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Hi, I'm John Ray, a game art and design enthusiast with a BS in Games and Simulations Arts and Sciences from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I focus on 3D modeling, animation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to bring interactive experiences to life. Currently, I'm working as an Art Lead on indie game projects, leading 3D character animation, Modelling, and Rigging pipelines; I enjoy learning new tools and working with diverse teams to craft engaging stories and visuals.…Hi, I'm John Ray, a game art and design enthusiast with a BS in Games and Simulations Arts and Sciences from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I focus on 3D modeling, animation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to bring interactive experiences to life. Currently, I'm working as an Art Lead on indie game projects, leading 3D character animation, Modelling, and Rigging pipelines; I enjoy learning new tools and working with diverse teams to craft engaging stories and visuals.

John Temple Arthur Ray

Game Developer, 3D Animator, 3D Designer, +2

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Hi, I'm John Ray, a game art and design enthusiast with a BS in Games and Simulations Arts and Sciences from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I focus on 3D modeling, animation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to bring interactive experiences to life. Currently, I'm working as an Art Lead on indie game projects, leading 3D character animation, Modelling, and Rigging pipelines; I enjoy learning new tools and working with diverse teams to craft engaging stories and visuals.…Hi, I'm John Ray, a game art and design enthusiast with a BS in Games and Simulations Arts and Sciences from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I focus on 3D modeling, animation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to bring interactive experiences to life. Currently, I'm working as an Art Lead on indie game projects, leading 3D character animation, Modelling, and Rigging pipelines; I enjoy learning new tools and working with diverse teams to craft engaging stories and visuals.

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Hi, I’m John Ray, a game art and design enthusiast with a BS in Games and Simulations Arts and Sciences from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I focus on 3D modeling, animation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to bring interactive experiences to life.

Currently, I’m working as an Art Lead on indie game projects, leading 3D character animation, Modelling, and Rigging pipelines; I enjoy learning new tools and working with diverse teams to craft engaging stories and visuals.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Art Lead and 3D Generalist at GlassWork Games

June 1, 2025 - Present

Art lead and 3D generalist for indie team; hard surface modeling, animation, and rigging for their debut game Arcadia; collaborated with remote team; created shotlists and animation breakdowns for cinematic cutscenes; communicated needs and feedback clearly.

Game Play Tester at Entropy: Zero (Entropy: Zero 2 Team)

August 1, 2022 - Present

Tested and provided feedback on gameplay for the sequel to the widely known Half-Life 2 mod Entropy: Zero; contributed bug reports and gameplay feedback to help refine mechanics and balance.

Venture Scout at Antos Capital

May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021

Acted as a tester for various applications, including many new video game experiences; evaluated potential investment opportunities and provided information on new products.