Zi Cheng (Andy) Xiao

503-516-5236

http://www.artofandyxiao.com

contact@artofandyxiao.com

2004 - 2008 Bachelor of Science - Game Art & Design

The Art Institute of Portland, Portland, OR

Contract 3D Artist, Sucker Punch Productions

http://www.suckerpunch.com

Sep 2010 - Present

Infamous 2 (PS3)

• Modeling and Texturing gameplay, cinematic, and user generated content assets
• Use basic scripting techniques to prototype and finalize exciting and interactive assets for gameplay
• Worked with animators to intergrate environments for mocap cutscenes

3D Artist CSG, Bungie Studios (via Xversity)

http://www.bungie.net

Jan 2010 - May 2010

Halo: Reach (Xbox 360)

• Modeled and textured cinematic and in-game asset for Halo: Reach

• Worked with the UI designer and created medals for multiplayer modes

• Bug fixing and bug tracking for 3D art asset

Lead 3D Environment Artist, Ignition Entertainment Florida, http://www.ignition-ent.com/us/

Aug 2009 - Jan 2010

Unannounced FPS using the Unreal 3 Engine for XBOX360 and PS3

• Worked with level designers to create block-out model for game environments

• Managed a team of outsourcing artists and provided feedback and instructions on asset creation

3D Environment Artist, Ignition Entertainment Florida, http://www.ignition-ent.com/us/

November 2008 - Aug 2009

Unannounced FPS using the Unreal 3 Engine for XBOX360 and PS3

• Modeled and textured various props based on concept drawings

• Worked on environmental and effects decals

• Worked with proprietary destruction system and prototyped various demos for evaluation

• Worked with level scripters to create in game vignette with real time destructio

Lab Technician, Art Institute of Portland, http://www.artinstitutes.edu/portland

Spring 2006 - Summer 2008

- troubleshooting

- tech support (Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, Final Cut Pro)

- Adept in Flash, Mel scripting, HTML

- Fan art "Frozen Throne" displayed in Blizzard Entertainment Fan Art program

- Passion for developing video games