Diego Jiménez - Lead Technical 3D Artist

About Me

Professional Summary & Philosophy

I am a **Lead 3D Artist and Technical Specialist** with **10+ years** of experience in the video game industry, covering AAA (Ascended Studio) and mobile development (OOMOVIL, Aeria). My core focus is **Technical Art**, ensuring visual excellence is always paired with optimal real-time performance.

My expertise spans the complete asset creation lifecycle: High/Low Poly Modeling, Rigorous Retopology, Advanced PBR Texturing, Advanced Rigging, and pipeline optimization for **Real-Time Engines** like Unreal Engine 5 and Unity 3D.

AI Integration Specialist

I am at the forefront of integrating Artificial Intelligence into 3D production workflows. My **NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute Certification** validates my commitment to merging traditional art with innovative AI tools, seeking efficiency and new creative possibilities in asset development.

Core Technical Competencies

Engines: Unreal Engine 5 (UE5), Unity 3D, **Real-Time Performance**
Software: Autodesk Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop
Techniques: Advanced Rigging, PBR, Retopology, UV Unwrap
Optimization: Game Optimization (Draw Calls, Polycount), Shading, Lighting.
Leadership: Remote Team Management (Agile/Scrum), Mentoring.

Teaching Experience (Mentoring)

As a **3D Art & Design Professor** since 2020, I train the next generation of artists, focusing on:

Asset Optimization for Real-Time Engines.
Digital Modeling and 3D Sculpting.
Advanced Rigging and Cinematics.

(UNIVA, UNIAT, and Tecnológico de Monterrey)

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Professional Experience

Lead 3D Artist

2022 – 2024

Ascended Studio | AAA & Mobile Games (Remote)

Led character and environment art production for the AAA horror game **Death Front** (demo on Steam).
Managed remote teams, coordinating workflows and providing technical guidance.
Optimized asset production pipelines, reducing delivery time while maintaining visual fidelity.
Created "Playbooks" and standardized onboarding materials to accelerate the learning curve for junior and internal artists.
Reduced production times and optimized stylized asset quality for hyper-casual mobile game projects.

Senior 3D Artist

2017 – 2022

Aeria Canada Studio | Mobile & Steam FPS

Collaborated directly with the Engineering team to establish and enforce the strictest mobile **performance budgets** (polycount, draw calls) to ensure stable frame rate.
Designed and produced stylized characters and environments for mobile games and an FPS title on Steam.
Implemented efficient DCC export pipelines (Maya/ZBrush) to **Unity**, improving team productivity.

3D Artist (VR/AR Specialist)

2015 – 2016

OOMOVIL | VR/AR & Mobile

Developed immersive Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) experiences for mobile platforms under tight deadlines.
Applied **Aggressive Optimization Techniques** to maintain a stable *frame rate* on limited mobile hardware.

3D Art, Rigging, and Optimization Professor

2020 – Present

UNIVA, UNIAT, Tec de Monterrey | Technical/Academic Leadership

Expert in training future artists with a focus on: **Asset Optimization** for Real-Time Engines, Rigging, Digital Modeling and 3D Sculpting.
Focus on PBR workflow implementation and advanced shading in an academic setting.

3D Artist

2011 – 2012

Kaxan Games | Console (PS3)

Created environments and characters for a kart racing game on PlayStation 3.
Worked under rigorous console certification and technical standards.

Portfolio (Featured Projects)

A selection of my best work in Technical Art, from AAA modeling to AI innovation.

Character from "Death Front" (AAA)

Skills: ZBrush, Rigorous Retopology, PBR Texturing.

Modular Environment Project in Unreal Engine 5

Optimized Environment (UE5)

Skills: Modular Assets, Draw Call Optimization, Advanced Lighting.

Technical Character Rigging

Skills: Facial Rig, Deformers, Animation Pipeline Integration.

Stylized Assets for Mobile Games Project

Stylized Mobile Assets (OOMOVIL)

Skills: Low Poly, Stylized Texturing, Mobile Optimization.

R&D: 3D Pipeline + Deep Learning

Skills: Generative AI for Textures/Models, Assisted Retopology.

Virtual/Augmented Reality Experience Project

VR/AR Optimizations

Skills: Asset Streamlining, Performance Budgeting, Unity 3D.

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Contact Me

Let's discuss how my Technical Art and AI expertise can elevate your next AAA or immersive project.

Email (Best for hiring)

diego.a.jimenez@live.com.mx

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DIEGO ARMANDO JIMENEZ GARCIA

Lead Technical 3D Artist | AI Integration Specialist