Game Artist with 7+ years of experience creating 2D and 3D assets for indie and academic projects. Specializes in character and environment design, narrative cutscenes, and asset integration using Unreal Engine, Photoshop, Unity, and Clip Studio Paint. Thrives in multidisciplinary, remote-friendly teams, delivering visually consistent, stylized game art and collaborating to bring creative visions to life.…

SHAIYAN AZIM

Game Artist with 7+ years of experience creating 2D and 3D assets for indie and academic projects. Specializes in character and environment design, narrative cutscenes, and asset integration using Unreal Engine, Photoshop, Unity, and Clip Studio Paint. Thrives in multidisciplinary, remote-friendly teams, delivering visually consistent, stylized game art and collaborating to bring creative visions to life.…

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Game Artist with 7+ years of experience creating 2D and 3D assets for indie and academic projects. Specializes in character and environment design, narrative cutscenes, and asset integration using Unreal Engine, Photoshop, Unity, and Clip Studio Paint.

Thrives in multidisciplinary, remote-friendly teams, delivering visually consistent, stylized game art and collaborating to bring creative visions to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Cadet at Royal Canadian Cadets
December 31, 2016 - September 12, 2025
Structured cadet training; advanced from Cadet to Sergeant through leadership, discipline, and resilience. Participated in Remembrance Day ceremonies and community charity events; performed in the cadets percussion band.
Independent Game Developer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Developed a 3D action-adventure prototype in Unreal Engine 4, including level design, gameplay flow, and core mechanics. Integrated stock assets to build cohesive enemy designs and futuristic environments, reducing creation time by 40% while maintaining consistency. Designed and programmed character movement, combat logic, and gameplay systems for a balanced player experience. Created interactive narrative sequences using stock audio and TTS tools to support low-cost storytelling.
Cadet (Sergeant) at Royal Canadian Air Cadets
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Completed 40+ hours of structured military-style training, progressing from Cadet to Sergeant. Participated in Remembrance Day ceremonies and community charity events, strengthening leadership and civic engagement. Performed in percussion band for ceremonial events, enhancing teamwork and discipline.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Digital Media Game Arts at York University
July 4, 2018 - June 16, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Media Game Arts at York University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
High School Diploma (Computer Science Focus) at R.H. King Academy
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

High School Diploma
September 1, 2014 - June 23, 2018
R.H. King Academy
Bachelor's Degree in Digital Media Game Arts
January 1, 2018 - June 16, 2025
York University
Unreal Engine for Game Developers
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Concept Art Essentials
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Workplace Safety Awareness
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education
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