3D artist and animator with a strong mechanical design focus, skilled in hard-surface modeling, texture creation, and performant asset development for real-time experiences. Experienced with mechanical and organic animation, rendering, and production workflows across multiple DCC tools and engines.

Nathaniel Lie

3D artist and animator with a strong mechanical design focus, skilled in hard-surface modeling, texture creation, and performant asset development for real-time experiences. Experienced with mechanical and organic animation, rendering, and production workflows across multiple DCC tools and engines.

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3D artist and animator with a strong mechanical design focus, skilled in hard-surface modeling, texture creation, and performant asset development for real-time experiences. Experienced with mechanical and organic animation, rendering, and production workflows across multiple DCC tools and engines.

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Work Experience

3D/UI Artist at BSDXR
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designed assets and artwork for client-focused VR and AR experiences. Provided graphics and design direction for websites, web apps, and mobile applications. Focused on making performant low-vertex models for standalone VR, while also supporting larger pre-rendered models and multiple art styles based on client needs.
Full-Stack Game Developer at Lumo Interactive / LUMOplay
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Initially hired as a 3D modeller and asset curator, then learned Unity and C# to increase production independence and productivity. Fulfilled custom game orders for clients and also created original games and experiences for the company’s subscription catalogue.
Replenishment Clerk - Night Shift at Loblaws Canada / Superstore
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Restocked product after closing time, managed inventory in the warehouse, and set up and tore down displays. Performed mostly manual labor and adapted to an unusual, erratic nocturnal schedule.
Graphic Designer at Golden West Broadcasting
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Designed and posted ads and promotions for Golden West portals across the Canadian Prairies. Produced mostly static banner and box advertisements, and contributed to larger projects including illustrating promotional coloring books. Assisted with re-design work for web portals such as HelloGoodBuy.ca and SteinbachOnline.com.

Education

at Steinbach Regional Secondary School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
at Red River College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Education