EDWARD GREIG
Junior 3D Artist, Gameplay Designer
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Technical Experience
Experience
Soft Skills
Freelance Artist
Communication
2021 - Present
I am a 3D prop and environment artist completing commissions for local studios and student work as I work on my skills. I am adept in modeling, texturing, baking, retopology, and rendering. I specialize in hardsurface art.
Art Director and Lead Gameplay Designer
August 2022 - Present
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Spaceholder, (PC VR, Quest, Expected 2023)
I pitched and co-created the game with the help of Kyles Flores. I acted as producer for the project directing a team of 9 multi-disciplinary members.
I supervised prop and weapon modeling, texturing, implementation, and rigging.
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Accelerated animation and shader setup and scripting.
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Created core gameplay loop.
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Oversaw team repository on GitHub.
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Facilitated QA testing for build phases.
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Showcased at PAX East 2023.
Lead Artist and Gameplay Designer, Steep Curve Studios
Oral, written and visual communication
Contextual communication
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Problem Identification
Research
Inference
Curiosity
Interpersonal Skills
Conflict Management
Cross-team collaboration
Leadership
Empathy
August 2021 - Present
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Memorial Tomb (PC VR, expected 2023)
I orchestrated all asset creation and implementation into engine, executed gameplay design and QA testing. I worked independently and remotely to meet deadlines while still in school.
Lead Gameplay Designer
August 2020 - May 2021
Lead level designer for the rhythm game Beat Repeat.
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Contributed with the programming team to implement button mapping script for easy level design.
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Designed and centralized level creation system.
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Coordinated a small team of designers using the new system.
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New system allowed for track creation to be mapped manually with a metronome, allowed the team to finish many tracks at once.
CLTX Academy Mentor
May 2020 - August 2020
I participated in a summer internship where I worked with the Celtics 2K league affiliate to help bring a virtual basketball league to younger children during COVID-19. I created teams and taught younger kids about basketball during a summer camp-like environment and focused on creating an entertaining virtual learning environment.
Volunteer - Red Cross
2014 - Present
I have helped run my local food drive through the Boy Scouts of America at the Nutley Red cross since 2014. I sort and organize thousands of food items for later distribution to families in need. I also clean and disinfect the pantry to maintain an appropriate environment for food storage.
Education
MFA- Clark University
September 2022 - Present
I am currently working towards my Masters degree back at Clark with a concentration in 3D art for games. I am a TA at the university during this period planning my own curriculum for classes Spring 2024. Expected Spring 2024.
Undergraduate - Clark University
September 2021 - May 2023
Due to the closure of Becker College, I finished up my undergraduate education at Clark. Thankfully, Clark picked up Becker's great program along with the staff and facilities so my studies went uninterrupted. I graduated summa cum laude with my BFA in May 2023.
Undergraduate- Becker College
September 2019 - May 2021
I studied at Becker until it unfortunately closed last Spring which had me transfer to Clark University to continue my studies. I was part of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society and SAAC. I also played on the Becker baseball team. I finished my Freshman and Sophomore year at Becker with a cumulative GPA of 3.8.