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Sarah Schmidt

Sarah Schmidt

Los Angeles

Summary

Dynamic Senior Associate Artist with a proven track record at Treyarch, specializing in photogrammetry and 3D model development. Adept at managing external teams, significantly improving project efficiency and quality.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Associate Artist

Treyarch
10.2021 - Current
  • Capture/photo-scan objects and spaces for 3D assets, materials, and reference photographs using cameras and laser scanners.
  • Developing high-quality 3D models and physically based rendering (PBR) materials derived from photogrammetry scans.
  • Responsible for maintaining and updating the asset database.
  • Maintain communication with art direction and level art teams to ensure visual target is met.
  • Training, managing, and providing feedback to outsourcing teams and sister studios on the photogrammetry pipeline.
  • Creation of documentation, training docs, and feedback boards.


Localization Specialist

Konami
03.2019 - 06.2019
  • Translated and adapted digital content, websites and video game dialogues to Spanish.
  • Ensured compliance with legal requirements by reviewing translations for accuracy and cultural appropriateness.
  • Trained new team members on localization processes and tools, increasing overall productivity.

QA Specialist

Treyarch
06.2018 - 03.2019
  • Performing all levels of testing (scripted & unscripted tests, bug regression, basic ad-hoc requests).
  • Reporting and documenting defects and issues according to project standards.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by providing constructive feedback on software design and functionality during review meetings.
  • Some scripting experience.

Education

Associate of Arts - 2D And 3D Animation

LADAT
Illes Balears
11-2015

Skills

  • Utilize camera equipment and various scanners to capture large environments, materials assets, and micro materials
  • Reality Capture
  • ZBrush
  • Maya
  • Substance Painter
  • Substance Designer
  • PBR workflow knowledge
  • Asset integration
  • Shotgrid
  • Jira
  • Managing and providing feedback to external teams

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
Catalan
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Associate Artist

Treyarch
10.2021 - Current

Localization Specialist

Konami
03.2019 - 06.2019

QA Specialist

Treyarch
06.2018 - 03.2019

Associate of Arts - 2D And 3D Animation

LADAT
Sarah Schmidt