I'm a multidisciplinary Lead Artist and Art Director with 17 years of experience across games, iGaming, film, TV, toys, and 3D manufacturing. I’ve built and led art teams, defined visual direction, and delivered polished 2D and 3D content at production scale.\n\nI blend hands-on craft with leadership, owning pipelines, guiding cross-disciplinary collaboration, and ensuring art aligns with gameplay and brand goals. I'm available for freelance, contract, or lead roles, and I also run a profitable 3D printing and digital product business.

Chris Le

I'm a multidisciplinary Lead Artist and Art Director with 17 years of experience across games, iGaming, film, TV, toys, and 3D manufacturing. I’ve built and led art teams, defined visual direction, and delivered polished 2D and 3D content at production scale.\n\nI blend hands-on craft with leadership, owning pipelines, guiding cross-disciplinary collaboration, and ensuring art aligns with gameplay and brand goals. I'm available for freelance, contract, or lead roles, and I also run a profitable 3D printing and digital product business.

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I’m a multidisciplinary Lead Artist and Art Director with 17 years of experience across games, iGaming, film, TV, toys, and 3D manufacturing. I’ve built and led art teams, defined visual direction, and delivered polished 2D and 3D content at production scale.\n\nI blend hands-on craft with leadership, owning pipelines, guiding cross-disciplinary collaboration, and ensuring art aligns with gameplay and brand goals. I’m available for freelance, contract, or lead roles, and I also run a profitable 3D printing and digital product business.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Artist at Twist Gaming (EASYGO, Stake)
October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Led creative direction for one of the world’s largest crypto casino platforms; delivered high-quality 2D and 3D illustration, animation, and concept art across multiple products; defined visual standards and workflows for scalable content production; collaborated with product, UX, and engineering teams to align art with gameplay and brand goals.
Founder at 3DCraftsman Shop
August 1, 2020 - Present
Founded and operate a profitable 3D printing and digital product business; end-to-end ownership: concept, sculpting, production prep, manufacturing, and sales; designed cosplay props, statues, and figurines for global customers; experience bridging digital art and real-world manufacturing constraints.
Senior Artist at VGW
September 1, 2017 - April 1, 2023
Senior artist on one of the world’s largest online casino platforms; delivered high-quality 2D and 3D illustration, animation, and concept art across multiple products; contributed to titles supporting millions of daily active users; shipped 15 titles during tenure.
Senior 3D Artist at Two Bulls
January 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Delivered high-quality 2D and 3D illustration for commercially successful IPs such as Wiggles and Sesame Street; contributed to apps supporting millions of daily active users; 3D character sculpting, modelling, texture mapping; illustration and layout.
Senior 3D Artist at Playcorp Studios
January 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Concept art, character design and visual development; 3D character sculpting and modelling, texture mapping; illustration and layout.
Senior 3D Artist and Toy Sculptor at Headstart International
October 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Toy 3D character sculpting and rendering; character design for manufacturing; lighting and rendering for visualisation and specification.
Lead 3D/2D Artist at Gree US
September 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
3D character and environment sculpting; character and environment concept art; illustration and pre visualisation; Unity3D integration.
Lead 3D/2D Artist at Twiitch
May 1, 2013 - September 1, 2015
3D character and environment sculpting; character and environment concept art; Mari texturing mapping; illustration and pre visualisation; Unity3D integration.
3D/2D Artist at Crysalised Studios
December 1, 2011 - December 1, 2012
3D character and environment sculpting; character and environment concept art; Mudbox texturing mapping; Unreal engine integration.
3D Artist at Eighth Wonder Studios
February 1, 2011 - September 1, 2012
3D character and environment sculpting; character and environment concept art; Maya/texturing; Unreal engine integration.
3D Artist at PeekAView
January 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Modelling and texturing 3D assets; lighting complex Maya scenes using Vray and Mental Ray to create photorealistic results.
3D Artist at XYZ Studios
July 1, 2009 - February 1, 2010
Modelling and texturing 3D assets; animating in Maya and After Effects; lighting and rendering scenes out for final compositing; worked on 5 TVC commercials.
Junior Artist at Tentacular Entity
January 1, 2009 - August 1, 2009
Modeling and texturing low-poly game assets.

Education

Bachelor of Multimedia and Digital Arts at Monash University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Certificate in Concept Design and Visual Development at Concept Design Academy, Pasadena, Los Angeles
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
CDW MasterClass – John Nevarez at CDW Studios, Adelaide
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
CDW MasterClass – Dominic Qwek at CDW Studios, Adelaide
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
CDW MasterClass – Carlo Arellano at CDW Studios, Adelaide
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
CDW MasterClass – Bryan Wynia at CDW Studios, Adelaide
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Pixar Animation Masterclass – Andrew Gordon at Pixar Animation Studio
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Mudbox Masterclass – Jamie King at Jamie King
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

CDW MasterClass – John Nevarez
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
CDW MasterClass – Dominic Qwek
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
CDW MasterClass – Carlo Arellano
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
CDW MasterClass – Bryan Wynia
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Pixar Animation Masterclass – Andrew Gordon
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Mudbox Masterclass – Jamie King
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Certificate in Concept Design and Visual Development
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Professional Services