John DeRiggi
John DeRiggi
Senior Character Artist
Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Summary

Senior Character Artist driving stylized art and pipelines on 20+ shipped titles across indie, AAA, and location-based entertainment. Defined Hyper Light Breaker’s cel shaded character style and shape language, often highlighted by players and critics alike. Collaborated in launching over 100 tiers of deep character customization for Knockout City. Led character development for a top-10 Disney Parks attraction with 900 guests per hour.

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Skills

Digital SculptingCharacter ModelingCreature ModelingHard Surface ModelingConcept SculptingMaterialsTexturingCharacter DesignPipeline DevelopmentTeam ManagementTeachingMentoringBlendshape SculptingUV MappingRetopologyGroomingStylizationFACSPBRCharacter ArtPrototypingShape LanguageAnatomy

Software proficiency

ZBrush
ZBrush
Maya
Maya
3DCoat
3DCoat
TopoGun
TopoGun
RizomUV
RizomUV
Marvelous Designer
Marvelous Designer
Photoshop
Photoshop
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Painter
Unity
Unity
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Marmoset Toolbag
Marmoset Toolbag
Keyshot
Keyshot
Arnold
Arnold
R3DS Wrap
R3DS Wrap
Xgen
Xgen
Character Creator
Character Creator

Experience