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Waseem Kadri

@waseemkadri

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Experienced 3D artist passionate about digital artistry and design.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to innovate and collaborate in a creative environment, focusing on 3D design and digital artistry.

I am an experienced 3D artist with a passion for bringing imagination to life through digital artistry. With a career spanning 20 years in the industry, I have honed my skills to create visually stunning and immersive 3D environments, characters, and assets. My journey began with a fascination for computer graphics and has since evolved into a dedication to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of 3D design.

My expertise extends across a wide range of software and tools, including industry standards such as Autodesk 3ds Max, ZBrush, and Substance Painter. I have successfully led teams of artists, contributed to high-profile projects, and developed assets for various platforms, including mobile and console games. My work is characterized by a strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality, ensuring that every project I undertake meets the highest standards.

As a freelance artist, I continue to explore new creative avenues and collaborate with diverse teams to bring innovative ideas to life. I am always eager to learn and adapt to new technologies and trends in the industry, striving to enhance my skills and contribute effectively to every project.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

3D Art Lead

Contrado Imaging Ltd.

Jan 2020 - Jul 2023 (3 years 6 months)

Led a team of 3D artists, specializing in modeling print-on-demand products. Played a key role in engine development, contributing to the company's website a customer-friendly design system.

3D Modeling Team Leadership Engine Development Web Design

3D Generalist

Freelancer

Dec 2017 - Jan 2020 (2 years 1 month)

Created and textured a cannon model in Unreal Engine, contributing to a successful test project aimed at securing a major outsourced asset creation project for the studio. Designed the A6E Intruder cockpit and exterior for a flight simulator, adhering to strict technical constraints.

Unreal Engine 3D Modeling Textures Asset creation Flight Simulator Design

3D Art Lead

Gameanax Studio

Jun 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 6 months)

Led a team of 3D artists at Gameanax, producing real-time car models for Unity3D engine for overseas clients, with a focus on a parking game app. Modeled and textured a 3,000-polygon car for Climax Studios' HotWheels PlayStation 2 game.

Unity3D Real Time Models Game Development PlayStation 2

3D Generalist

Freelancer

Apr 2010 - Jun 2016 (6 years 2 months)

Designed a vintage 1966 Pontiac GTO car model with texturing assets for the bike racing game Blazing Bikers. Crafted a 5,700-polygon car model with texturing for Codemasters' CMR 3 PlayStation 2 game.

3D Modeling Textures PlayStation 2 Codemasters

3D Art Lead

Krazy Motion Animation Studios

Jun 2008 - Apr 2010 (1 year 10 months)

Created game environments for a AAA title using the Gamebryo engine. Collaborated with Digital Strategies Design Studio as a creative assistant on project-based assignments.

Game Design Gamebryo Creative Assistance Animation

3D Art Lead

Hitech Infosoft

Aug 2007 - Aug 2007 (0 months)

Successfully completed an environment modeling and texturing test project for a Canadian movie production studio. Produced a 4-minute high-quality 3D demo for an Australian music band.

Environment Modeling Textures Production 3D Demo Production Project Management

3D Art Lead

Indiagames

Jan 2003 - May 2006 (3 years 4 months)

Played a key role in designing for Ashoka, a third-person combat game demo for the PS2 platform, as an original IP for Indiagames. Gained expertise in graphics optimization for mobile devices through hands-on experience with various mobile game projects.

Game Design Mobile Gaming Original IP Development

3D Artist

Top Cassette Ltd.

Jan 2002 - Dec 2002 (11 months)

Contributed to the creation of short documentary films featuring renowned personalities, displaying expertise in 3D artistry in a cinematic context. Crafted aircraft exteriors and cockpits for a movie production company.

Film Production Documentary Films VFX Documentary Film

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Arts

Studied Fine Arts at MSU Baroda, focusing on 3D Generalist and 2D Graphic Designer skills. Developed expertise in digital artistry, creating visually stunning and immersive 3D environments, characters, and assets.