Anastasia Mossa

Worked as a Cinematic Artist on a Fortnite Live Event using UEFN, setting up cameras for cinematics. Contributed to optimized 3D assets and environments for the indie game Die Quest using Blender.

Created game-ready props in a realistic style from concept to implementation in Unreal Engine. Modeled with Maya, handled retopology, UVs, and texturing in Substance Painter, and exported PBR materials to Unreal Engine.

Responsible for ideation and creation of in-game props, collaborating with the art director. The game won the Best Narrative award.

Managed exhibition layout and space, applying color balance and composition principles to capture customer attention and optimize asset placement to drive sales.

Created 3D prop models based on original concepts, managing the full pipeline from high poly modeling to game-ready optimization. Collaborated with the Art Director to ensure stylistic consistency and technical compliance.

Designed game mechanics and configured level layouts in Unreal Engine 5. Created concept art for environments integrated into the final pitch.

Collaborated with a development team on concept creation for a mobile AR application for a trade fair stand. Created visual and functional concepts supporting the prototype and user experience.

Supported students in applying Unreal Engine 5 to VR, video games, and interactive experiences. Assisted with troubleshooting, level implementation, and workflow optimization.

Wrote the entire narrative including dialogues and character backstories. Designed mechanics and levels using Unity and created particle effects for cinematics using After Effects.

Designed four playable levels in Unreal Engine 5, focusing on gameplay flow and interactive elements. Wrote characters and mechanics, and collaborated using GitHub. The project won second place for Best Game and Best Graphics.

Tested a mobile AR game on Android, focusing on gameplay, animations, mesh loading, and stability. Documented and tracked bugs using Trello and performed stress testing.

Master Game Environment program at Skyup Academy from March 2026 to July 2026.

Completed the Level Design Master Class: All in One Complete Course on Udemy in January 2026.

Completed the Unreal Engine: VFX, Game Design & 3D course at ABEA in September 2025.

Master Degree in Animation and Game Art from the Academy of Fine Arts Verona from 2022 to 2024.

Bachelor Degree in Graphics from the Academy of Fine Arts Bari from 2018 to 2020.