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Hannah Strobel

@hannahstrobel

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Hard surface and look development artist crafting detailed props, environments, and textures.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for small or independent animation companies where I can do look development and hard-surface prop/environment modeling. I enjoy composing and lighting scenes, and I’m comfortable working alone or as part of a team.

I’m a Look Development / Hard Surface Artist focused on prop and environment modeling, with a strong eye for composition and lighting. I love the “Across the Spider-Verse” styles, and I’m drawn to steampunk and sci-fi aesthetics.

In my Full Sail projects, I composed and lit scenes using around 10–15 assets, building uniquely shaped references and carefully placing elements for convincing renders. I worked in Autodesk Maya, with texturing executed in 3D Substance Painter and finished in Maya’s Arnold.

I also sharpened my texture and sculpting skills through scene builds that required realistic materials and variety—like learning to make unique textures (lemons and cinnamon), using multiple textures in one set, and sculpting in ZBrush. I’m comfortable working both independently and with a team.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Telling Cards Set Up

Full Sail University

Dec 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 month)

Composed and lit a scene using ~15 assets to create a compelling environment, handling both composition and uniquely shaped prop modeling. Textured in 3D Substance Painter and finished in Autodesk Maya with Arnold.

Autodesk Maya Texture Mapping Substance Painter Lighting Compose Prop Modeling

Black Citrus Tea

Full Sail University

Nov 2025 - Dec 2025 (1 month)

Crafted and lit a shot using ~10 assets within one month, improving realism through targeted texturing and multiple materials. Built and presented the scene in Autodesk Maya, with sculpting in ZBrush and texturing in 3D Substance Painter.

Autodesk Maya Zbrush Sculpting Substance Painter Lighting Material Authoring

RPG Still Life

Full Sail University

Oct 2025 - Nov 2025 (1 month)

Built and lit a still-life scene with ~15 assets, creating a convincing chest render by designing and texturing stones. Managed textures for realism in Substance Painter and adjusted scene placement in Maya, completing iterations within one week.

Autodesk Maya Substance Painter Texture Mapping Lighting Prop Modeling