Experience

• Level Designer at Independent Production

  Barcelona, ES

  June 2024 - June 2025

  ▪ Designed and fully implemented "Pandora Research Facility", a 3+ hour open-world exploration level in Unreal Engine 5, integrating quest systems, environmental storytelling, and systemic world-state changes.
  
  ▪ Built a 4-biome non-linear level featuring traversal gating, puzzle-based progression, stealth sections and optional discovery loops rewarding environmental observation and player curiosity.
  
  ▪ Architected and implemented 60+ interconnected quests and branching NPC dialogue systems using Blueprint scripting and a custom Advanced Quest framework.
  
  ▪ Designed a dynamic ecosystem mechanic where player-driven plant research gradually transforms a desert hub into a living oasis, visually reflecting progression and reinforcing narrative themes.
  
  ▪ Developed gameplay systems including teleport network, traversal boosts, plant analysis devices, multi-stage Stargate puzzle chain, and modular quest-driven event logic.
  
  ▪ Created modular environment kits and gameplay-ready assets; organized production pipeline with structured naming conventions and reusable Blueprint systems.
  
  ▪ Collaborated closely with the Advanced Quest plugin developer to extend functionality, debug edge cases, and implement feature improvements.

• Cinematic Level Artist at Compulsion Games (Agora Studio)

  Montreal (working remotely), CA

  August 2023 - December 2023

  ▪ Created cinematic environments and hero props for South of Midnight (Xbox Series X|S/PC) in Unreal Engine 4.
  
  ▪ Modeled, textured & integrated bespoke assets for in-game cutscenes, from blockout through final engine implementation.
  
  ▪ Collaborated with environment, lighting, animation, and narrative teams to align visual storytelling with cinematic direction.
  
  ▪ Contributed to asset reviews and iteration cycles under production deadlines within a distributed Montreal–Europe pipeline.

• Lead Environment Artist at Omnidrone

  Barcelona, ES

  June 2020 - December 2022

  ▪ Co-led and scaled a 10-person environment team across two live-service Unity projects (mobile RPG and cross-platform MMORPG).
  
  ▪ Designed and formalized environment production pipelines, including asset naming conventions, validation standards, and a 200+ page workflow documentation used internally and by external vendors.
  
  ▪ Spearheaded development of custom tooling in collaboration with Technical Art, including automated asset validation in Maya and Unity import/prefab generation systems to reduce errors and streamline production.
  
  ▪ Directed outsourcing workflows across multiple external studios, defining content briefs, quality benchmarks, and overseeing asset review and engine integration.
  
  ▪ Built and optimized 30+ stylized environments using modular biome kits and trim-sheet workflows, reducing material count and draw calls for mobile performance targets.
  
  ▪ Transitioned into hands-on level building for an MMORPG project, collaborating with Level Designers to shape terrain, lighting, readability, and points of interest across large open zones.
  
  ▪ Prototyped terrain and river tools, defining system requirements and collaborating with Tech Art on stylized water shaders.
  
  ▪ Mentored junior artists, contributing to three internal promotions and elevating department-wide production standards.

• Senior Environment Artist at Immersive VR Education

  Waterford, IE

  March 2019 - October 2019

  ▪ Developed VR-ready environments and hero assets for Shuttle Commander VR (PS4/PS5/Meta Quest) in Unity.
  
  ▪ Modeled and textured the Hubble Space Telescope and 10+ scientific modules under tight production timelines, balancing visual fidelity with VR performance constraints.
  
  ▪ Optimized assets and materials to maintain VR frame stability, reducing draw calls across platforms.
  
  ▪ Built and dressed the Space Shuttle landing level, integrating interactive features with engineering and tech art.
  
  ▪ Mentored junior artists and introduced streamlined Substance-based material workflows to accelerate asset production.

• Level Designer and Senior Environment Artist at Lunar Great Wall Studios

  Milan, IT

  September 2015 - December 2018

  ▪ Designed and built the playable prototype for Another Sight in Unreal Engine 4, owning level layout, puzzle implementation, and modular environment systems.
  
  ▪ Designed and shipped 10+ levels for Another Sight (PS4/Xbox One/Switch/PC) in Unreal Engine 4.
  
  ▪ Implemented puzzles and gameplay logic using Blueprints, supporting traversal, character-switching & narrative progression.
  
  ▪ Developed modular asset kits and trim-sheet workflows, establishing clear naming conventions to accelerate level assembly and iteration across multiple environments.
  
  ▪ Modeled and textured 100+ modular assets and props using Maya and Substance pipelines.
  
  ▪ Contributed to lighting passes, optimization, and debugging to meet visual and performance targets.
  
  ▪ Collaborated closely with design, art direction, and engineering to maintain gameplay clarity and visual cohesion under production constraints.

• Environment Artist at Milestone

  Milan, IT

  October 2013 - April 2015

  ▪ Transitioned to Environment Art: built and dressed levels for Ride, Moto GP 14 and MXGP.
  
  ▪ Coordinated three outsourcing studios for the Miami track in Ride, defining asset briefs and integration standards.

• Head of QA at Milestone

  Milan, IT

  February 2013 - October 2013

  ▪ Led internal QA team and external vendors (QLOC, Testronic) on MotoGP and WRC 4 franchises.

• QA Localization Assistant Team Lead at Sega Europe

  London, GB

  August 2011 - February 2013

  ▪ Promoted to Assistant Lead, managing EFIGS localization QA teams across 10+ multi-platform titles.
  
  ▪ Coordinated test plans, reporting workflows, and cross-team communication with production.
  
  ▪ Contributed to major releases including Total War: Shogun 2, Aliens Colonial Marines and The Cave.

• QA Localization Senior Tester at Sega Europe

  London, GB

  September 2010 - August 2011

  ▪ Tested Italian text and voice over localization for several games.

• Level Designer and Environment Artist at Artematica Entertainment

  Chiavari, IT

  November 2007 - July 2010

  ▪ Designed and implemented levels using in-house tools and Lua scripting.
  
  ▪ Created environments and props for Diabolik - The Original Sin and Julia - Innocent Eyes.
  
  ▪ Supported asset integration and gameplay setup across PC and console versions.