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Jerry Kuklis
Jerry Kuklis
Environment Artist
Temecula, United States

Summary

The science fiction film Alien was a big source of my inspiration to create 3d environments. In my second quarter in school we were introduced to 3d modeling. Ever since then, I have really enjoyed the creative and challenging aspect of real-time environments. Shortly after graduating, I decided to take that interest further and enroll in a six month Maya and Softimage modeling and animation course in San Diego. Over the span of several years and different studios, I have had great opportunities to learn from other very talented artists. These artists have influenced how I approach and execute my work, I am grateful to have learned from them. In addition to creating 3d art, I enjoy camping, astronomy, hiking, motorcycling, photography, and music.

My specialties are: High-poly and low-poly modeling of organic and hard surface elements, 3D concepting, architectural visualization, ZBrush sculpting, lighting, level building and staging, texture painting, and materials.

My Artstation portfolio is currently under construction, and I will be uploading material, texture, level, and prop samples shortly. You can view my current portfolio with a link below. Thanks for stopping by and having a look.

Skills

3D ModelingTexturingPre-vizRenderingShaders

Software proficiency

Maya
Maya
Photoshop
Photoshop
ZBrush
ZBrush
Quixel Suite
Quixel Suite
Keyshot
Keyshot
Marmoset Toolbag
Marmoset Toolbag
xNormal
xNormal
Photoscan
Photoscan
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Designer
Substance 3D Designer
Unity
Unity
CRYENGINE
CRYENGINE

Productions

    • Mobile Game
      Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire
    • Year
      2017
    • Role
      Senior Artist
    • Company
      MZ
    • Mobile Game
      Mobile Strike
    • Year
      2015
    • Role
      Senior Artist
    • Company
      MZ
    • Video Game
      Sev Zero
    • Year
      2014
    • Role
      Senior Artist
    • Company
      Amazon
    • Video Game
      Defiance
    • Year
      2013
    • Role
      Senior Environment Artist
    • Company
      Trion Worlds

Experience

  • Senior Artist at Visionary Realms, Inc.
    San Diego, United States of America
    July 2017 - Present

    Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen MMORPG

  • Senior Artist at MZ
    San Diego, United States of America
    March 2015 - May 2017

    Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire, Mobile Strike, Game of War

  • Senior Artist at Amazon
    Irvine, United States of America
    June 2013 - March 2015

    Sev Zero, Beach City Demo (Lumberyard Game Engine)

  • Senior Environment Artist at Trion Worlds
    San Diego, United States of America
    March 2008 - June 2014

    Defiance MMO