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kevin ketfi

@kevinketfi

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Creative 3D Art Director and Senior Environment Artist with 11 years experience.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role in a creative studio that values innovation and collaboration.

I am a passionate 3D Art Director and Senior Environment Artist with over 11 years of experience in the gaming industry. My journey has been marked by a commitment to delivering visually captivating environments while leading talented art teams. I have a proven track record of optimizing pipelines and managing large-scale projects across AAA games, ensuring that every detail contributes to an immersive experience.

Throughout my career, I have specialized in 3D modeling, texturing, and lighting, particularly in Unreal Engine and ZBrush. My recent role as a Senior 3D Environment Artist at Seedify has allowed me to improve pipelines and tools, creating high-fidelity environments that balance technical constraints with artistic vision. I thrive in collaborative environments, where I can mentor junior artists and drive projects to success.

As I seek new opportunities, I am eager to leverage my expertise in innovative studios that value creativity and technical excellence. I am dedicated to crafting immersive experiences that resonate with players and push the boundaries of what is possible in game art.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior 3D Environment Artist

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Seedify

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Improved pipelines and tools, implementing trim sheets and scripting solutions. Created and optimized high-fidelity environments, specializing in lighting in Unreal Engine and organic modeling in ZBrush.

Unreal Engine Zbrush Scripting Light

Freelance 3D Environment / Lighting Artist

Various Clients

Jan 2021 - Mar 2024 (3 years 2 months)

Contributed to high-profile projects involving 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and asset optimization for games like Smurf Dreams and Lego & Fortnite.

3D Modeling Textures Light 3D Asset Optimization Unreal Engine 5

Art Director 3D

Beyond Creative

Mar 2022 - Mar 2024 (2 years)

Led a team of 30 artists and developers for high-level visual narratives on EUFN. Developed an Art Bible system and pipeline workflows, ensuring consistent art style and efficient production.

Unreal Engine 5 Pipelines

Lead 3D Artist | VR/AR

Archiact

Mar 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 5 months)

Led 18 artists to create high-quality VR/AR assets, developed pipeline documentation, and resolved technical issues related to PBR texturing and lighting.

Pipeline Documentation Light Unity Unreal Engine 5

Senior 3D Environment Artist

IGG AAA Studio

Sep 2020 - Aug 2021 (11 months)

Led 11 junior artists, designed fantasy environments, and specialized in surfacing, real-time lighting, and PBR materials, integrating assets into UE5.

Art Director 3D

SmartPixel

May 2018 - Aug 2020 (2 years 3 months)

Led 25 artists in creating photo-realistic architectural renders, improved pipeline workflows, and developed real-time rendering with HDR lighting in Unity.

Pipeline Development Unity Real Time Rendering

Lead 3D Artist | VR/AR

Mindmaze

Oct 2013 - Mar 2018 (4 years 5 months)

Led a team of 21 to create immersive VR/AR assets, developed pipeline documentation, and specialized in ZBrush sculpting and detailed environment assets.

Pipeline Documentation Zbrush