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I’m Ryan Bailey, a Professor of Video Game Art and 3D Animation based in Toronto. I teach organic and inorganic low-poly and game-ready modeling while also bringing real production experience from over 10 AAA titles, including character modeling work for Ubisoft and EA Sports productions. My focus is helping students build efficient asset pipelines, produce optimized work for real-time environments, and develop strong portfolios with industry-standard tools. I’m passionate about hands-on, inclusive learning environments and clear mentorship—whether I’m leading curriculum at colleges across the GTA or collaborating as a senior character/environment artist. My background spans 3D production pipelines, PBR texturing workflows, optimization, and team tooling (including Jira/Perforce and asset-management improvements). I’m also a ZBrush Certified Instructor, and I enjoy supporting artists and students in turning creative ideas into production-ready assets.…I’m Ryan Bailey, a Professor of Video Game Art and 3D Animation based in Toronto. I teach organic and inorganic low-poly and game-ready modeling while also bringing real production experience from over 10 AAA titles, including character modeling work for Ubisoft and EA Sports productions. My focus is helping students build efficient asset pipelines, produce optimized work for real-time environments, and develop strong portfolios with industry-standard tools. I’m passionate about hands-on, inclusive learning environments and clear mentorship—whether I’m leading curriculum at colleges across the GTA or collaborating as a senior character/environment artist. My background spans 3D production pipelines, PBR texturing workflows, optimization, and team tooling (including Jira/Perforce and asset-management improvements). I’m also a ZBrush Certified Instructor, and I enjoy supporting artists and students in turning creative ideas into production-ready assets.

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I’m Ryan Bailey, a Professor of Video Game Art and 3D Animation based in Toronto. I teach organic and inorganic low-poly and game-ready modeling while also bringing real production experience from over 10 AAA titles, including character modeling work for Ubisoft and EA Sports productions. My focus is helping students build efficient asset pipelines, produce optimized work for real-time environments, and develop strong portfolios with industry-standard tools. I’m passionate about hands-on, inclusive learning environments and clear mentorship—whether I’m leading curriculum at colleges across the GTA or collaborating as a senior character/environment artist. My background spans 3D production pipelines, PBR texturing workflows, optimization, and team tooling (including Jira/Perforce and asset-management improvements). I’m also a ZBrush Certified Instructor, and I enjoy supporting artists and students in turning creative ideas into production-ready assets.…I’m Ryan Bailey, a Professor of Video Game Art and 3D Animation based in Toronto. I teach organic and inorganic low-poly and game-ready modeling while also bringing real production experience from over 10 AAA titles, including character modeling work for Ubisoft and EA Sports productions. My focus is helping students build efficient asset pipelines, produce optimized work for real-time environments, and develop strong portfolios with industry-standard tools. I’m passionate about hands-on, inclusive learning environments and clear mentorship—whether I’m leading curriculum at colleges across the GTA or collaborating as a senior character/environment artist. My background spans 3D production pipelines, PBR texturing workflows, optimization, and team tooling (including Jira/Perforce and asset-management improvements). I’m also a ZBrush Certified Instructor, and I enjoy supporting artists and students in turning creative ideas into production-ready assets.

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I’m Ryan Bailey, a Professor of Video Game Art and 3D Animation based in Toronto. I teach organic and inorganic low-poly and game-ready modeling while also bringing real production experience from over 10 AAA titles, including character modeling work for Ubisoft and EA Sports productions. My focus is helping students build efficient asset pipelines, produce optimized work for real-time environments, and develop strong portfolios with industry-standard tools.

I’m passionate about hands-on, inclusive learning environments and clear mentorship—whether I’m leading curriculum at colleges across the GTA or collaborating as a senior character/environment artist. My background spans 3D production pipelines, PBR texturing workflows, optimization, and team tooling (including Jira/Perforce and asset-management improvements). I’m also a ZBrush Certified Instructor, and I enjoy supporting artists and students in turning creative ideas into production-ready assets.

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Work Experience

Game Art Professor at VCAD – Visual College of Art and Design

October 1, 2024 - Present

Teach organic and inorganic modeling and portfolio development classes focused on game-ready assets, using ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Marmoset, and Marvelous Designer.

Game Art Professor at Fanshawe College

January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023

Teach organic/inorganic modeling and portfolio classes using Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter.

Senior Character Artist at Snowball Studios

June 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021

Modeled and sculpted characters for the Magic: The Gathering Netflix series and mentored junior artists in ZBrush and Maya.

Game Art Professor at Durham College

January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2023

Teach organic and inorganic modeling with exposure to Unreal Engine workflows using Maya, Unreal, ZBrush, and Substance Painter.

Game Art Professor at Toronto Film School

January 1, 2020 - Present

Deliver organic and inorganic modeling curriculum emphasizing 3D production for games, supported by ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Marmoset, and Marvelous Designer.

Professor at George Brown College (Interactive Media and Design)

January 1, 2019 - Present

Teach intro to 3D modeling classes, supporting students with ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and Maya workflows for early portfolio development.

Interactive Media and Design Professor at George Brown College

January 1, 2019 - Present

Teach intro 3D modeling with ZBrush and game-ready asset workflows using ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and Maya.

Game Art and Animation Professor at Seneca College

June 1, 2017 - Present

Teach organic and inorganic modeling with a focus on industry pipelines and optimization, using ZBrush, 3ds Max, Substance Painter, Photoshop, Maya, Marmoset, and Marvelous Designer.

Model Artist / Character Modeler at Ubisoft Toronto

July 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016

Created reusable assets, model kits, and gameplay set pieces to streamline production (improving asset creation efficiency by ~15%). Served as the sole character modeler for multiplayer co-op and owned dozens of consistent, budget-conscious assets. Co-created an asset management tool reducing modeling time by ~30%.

Environment Modeler / Level Artist / Character Artist at Tecmo-Koei Canada

September 1, 2009 - October 1, 2011

Modeled structures, landscapes, characters, and weapons for DLC using an in-house editor and SpeedTree.

ZBrush Instructor at Art Institute of Vancouver

January 1, 2009 - September 1, 2009

Taught brush-based modeling and texturing, including ZBrush integration in animation/game production pipelines.

Senior Artist / Lead Character Modeler & ZBrush Instructor at Rainmaker Entertainment Inc.

July 1, 2006 - May 1, 2008

Led modeling for high-priority characters and sets (including Grand Theft Auto 4, Ghostbusters video game, and Max Steel) and mentored teams through instruction and classes/tutorials.

Associate Finalizing Character Modeler / Lead ZBrush Artist at Electronic Arts (Burnaby)

February 1, 2005 - June 1, 2006

Led high-resolution digital sculpts for sports titles with high likeness accuracy. Worked on FIFA, NBA, and the March Madness series as a lead artist for sculpting and finalization workflows.

Associate Finalizing Character Modeler / Lead ZBrush Artist at Electronic Arts Burnaby

February 1, 2005 - June 1, 2006

Led high-resolution digital sculpts for sports titles with high likeness accuracy, supporting FIFA and the NBA/March Madness series.

Freelance Artist at Bailey Digital

April 1, 2000 - Present

Design, model, sculpt, and texture video game assets across genres with an emphasis on efficient production-ready 3D for real-time use, including digital sculpting and 3D printing for toys/statues.