Justin Cross
Clarkton
Summary
3D Character Artist with professional experience contributing to AAA and live-service titles including Fortnite, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Remnant 2, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, SMITE, Scavengers, and Amnesia: The Bunker. Experienced in high-poly sculpting, game-ready asset creation, retopology, UV layout, PBR texturing, and real-time production pipelines using industry-standard tools. Recognized for delivering high-quality character assets while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced development environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mid-Level 3D Character Artist
Clockwork Creations LLC
Clarkton
02.2024 - Current
- Created detailed 3D asset models using industry-standard software tools for the 3D Marketplace.
- Developed textures and materials to enhance the visual quality of characters and props for the 3D Marketplace.
3D Character Artist
Art Bully Productions LLC
Raleigh
08.2018 - 10.2023
- Collaborated on character art for Fortnite, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Remnant 2, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, SMITE, Scavengers, and Amnesia, enhancing visual storytelling and player engagement.
- Utilized software programs including Zbrush, Maya, Blender, Marmoset Toolbag, Marvelous Designer, Unfold3D/RizomUV, Substance 3D Painter, Photoshop, and Affinity Photo 2 for various projects
- Created detailed character models for various game projects.
- Developed textures and materials to enhance character realism and visual appeal.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Media Arts And Animation
The Art Institute of Raleigh/Durham
Durham, NC11-2018
Skills
Software
- ZBrush
- Maya
- Blender
- Substance Painter
- Photoshop
- Marmoset Toolbag
- Marvelous Designer
- RizomUV
Character Art
- Character Sculpting
- High Poly Modeling
- Hard Surface Modeling
- Retopology
- UV Layout
- Baking
- PBR Texturing
AAA Game Credits
Fortnite • Marvel's Midnight Suns • Remnant 2 • Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
SMITE • Amnesia: The Bunker
Timeline
Mid-Level 3D Character Artist
Clockwork Creations LLC
02.2024 - Current
3D Character Artist
Art Bully Productions LLC
08.2018 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Media Arts And Animation
The Art Institute of Raleigh/Durham