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Kieran User

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Associate Art Director at Build A Rocket Boy, shaping visual direction and cohesive environments for games.

Finland

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At Build A Rocket Boy, I support the Art Director in shaping and executing visual direction, and manage art direction for a subset of the project’s teams. I work across environment, character, and technical art to keep work aligned with the game’s vision.

As Lead Environment Artist, I led the visual development of game environments and took ownership of level design when dedicated level designers were unavailable, from blockout through final polish. I also helped ensure gameplay spaces supported combat, exploration, AI navigation, and player flow.

Earlier, I designed and built environments at Build A Rocket Boy, elite3d, and Eternal Outcasts, and created 3D assets at OmniConnection LLC. My work includes modular kits, trim sheets, and props, with implementation and optimization in Unreal Engine and UDK.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Associate Art Director

Current

Build A Rocket Boy

May 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Supported the Art Director in crafting and executing the overall visual direction, ensuring consistency across multiple art teams. Managed art direction for a subset of teams, provided feedback, and championed studio-wide artistic initiatives.

Art Direction Team Leadership Cross disciplinary Collaboration Feedback Pipeline Optimization Workflow Optimization Mentorship

Lead Environment Artist

Build A Rocket Boy

Feb 2022 - May 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Led visual development and execution of game environments, driving consistency with artistic vision and gameplay needs. Took ownership of level design, led a team of environment and prop artists, and oversaw Unreal Engine implementation.

Environment Art Level Design Unreal Engine Team Leadership Mentorship Pipeline Improvement Tool Development Lighting Foliage Collision LOD Shader Development Documentation

Senior Environment Artist

Build A Rocket Boy

Jun 2021 - Feb 2022 (8 months)

Designed and built full gameplay environments from blockouts to final polish, owning visual quality and level design functionality. Developed modular kits, trim sheets, and high-quality props using 3ds Max, ZBrush, and Substance Painter.

Environment Art Level Design 3ds Max Zbrush Substance Painter Unreal Engine Modular Kits Trim Sheets Prototyping Documentation

Environment Artist

Build A Rocket Boy

Dec 2019 - Jun 2021 (1 year 6 months)

Designed and built immersive 3D environments from blockout to final polish, maintaining visual consistency with the game's art direction. Created modular assets and optimized scenes for performance.

Environment Art 3ds Max Zbrush Substance Suite Unreal Engine Optimization Modular Assets Trim Sheets Tiling Materials

Environment Artist

elite3d

Mar 2016 - Nov 2019 (3 years 8 months)

Designed and built immersive 3D environments from blockout to final polish, maintaining visual consistency with the game's art direction. Worked closely with clients to support gameplay, narrative, and atmosphere.

Environment Art 3ds Max Zbrush Substance Painter Optimization Client Collaboration Artwork Review

3D Artist

OmniConnection LLC

Jun 2015 - Mar 2016 (9 months)

Created high-quality 3D assets, including sculpting, retopology, UV mapping, and PBR texturing for in-game use. Integrated assets into UDK and collaborated with environment artists and designers.

3D Modeling Sculpting Retopology UV Mapping PBR texturing UDK Asset Integration Collaboration

Environment Artist

Eternal Outcasts

Mar 2010 - Mar 2013 (3 years)

Led the construction of level prototypes and final in-game environments. Proposed innovative ideas for environmental storytelling and maintained high visual and technical standards across all levels.

Environment Art Level Design Prototyping World Building Task Management Quality Assurance