Hi, I'm Sam Obuobi, a XR/VR developer and 3D artist based in Dallas, TX. I bring seven years of experience in game development and mixed reality, crafting AR/VR experiences and polished 3D assets for diverse clients. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into immersive visuals, optimized for real-world workflows and practical deployment. I love shaping interactive prototypes, refining asset pipelines, and delivering production-ready assets that blend creative art with solid engineering. I'm excited to contribute as an AR/VR developer, 3D artist, or designer, and I enjoy helping teams ship compelling experiences.

Sam Obuobi

Hi, I'm Sam Obuobi, a XR/VR developer and 3D artist based in Dallas, TX. I bring seven years of experience in game development and mixed reality, crafting AR/VR experiences and polished 3D assets for diverse clients. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into immersive visuals, optimized for real-world workflows and practical deployment. I love shaping interactive prototypes, refining asset pipelines, and delivering production-ready assets that blend creative art with solid engineering. I'm excited to contribute as an AR/VR developer, 3D artist, or designer, and I enjoy helping teams ship compelling experiences.

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Hi, I’m Sam Obuobi, a XR/VR developer and 3D artist based in Dallas, TX. I bring seven years of experience in game development and mixed reality, crafting AR/VR experiences and polished 3D assets for diverse clients. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into immersive visuals, optimized for real-world workflows and practical deployment.

I love shaping interactive prototypes, refining asset pipelines, and delivering production-ready assets that blend creative art with solid engineering. I’m excited to contribute as an AR/VR developer, 3D artist, or designer, and I enjoy helping teams ship compelling experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Artist at Sharp Vision Software
March 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023
Led 3D AR/VR experiences for defense and clinical training. Modeled, textured and integrated game-ready 3D assets into Niantic 8th Wall Studio; developed code to interact with assets on mobile devices. Optimized models to reduce poly counts and textures for performance.
Unity Engine Developer / Interaction Designer at Unity Engine
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Designed new features for ease-of-use on Sharp Vision’s Fasciotomy Surgery Simulator and other medical applications for Android and iOS. Ensured 3D layouts were easy to understand and reliable for clients; implemented interactive behaviors in Unity C# with 3D object tracking and gesture controls; iterated based on client feedback.
3D Artist / Developer at SubVrsive
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Modeled, textured and integrated game-ready 3D assets into Niantic 8th Wall Studio for WebAR experiences; developed code to interact with assets on mobile devices; optimized source models by reducing polygon counts and textures to meet technical and art team needs.
Interaction Designer / Unity Engine Developer at Unity Engine
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Designed and prototyped a demo for a PC-building guide intended for new computer enthusiasts. Iterated on project scope to ensure real-world usability and value. Created a Unity prototype to solidify spatial layout and user workflow.
Technical Art Instructor at The University of Texas at Dallas
August 1, 2023 - Present
Teaches Virtual Environments courses for undergraduate students; subjects include asset integration, 3D pipeline skills, and player/user workflows.
3D Artist/Developer at SubVrsive
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Collaborated with the development team to create 3D Web AR experiences for diverse clients. Modeled, textured, and integrated game-ready assets; optimized assets for mobile devices and reduced poly counts.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Game Design at University of Texas at Dallas
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2026
Masters of Fine Arts in Game Design at The University of Texas at Dallas
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

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