I am a passionate real-time and game environment artist, currently seeking opportunities in the gaming and entertainment industries. My work focuses on creating immersive and visually compelling virtual environments, leveraging my expertise in software such as Unreal Engine, Maya, and Substance Painter. In addition to game environments, I have significant experience in architectural and stage visualization, where I was involved in high-profile projects that required precise visual storytelling and an understanding of spatial design. This background has sharpened my attention to detail and ability to adapt artistic styles to various project needs.

Joyce (Jiao) Jiao - Environment Artist & Unreal Generalist

Objective:
Creative, motivated environment artist with a focus on real-time productions and game environments. I am currently studying at Gnomon - School of Visual Effects, Games & Animation, and I have strong skills in lighting, modelling, texturing, worldbuilding, and look development.

Skills & Software:
Unreal Engine 4/5, Autodesk Maya, ZBrush, SpeedTree, Substance Painter/Designer, Marmoset Toolbag, Vray, Redshift, Houdini, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhinoceros 3D
Environment/Level Lighting, Hardsurface & Organic Modeling, PBR Texturing, Material Shader Creation, Cinematic Rendering, Terrain/Landscape Creation

Professional Experience:
JP. Connelly, Los Angeles (2023)
Unreal Environment Artist: Built sets for undisclosed reality TV shows using Unreal Engine 5.1. Responsibilities included architecture and lighting design, virtual environment setup, and working with the production team to create detailed and immersive spaces.
SAIC International Affairs (2017)
Office Assistant
SAIC Columbus Digital Fabrication (2018)
Studio Monitor

Education:
School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2015-2019)
BFA with an emphasis in Film & New Media

Gnomon - School of Visual Effects, Games & Animation (2021-2023)
Certificated Diploma in Digital Production (Game Art)

Awards & Publications:
Muse Creative Award 2024 (Platinum)
Substance 3D Livestream 2023 Fall Community Showcase
Muse Creative Award 2023 (Silver)
Vega Digital Award 2023 (Gold)
The Rookies Award 2023 - Excellence Award & Finalist
Published Interviews:
VoyageLA, Muse Worldwide, Vega Worldwide, The Rookies Editorial