Resume
Anisah Syed
Anisah Syed
I make art stuff
Philadelphia, United States

Anisah Syed
https://niisashii.artstation.com/
niisashiiart@gmail.com

Greater New York City Area

I am a creative 3D artist with a 2D background and who is passionate about games and art. My education, training, and work experience give me the opportunity to refine my artistic abilities, both technical and traditional. I have a deep understanding of the human form, anatomy, and structure for modeling. I enjoy keeping up to date on the latest techniques used in the gaming industry.

- 20+ years in illustration (both traditional and digital), 15+ years experience illustrating and texture creation in Photoshop, 10+ years experience modeling, texturing, lighting and animating in Maya, 4 years experience sculpting with ZBrush and have extensive experience producing textures and maps in Substance Painter and cloth simulation using Marvelous Designer. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications and Unreal Engine.

- Extensive training in video game creating that encompasses high-poly to low-poly modeling, mapping out UVS, creating textures using PBR shaders and animating. Experience in rigging, lighting, and rendering.

- Highly motivated and pro-active professional with strong communication skills, the exceptionable ability to multitask and prioritize while managing time effectively, and solving problems creatively.

SKILLS:
3D Modeling
Anatomy
Animation
Character Design
Concept Art
Composition / Layout
Design
Illustrating
Lighting
Rendering
Rigging
Storyboarding
Texturing

Skills

3D ModelingCharacter DesignPBR TexturingLightingCharacter AnimationColor ManagementStoryboardingDigital SculptingRiggingTexturingProduction DesignTexture Baking3dHairAnatomy2dConcept ArtConcept DesignDigital PaintingIllustrationRendering

Software proficiency

ZBrush
ZBrush
Maya
Maya
Blender
Blender
Photoshop
Photoshop
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Painter
Marvelous Designer
Marvelous Designer
xNormal
xNormal
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom
Marmoset Toolbag
Marmoset Toolbag
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Unity
Unity
Animate
Animate
After Effects
After Effects
Illustrator
Illustrator
Premiere
Premiere
PaintTool SAI
PaintTool SAI
CLIP STUDIO PAINT
CLIP STUDIO PAINT
Krita
Krita
MediBang Paint
MediBang Paint

Experience

  • February 2019 - Present
    2D/3D Art Instructor at Game U Enterprises LLC
    Flemington, United States of America

  • January 2018 - March 2019
    3D ARTIST at SINFUL MONARCY
    Remote, United States of America

    - Utilizing photo-realistic game-ready assets for an upcoming video game using Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, and Unreal Engine.

    - Authored pipelines for efficient and aesthetically pleasing cloth and hair for human characters

    - Taught fellow artists on multiple occasions processes, from instructing them on implementing pipelines and other useful techniques to teaching how to use software.

    - Communicating with team leads and artists on the aesthetics and technicalities of the assets.

  • October 2017 - January 2018
    CHARACTER ARTIST AND LOGO DESIGNER at VOICE ACTOR

    - Designed a set of characters in Photoshop for a voice actor to use as avatars for current and future projects.

    - Collaborating with the voice actor to design a logo for general use on the main website and social media platforms.

  • February 2017 - February 2017
    3D CHARACTER ARTIST at PERSPICA
    United States of America

    - Creating and producing simulated clothing for an upcoming video game using Marvelous Designer, ZBrush, Maya and Substance Painter using approved references.

  • July 2016 - August 2016
    CHARACTER ARTIST at TATTOO ENTHUSIAST

    - Client requested sleeve-length tattoos to be created and designed based on web/comic book characters.

  • October 2013 - July 2015
    GRAPHIC DESIGNER / WEB DESIGNER at BIOMOLECULAR ANALYTICS
    Warren, NJ, United States of America

    - Collaborated with company's founders to create and produce customized content including a website, business cards and postcards for a convention in Wordpress and Photoshop.

    - Produced a motion graphic short using Adobe After Effects to illustrate the company’s process.

  • September 2013 - June 2015
    GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ IT CONSULTANT / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, at ICOB ACADEMY
    Cliffwood Beach, NJ, United States of America

    - Communicated with school faculty and administration to conceptualize and produce content for the school's promotional marketing campaign which included brochures, fliers, logos, motion graphics for short films, and yearbook designs.

    - Fortified relationships between parents and faculty by informing both parties of school-sponsored events, issues with students, and technologies provided by the school.