Sam Billings

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A 3D generalist with a strong sense of world design and storytelling. As an artist, I'm drawn to immersive worlds and character-driven stories with stylized animation.

About

A 3D generalist with a strong sense of world design and storytelling. As an artist, I’m drawn to immersive worlds and character-driven stories with stylized animation. I’m interested in pursuing opportunities in character animation, VFX, and 3D modeling, as well as all other parts of the 3D pipeline. My previous work experience includes serving as an Art Educator, Muralist, and Director in a studio for multiple animated projects. I am excited to bring my strong work ethic, team leadership, and creative expertise to more projects with a friendly, dynamic group of other creatives!

Employment and project experience

Senior Designer Apple Inc.
January 2017 - March 2017

UX Designer Airbnb Inc.
January 2019 - March 2019

  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Media & Entertainment

Projects · 1

A battle for freedom begins when a wandering knight stumbles into the Moon Lord’s kingdom. Only by working together can our hero and the oppressed villagers find liberation. Legend of Sun Knight is the culmination of everything I have learned during my time in school. It's the result of a collaboration between four talented artists at MassArt. Created with Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, and Photoshop. video animator 3Danimation indie filmmaker fantasy

  • 3D Animator
  • 3D Modeler
  • Animation Director
  • +4

Work experience

TA Instructor · Massachusetts College of Art and DesignJan 2025 – May 2025 · 5 mos

Assisted in teaching 3D character animation principles in Autodesk Maya. Gave individualized feedback on students' character animation. Facilitated group critiques to hone acting and animating techniques.

Director/Animator · Studio OgreAug 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Education

Bachelor of Animation · Massachusetts College of Art and Design2025

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