Driven and enthusiastic 3D game artist with a proven track record delivering immersive assets for Unreal Engine and VR projects. I love bringing virtual worlds to life and collaborating with teams to solve problems. I specialize in character and prop modeling, hard-surface and soft-surface workflows, texturing, lighting, and engine integration, with a keen eye for detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

Ashley Little

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Driven and enthusiastic 3D game artist with a proven track record delivering immersive assets for Unreal Engine and VR projects. I love bringing virtual worlds to life and collaborating with teams to solve problems. I specialize in character and prop modeling, hard-surface and soft-surface workflows, texturing, lighting, and engine integration, with a keen eye for detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

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Driven and enthusiastic 3D game artist with a proven track record delivering immersive assets for Unreal Engine and VR projects. I love bringing virtual worlds to life and collaborating with teams to solve problems.

I specialize in character and prop modeling, hard-surface and soft-surface workflows, texturing, lighting, and engine integration, with a keen eye for detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Character Artist at IndieGamesStartupLandingCompany
May 31, 2023 - July 24, 2025
Created characters and prop models for Unreal Engine games including use of ZBrush, Maya, 3ds Max, custom UVs, texturing, concept art, sketching, and Photoshop.
Lead 3D Environmental Artist at NewStoriesPlus
March 1, 2024 - Present
Created environmental scene pieces for animation pilots and video games, utilized 3DS Max, Substance Painter, ZBrush, and Autodesk Maya. Responsible for making custom textures and concept art.
3D Designer at Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting
February 1, 2025 - Present
Designing and scanning auto parts for customers, measuring simple to complex objects. Utilized Autodesk Maya, Bambu Lab, and Blender in the design process.
Chiropractic Assistant at Back To Genesis Chiropractic
March 31, 2024 - July 24, 2025
Created business logo, troubleshot computer issues, handled reception duties including appointment scheduling, organized paperwork, and assisted both customers and chiropractors with their needs.
3D Character Artist at DinoByteSoftworksllc
July 1, 2023 - Present
Created game character assets including modeling, texturing, sculpting, baking, and engine implementation for various outsourced projects.
3D Character Artist (Remote) / VR Environmental Artist at ETSU (ETCH)
May 31, 2023 - July 24, 2025
Created game assets for Unreal Engine and VR, worked on modeling, texturing, sculpting, baking, costume UV creation, texturing in Photoshop, and engine implementation for a VR children's hospital tutorial for nurses in training. Collaborated with industry professionals.
Lead 3D Environmental Artist at New Stories Plus
March 1, 2024 - November 13, 2025
Create environmental scene pieces for animation pilots and video games, and 3D production. Use programs: 3DS Max, Substance Painter, ZBrush, Autodesk Maya. Making custom textures for pieces, and concept art.
3D Designer at DinoByte Software LLC
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Creation of game character assets, including modeling, texturing, sculpting, baking, and engine implementation for a variety of outsourced projects.
Chiropractic Assistant at Back To Genesis Chiropractic
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Created business logos, troubleshot computer issues, reception at desk for patients to schedule appointments, organized paperwork, assisting both customers and chiropractors with their needs.
Game Asset Creator/Intern at ETSU (ETCH)
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Created game assets for Unreal Engine, VR, modeling, collaborated with industry professionals, texturing, sculpting, baking, costume UV, created textures in Photoshop, and engine implementation for a VR children's hospital tutorial for nurses in training.
3D Character Artist (Remote) at Indie Games Startup Landing Company
December 1, 2023 - November 13, 2025
Created characters and prop models for Unreal Engine games including ZBrush, Maya, 3DS Max, custom UVs, texturing, concept art, sketching, and Photoshop.
3D Designer at Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting
February 1, 2025 - November 13, 2025
Designing and scanning auto parts for Maaco's customers. Measure simple to complex objects. Use programs Autodesk Maya, Bambu Lab, and Blender.
3D Character Artist (Remote) / VR Asset Creation at ETSU (ETCH)
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Created game assets for Unreal Engine and VR; modeling, texturing, sculpting, baking; costume UV; textures in Photoshop; engine implementation for the VR children's hospital tutorial.
3D Designer at Dinobyte Software LLC
July 1, 2023 - November 13, 2025
Creation of game character assets, including modeling, texturing, sculpting, baking, and engine implementation for outsourced projects.
3D Asset Artist at ETSU (ETCH)
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Created game assets for Unreal Engine and VR; modeling, texturing, sculpting, baking, costume UV; created textures in Photoshop; engine implementation for VR training module.
3D Character Artist (Remote) at In Die Games Startup Company
December 1, 2023 - November 13, 2025
Create characters and prop models for Unreal Engine games including ZBrush, Maya, 3DS Max, custom UVs, texturing, concept art, sketching, and Photoshop.

Education

Bachelors Of Science at East Tennessee State University
August 1, 2019 - May 31, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Digital Media at East Tennessee State University
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Digital Media at East Tennessee State University
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Digital Media at East Tennessee State University
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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    Made a sculpt of one of my favorite character in Eldin Ring Messmer. Created and painted in zbrush, posed in Autodesk Maya characterdesigner 3Dartist fanart characterart photo designer
    paper Oni Ninja
    Made through Zbrush and substance painter. If you would like to check out more of my work please go to my artstation.com/littlean