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DUSTIN LEON
Principal CHARACTER ARTIST
about
ME
Dustin is the name.
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I have a decade of experience and in-depth knowledge of Modeling, look development and art direction.
While I specialize in sculpting Highly detailed characters for cinematics and games, I SHINE WHEN working closely with directors to help develop the visual direction of the project and bridge the gap between concept and 3d.
My experience as a lead and supervisor have also given me the ability to guide large teams to deliver the best possible product and experience for everyone.
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My goal is to work with creatively driven people and studios that push me and my artistic abilities to the next level.
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I also love David bowie, CLASSIC RPG's and my dog, eevee.
323.803.0681
SOFTWARE
zbrush
maya
blender
substance designer
substance painter
marvelous designer
unreal engine
SKILLS
- HARD SURFACE & ORGANIC MODELING AND sculpting
-realistic & stylized CHARACTER AND CREATURE creation
-highly OPTIMIZED TOPOLOGY FOR ANIMATION & RIGGING
-RAPID VISUAL DEVELOPMENT and ART DIRECTION
-PBR TEXTURE & MATERIAL CREATION
- Character CONCEPT SCULPTING and DESIGN
- CLOTH DEVELOPMENT
- BLENDSHAPE AND FACIAL ANIMATION DEVELOPMENT
- Team Management and guidance
HIGHLIGHTS
- Lead and Supervisor experience in modeling, texturing, Integration and look-development​.
-EXTENSIVE experience in working with CREATIVE DIRECTORS and Concept to drive and maintain visual quality in 3D.
- High-resolution character and creature sculpting. Clean topology creation, UV's and textures FOR GAMES AND cinematics.
- EXPERIENCE in DEVELOPING hero character and ASSET pipelines.
- Exceptional problem solving skills and quick to adapt new technologies and workflows.
- Developed style and art guidelines for large scale teams across multiple studios to ensure quality and consistency.
- In-depth knowledge of body and facial anatomy.
- Experience in mentoring, giving concise feedback and collaborating in a fast-paced environment.
-Vast knowledge of studio pipeline and workflow for games and cinematics.
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EXPERIENCE
SKYDANCE INTERACTIVE
OCT 2023 - PRESENT
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Lead Character Artist
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The Mill
OCT 2018 - NOV 2023
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MODELING SUPERVISOR / Lead Character Artist​
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Rocket Studios
FEB 2018 - OCT 2018
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3D Supervisor
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Zoic Studios
NOV 2017 - FEB 2018
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Asset Generalist
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Mirada Studios
SEPT 2017 - NOV 2017
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Asset Generalist
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Saatchi & Saatchi
FEB 2016 - SEPT 2017
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Asset Generalist
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Various Studios
2011 - FEB 2016
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Please contact for more information.
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