Hi, I'm Melissa Leifeste, a passionate 3D artist with a background in gaming, interactive media, and mobile technologies. Over the past few years, I've honed my skills in 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering using tools like Autodesk Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, and Photoshop. I enjoy creating vibrant environmental assets and props and love sharing my work on platforms like ArtStation to connect with other artists and keep improving. I thrive in collaborative environments and have experience working on academic projects designing virtual reality classrooms and avatar concepts. My goal is to continuously refine my craft and contribute to engaging interactive experiences that delight users. I'm always eager to learn and grow within the gaming and interactive media industry.

Melissa Leifeste

Hi, I'm Melissa Leifeste, a passionate 3D artist with a background in gaming, interactive media, and mobile technologies. Over the past few years, I've honed my skills in 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering using tools like Autodesk Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, and Photoshop. I enjoy creating vibrant environmental assets and props and love sharing my work on platforms like ArtStation to connect with other artists and keep improving. I thrive in collaborative environments and have experience working on academic projects designing virtual reality classrooms and avatar concepts. My goal is to continuously refine my craft and contribute to engaging interactive experiences that delight users. I'm always eager to learn and grow within the gaming and interactive media industry.

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Hi, I’m Melissa Leifeste, a passionate 3D artist with a background in gaming, interactive media, and mobile technologies. Over the past few years, I’ve honed my skills in 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering using tools like Autodesk Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, and Photoshop. I enjoy creating vibrant environmental assets and props and love sharing my work on platforms like ArtStation to connect with other artists and keep improving.

I thrive in collaborative environments and have experience working on academic projects designing virtual reality classrooms and avatar concepts. My goal is to continuously refine my craft and contribute to engaging interactive experiences that delight users. I’m always eager to learn and grow within the gaming and interactive media industry.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Janitorial at Bodies in Motion
January 1, 2023 - April 30, 2025
Responsible for janitorial duties in a professional environment.
Custodian at Boise State University
October 1, 2018 - November 30, 2021
Maintained cleanliness and orderliness across university facilities from October 2018 to November 2021.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Boise State University
January 1, 2017 - May 31, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet