I am a graduate in Video Game Design with a passion for merging art and engineering in the realm of Technical Art and VFX. My journey involves extensive experience using Unity, C#, and CFD tools, where I focus on optimizing assets and utilizing AR for game design. My goal is to continuously learn and contribute to innovative pipelines that enhance user experiences.

Edward Mena

I am a graduate in Video Game Design with a passion for merging art and engineering in the realm of Technical Art and VFX. My journey involves extensive experience using Unity, C#, and CFD tools, where I focus on optimizing assets and utilizing AR for game design. My goal is to continuously learn and contribute to innovative pipelines that enhance user experiences.

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I am a graduate in Video Game Design with a passion for merging art and engineering in the realm of Technical Art and VFX. My journey involves extensive experience using Unity, C#, and CFD tools, where I focus on optimizing assets and utilizing AR for game design. My goal is to continuously learn and contribute to innovative pipelines that enhance user experiences.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Catalan; Valencian
Advanced

Work Experience

VFX Artist at Back to Bits (Indie Studio)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborating with the design team to create impactful gameplay feedback and stylized environmental atmosphere. Optimizing particle systems for performance.
Augmented Reality Developer at Institute of New Technologies
February 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Engineered immersive AR features utilizing Niantic Lightship & ARDK within Unity. Programmed core gameplay systems and responsive UI architecture in C#. Optimized mobile performance ensuring stable frame rates.
Simulation & Aerodynamics Engineer at UJI Motorsport (Formula Student Team)
October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Responsible for the CFD simulation pipeline using Star-CCM+ to optimize vehicle aerodynamics. Modeled complex aerodynamic surfaces in SolidWorks and CAD tools. Manufactured composite materials.
AR Researcher at Universitat Jaume I
January 1, 2024 - Present
Investigating next-gen AR technologies and developing custom tools for Unity workflows.

Education

B.S. Video Game Design & Development at Universitat Jaume I
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education