Deja Richardson
Material Artist, *D Generalist
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Artstation
COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCE
Scour
Production Manager, Material Artist, Rigger
**** - ****ent
● Led project management efforts using Excel, Google Docs, and Jira to track progress, manage backlogs, and assign tasks across a collaborative team.
● Developed stylized and PBR materials using Substance Designer, tailored for game environments and optimized for performance.
● Rigged 3D character models by creating clean skeletal structures, ensuring compatibility with animation pipelines in Unreal Engine. Ball to the Wall
Character Designer and Concept Artist, 3D Character Modeler Jan - March 2024
● Designed original character concepts using Clip Studio Paint, focusing on stylization, personality, and visual clarity for 3D translation.
● Modeled a high-quality 3D character based on concept art, with attention to clean topology and proper edge flow for animation readiness.
In the Name of Cupid
Project Manager, Lead Narrative and Character Designer Jan - March 2023
● Directed narrative and project flow, coordinating a small development team and ensuring deliverables were met on schedule.
● Developed character concepts and story arcs, blending visual storytelling and personality design to align with romantic-comedy themes.
● Created original character illustrations in Clip Studio Paint, with a focus on expressive design and narrative cohesion.
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
B.F.A Interactive Game Design and Development
Concentration in Game Design
Sept 2021 - May 2025
SKILLS
3D Modeling,
Creating Procedural
Materials in Designer,
Rigging, and
Implementing assets
in Unreal
Strong leadership and
mediation abilities
Results-driven and
highly motivated
Efficient, patient, and
a collaborative team
player
Passionate,
hardworking, and
eager to learn
PROGRAMS
Maya, Substance Painter and
Designer, and Unreal Engine
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES
Savannah College of Art
and Design — Worked with
Student Involvement, Res
Life and Housing, and
Admissions in various roles
Pre-college Assistant, Orientation
Assistant, Student Ambassador,
Student Representative, Resident
Assistant, Resident Mentor, Junior
Project Manager, and Fitness
Center Assistant
In these roles, I provided
exceptional customer service,
fostered an inclusive and
welcoming environment, and
demonstrated flexibility and
quick adaptability to meet diverse
needs.