Nafis Zaman
Nafis Zaman
Environment artist
Toronto, Canada

Summary

Collaborative and creative CG Artist with five years of experience as an environment artist in short films, commercials, augmented reality, and audio-visual production; a proven track record in production studios; demonstrating a strong work ethic, positive attitude, the ability to learn quickly, and contribute to a production pipeline; seeks a position as a Technical Artist (Environment).

Professional Highlights
• Environment Lead for Cycore Studios. Ltd. for animated short “Tomorrow”
• Render management for Cycore Studios. Ltd. using “Thinkbox Deadline.”
• Provided mentorship to junior students, offering them structured guidance and instruction in an immersive introductory course focused on the principles and practices of 3D modeling.
• Creating impactful stories through visual storytelling.

Skills
• 3D Asset creation & Look Development
• Problem Solver and researcher
• Visual storytelling
• Mentor
• Large Scale environment & Virtual production set modeling
• Collaborative and Resourceful Team player
• Vegetation for films and games
• Positive minded and forward thinker

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Skills

RenderingShading3D ModelingEnvironment ModelingLightingTexturing

Software proficiency

Maya
Maya
3ds Max
3ds Max
ZBrush
ZBrush
Houdini
Houdini
Photoshop
Photoshop
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Painter
Arnold
Arnold
V-Ray
V-Ray
SpeedTree
SpeedTree
Clarisse iFX
Clarisse iFX

Reel

Productions

    • TV Production
      3D Modeling, Rendering Supervisor & Lead - Faculty Directed Production
    • Year
      2023
    • Role
      Environment Artist & Render Management
    • Company
      Faculty Directed Production for Humber College 3D Animation program
    • TV Production
      Tomorrow
    • Year
      2019
    • Role
      Environment Artist
    • Company
      Cycore Studios
    • Commercial / Advertisement
      Dano Captain
    • Year
      2018
    • Role
      Environment Artist
    • Company
      Cycore Studios

Experience

  • 3D Environment Artist -Faculty Directed Production at Humber College & William F. White International Inc
    Toronto, CA
    January 2024 - March 2024

    Presently employed as a 3D Environment Artist, I am tasked with the creation of the initial 3D environment, specifically focusing on blocking out the 3D environment for virtual production volume. I actively seek feedback from Directors, Virtual Art Directors, and 3D Leads to refine and enhance the environment. Following the approval of the block-out stage, my responsibilities extend to meticulously set dressing the final environment. In the course of this production, I engage in basic modeling, perform optimizations, and undertake fundamental material creation within the Unreal Engine 5.2

  • 3D Modeling, Rendering Supervisor & Lead - Faculty Directed Production at Humber College
    Toronto, CA
    September 2023 - December 2023

    I played a key role in a 3D Animation project directed by Humber faculty, collaborating with peers. Initially tasked with supervising and leading the 3D team, my responsibilities extended to orchestrating the main set dressing in alignment with the provided storyboards. Additionally, I took charge of texturing the 3D assets. Furthermore, I played a pivotal role in managing the entire rendering process, collaborating with other rendering leads and supervisors to ensure a cohesive and successful outcome.

  • 3D Environment Artist - Faculty Directed Production at Humber College
    Toronto, CA
    January 2023 - April 2023

    Served as a 3D Environment Artist on a game development project directed by faculty, collaborating with fellow game development students. A key aspect of my role involved managing optimal polycounts for game models and applying textures to assets using Substance Painter. Additionally, I established a foundational material workflow within the Unreal Engine. Effective communication with team leads and peers was paramount to ensuring the success of the collaborative efforts within the team.

  • Environment Artist at Cycore Studios
    Dhaka
    November 2014 - August 2021

    Demonstrated effective collaboration with team members to attain objectives. Applied critical thinking skills to systematically analyze problems, evaluate potential solutions, and make informed decisions. Executed the texturing of lifelike characters and environment assets, showcasing adept look development within challenging time constraints. Merged technical expertise with artistic proficiency to successfully achieve complex surfacing and texturing objectives. Actively engaged in team-building activities to cultivate and fortify working relationships.