Hi, I’m Marlee Susca, a digital artist and designer focused on game design and visual storytelling. I recently earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Media and Design from the University of Connecticut with a concentration in Game Design, exploring concept art, 3D modeling, and interactive media using Blender, 3DS Max, ZBrush, Unity, and Unreal Engine. I’m passionate about crafting engaging visuals that balance aesthetics and usability, from characters to environments. I thrive in collaborative settings and love turning ideas into polished assets for both 2D and 3D projects. My experience spans game jams, animation, and cutscenes, with a focus on strong art direction, storytelling, and teamwork to bring creative concepts to life.

Marlee Susca

Hi, I’m Marlee Susca, a digital artist and designer focused on game design and visual storytelling. I recently earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Media and Design from the University of Connecticut with a concentration in Game Design, exploring concept art, 3D modeling, and interactive media using Blender, 3DS Max, ZBrush, Unity, and Unreal Engine. I’m passionate about crafting engaging visuals that balance aesthetics and usability, from characters to environments. I thrive in collaborative settings and love turning ideas into polished assets for both 2D and 3D projects. My experience spans game jams, animation, and cutscenes, with a focus on strong art direction, storytelling, and teamwork to bring creative concepts to life.

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Hi, I’m Marlee Susca, a digital artist and designer focused on game design and visual storytelling. I recently earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Media and Design from the University of Connecticut with a concentration in Game Design, exploring concept art, 3D modeling, and interactive media using Blender, 3DS Max, ZBrush, Unity, and Unreal Engine. I’m passionate about crafting engaging visuals that balance aesthetics and usability, from characters to environments.

I thrive in collaborative settings and love turning ideas into polished assets for both 2D and 3D projects. My experience spans game jams, animation, and cutscenes, with a focus on strong art direction, storytelling, and teamwork to bring creative concepts to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

2D and 3D Artist at Global Game Jam 2025
January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Designed main player character in Procreate and modeled environmental assets in 3DS Max for the game jam.
2D and 3D Artist and 2D Animator at Global Game Jam 2024
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Created concept art, animations, and splash screens in Procreate to visualize the game's aesthetic. Designed main environmental assets in 3DS Max.
2D Artist and Animator at Multicultural Aleppo
June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Designed graphics for the game using Procreate and Photoshop. Animated cutscenes using puppet animation and converted real-life images into game assets in Unity Engine.
President at UConn Nintendo Club
January 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
Communicated with other club officers to plan weekly meetings and events; moderated discussions between club members to foster a friendly and welcoming environment.
2D and 3D Artist at Global Game Jam
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Designed main player character in Procreate; modeled environmental assets in 3DS Max; created concept art, animations, and splash screens in Procreate to visualize the game's aesthetic; created and implemented the character animation and background assets for the game in Unity Engine.
2D Artist and Animator at Global Game Jam 2023
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023
Collaborated on planning game environments to create satisfying gameplay. Created character animations and background assets using Unity Engine.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Connecticut Storrs, CT
January 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Connecticut
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education