Creative Director Environment Artist

LEONARDO EVANGELISTI

Email: ***********.********@*****.***

Portfolio: https://nardevange.artstation.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardo-evangelisti-56677a15b Demo Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIiOwCv0RLk Location: Wrocław, Poland (EU Citizen) Phone: +48-512-***-*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Multidisciplinary Environment Artist, Level Designer and Creative Director, with 5+ years of experience in game development, 3+ of which on a professional level. Active in both AAA and indie productions. Specialized in worldbuilding, modular level design, creative direction and mentoring. Known for proaction, initiative, care, and reliable cross-functional collaboration. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Environment Artist

LEARTES STUDIOS – Full-Time, Remote May 2025 – Present Renowned AAA outsourcing studio.

• Creating high-end stylized environments using Unreal Engine 5

• Building modular kits and assets optimized for performance and game-readiness

• Delivering production-ready environments meeting top-tier quality standards

• Ensuring polishing and consistency across the environment lifecycle Senior Level Designer

INDIE GAMES ST. – USA, Freelancing, Remote Feb 2025 – Present Leading the art&design team, stylized multiplayer Unreal Engine 5 title (NDA). Team of ~10.

• Designed modular levels and core gameplay loops focused on exploration and replayability

• Defined blockouts, traversal logic, and encounter pacing from concept

• Implemented levels in-engine, ensuring both creative goals and performance targets

• Collaborated daily with narrative, tech art, and production to align gameplay and visuals

• Mentored junior designers and helped maintain cross-team consistency Associate Creative Director

INDIE GAMES ST. – USA, Freelancing, Remote Apr 2025 – Present Overseeing the art&design team, stylized Unity sci-fi project. Separate team of ~10.

• Defined visual tone and core creative pillars for the entire game

• Provided consistent feedback and mentorship to junior artists

• Delegated tasks and balanced priorities across art and design

• Supported gameplay concepts that reflect an accessible and engaging player experience

• Acted as a creative bridge between design, Art, IT and direction Alongside my technical and artistic work, I play a key leadership role—mentoring junior artists, supporting worldbuilding direction, and setting quality benchmarks. I'm known as a reliable collaborator who brings innovation, strategy and creative focus to every project. Environment Artist & Worldbuilder

VISIONARY REALMS – USA, Remote May 2022 – Jul 2024 Project: Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen (Unity – Early Access, Steam Store)

• 3D modeled architecture, weapons, props, using PBR pipelines and modular design

• Used Maya, Substance Painter, ZBrush from blockout to implementation in Unity.

• Integrated and optimized content within open-world MMO environments

• Collaborated with tech art and level design to align gameplay needs with visual storytelling Freelance 3D Artist

SELF EMPLOYED – since Jan 2022

Worked on three NDA titles for indie and privates.

• Modeled environments and props, both in realistic and stylized styles

• Created tileable textures and smart materials in Substance Designer and Painter

• Delivered clean, engine-ready assets with LODs and optimized topology

• Supported iterative polish and visual feedback, while working in UE5 and Unity EDUCATION

Think Tank Training Centre, 1st world Game Art school specialization in: Environment Art for Games

16 - months program – Average Grade: A/A

University of Ferrara

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design

Graduated with honors and academic recognition

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Engines: Unreal Engine 5 (up to 5.5), Unity (URP/HDRP) Modeling: Maya, ZBrush, SpeedTree, World Machine Basic Texturing: Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Photoshop Other Tools: Trello, Miro, version control systems (Git, Fork, Diversion) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Available for remote, hybrid, relocation, or full-time on-site roles

• Can work as employee or invoice as a freelancer

• “Any team would benefit immensely from Leo’s expertise, work ethic, and collaborative spirit. I recommend him for positions that value creativity, and leadership in game dev”

— Surya Mohan, Producer, Indie Games Startup

• My artworks have been included, featured, and displayed in the book "The ABC of Unreal Engine", written by Om Chari, Virtual production, VAD

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