Karina Riesgo 3d Modeler/Digital Artist			karinariesgo@hotmail.com wwww.karinariesgo.com
EMPLOYMENT	2K Marin Xcom | Level Architect • Worked in close-collaboration with Level Designers and Level Modelers to create levels. • Designed and worked out the details of modular systems of architecture for levels. • Created 3D assets in 3D Studio Max. • Sketched/paper-map ideas for 3D game locations. • Layout and light levels in Unreal. • Optimized final levels for performance. • Worked with Level Designer to make gameplay and 3D space function harmoniously. • Collaborated with the narrative team to create environmental story-telling. • Worked with Art Director and Environment Lead to ensure artistic unity across the game.			01/2010-Present
	2K Marin Bioshock 2 | Level Modeler • Functioned as part of a three-person team tasked with building large levels. • Produced 3D architectural element models in 3D Studio Max with meticulous attention to scale and alignment. • Made textures and shaders for architectural and general environment assets using high poly render-to-texture. • Sketched/ Concept ideas for architectural assets, environment objects, and systems. • Prepared “model briefs” to explain assignments for working with out-of-house modelers. • Worked with Art Director, and Lead Artist to ensure artistic unity with the entire project.			10/2008-12/2009
	Buenos Aires Faux Finishes | Artist-owner Designed and painted a wide range of decorative painting, commissioned faux finishes and Tromp l’oeil murals.			2001-2005
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS	3D Image work “Grand Staircase” featured in Elemental 3 - by Ballistic publishing Environment created in 3D, lighted and textured with Maya 8.0. Photoshop was used to composite and create textures.			June 2008
SOFTWARE	Highly Skilled Unreal 3 Autodesk 3D Max Autodesk Maya Adobe Photoshop Adobe After Effects Crazy Bump	Proficient Motion Builder HDR Shop Adobe Illustrator Adobe In Design MudBox		Familiar With Realvis MatchMover Pro Renderman for Maya Endorphin
SKILLS	Fine Art Drawing Painting Sculpting Printmaking Design Basics	Basic Knowledge Animation (2D & 3D) Match Moving Technical Direction Compositing Adobe In Design		Platforms Windows OS: 98, 2000, XP Mac OSX
EDUCATION	Ex’pression College for Digital Arts, Emeryville CA B.A.S., Animation and Visual Effects			7/2005-1/2008
	Dominican University of California, San Rafael CA Layout and graphic design, drawing, sculpture, photography classes.			2004-2005
	National School of Fine Arts, Bs. As. Argentina Bachelor in Fine Arts			1991-1995
	References Available Upon Request