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Hi, I’m David Weitao Dai, an Environmental, Texture, and Materials Artist who thrives at the intersection of art and real-time technology. I specialize in creating cohesive 3D environments, optimized assets, and polished visuals for broadcasts, films, and interactive experiences. I enjoy collaborating with Unreal Engine teams to turn concepts into immersive visuals, from storyboard ideation to final renders. I’ve contributed to high-profile projects like CBS Sports x SCADpro for Super Bowl LVIII and independent thesis films, using tools such as Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and Unreal Engine to craft believable worlds with strong visual fidelity and performance.…Hi, I’m David Weitao Dai, an Environmental, Texture, and Materials Artist who thrives at the intersection of art and real-time technology. I specialize in creating cohesive 3D environments, optimized assets, and polished visuals for broadcasts, films, and interactive experiences. I enjoy collaborating with Unreal Engine teams to turn concepts into immersive visuals, from storyboard ideation to final renders. I’ve contributed to high-profile projects like CBS Sports x SCADpro for Super Bowl LVIII and independent thesis films, using tools such as Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and Unreal Engine to craft believable worlds with strong visual fidelity and performance.

David Weitao Dai

3D Modeler, 3D Animator, Storyboard Artist, +2

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Hi, I’m David Weitao Dai, an Environmental, Texture, and Materials Artist who thrives at the intersection of art and real-time technology. I specialize in creating cohesive 3D environments, optimized assets, and polished visuals for broadcasts, films, and interactive experiences. I enjoy collaborating with Unreal Engine teams to turn concepts into immersive visuals, from storyboard ideation to final renders. I’ve contributed to high-profile projects like CBS Sports x SCADpro for Super Bowl LVIII and independent thesis films, using tools such as Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and Unreal Engine to craft believable worlds with strong visual fidelity and performance.…Hi, I’m David Weitao Dai, an Environmental, Texture, and Materials Artist who thrives at the intersection of art and real-time technology. I specialize in creating cohesive 3D environments, optimized assets, and polished visuals for broadcasts, films, and interactive experiences. I enjoy collaborating with Unreal Engine teams to turn concepts into immersive visuals, from storyboard ideation to final renders. I’ve contributed to high-profile projects like CBS Sports x SCADpro for Super Bowl LVIII and independent thesis films, using tools such as Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and Unreal Engine to craft believable worlds with strong visual fidelity and performance.

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Hi, I’m David Weitao Dai, an Environmental, Texture, and Materials Artist who thrives at the intersection of art and real-time technology. I specialize in creating cohesive 3D environments, optimized assets, and polished visuals for broadcasts, films, and interactive experiences. I enjoy collaborating with Unreal Engine teams to turn concepts into immersive visuals, from storyboard ideation to final renders.

I’ve contributed to high-profile projects like CBS Sports x SCADpro for Super Bowl LVIII and independent thesis films, using tools such as Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and Unreal Engine to craft believable worlds with strong visual fidelity and performance.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Final Cut Pro X

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ZBrush

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Work Experience

3D Modeler / Storyboard & Motion Visualization Artist at CBS Sports x SCADpro

September 12, 2023 - November 17, 2023

Partnered with the Unreal team to deliver real-time visuals for Super Bowl LVIII broadcast segments. Contributed to storyboard design by providing design suggestions that were implemented, and finalized the storyboard in Photoshop for a polished visual presentation. Created an animated base storyboard and presented three different motion graphic solutions. Produced 3D models optimized for real-time rendering, ensuring performance and visual fidelity. Executed precise UV mapping.

3D Environment Artist / Texture Artist / Technical Materials Artist at Desert Central Bar — 3D Environment Project

January 6, 2024 - May 15, 2025

Created a complete 3D environment with textures and technical materials; designed and developed a complete 3D environment pipeline; assembled scene in Unreal Engine, including wardrobe, lighting, and final render; managed the full visual pipeline for a realistic, high-fidelity render; demonstrated strong artistic vision and technical skills in real-time engine workflows. Collaborated on national broadcast projects.

Film Maker / Film Director at Independent Thesis Film: Memories of My Offices

June 20, 2025 - February 11, 2026

Independent ly executed all stages of a short film production, including concept development, asset creation, animation, and post-production. Used a full 3D environment animation production pipeline to manage visuals from concept to final render. Built 3D assets, ensuring visual consistency and real-time performance; led lighting, textures, and final rendering. Demonstrated strong self-direction, technical versatility, and problem-solving throughout the production process.