about  ME

Luis Martinez is a UCLA Design Media Arts undergraduate focused on creating immersive, emotionally driven experiences through game design. He works with tools like Unreal Engine and Autodesk Maya, exploring how gameplay, narrative, and technical systems can come together in meaningful ways. His practice includes 3D art, animation, game design, and collaborative project work, where he continues to learn and contribute to small team environments. He is interested in learning how to create meaningful experiences through video game narratives and systems. Luis is currently pursuing a BA in Design Media Arts and a minor in VAPAE (Visual Arts and Performing Arts Education).

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  • Junior Game Designer
    5th-Corner | October 2024 – Present

    • Design and prototype gameplay systems, mechanics, and interactive features using Unreal Engine.

    • Collaborate with cross-functional team members to develop and refine engaging player experiences.

    • Contribute to technical design, gameplay iteration, and production workflows from concept through implementation.

    3D Artist & Quality Assurance
    Anima Interactive | March 2025 – Present

    • Created and optimized 3D assets for game production.

    • Conducted gameplay testing, documented bugs, and verified fixes throughout development.

    • Collaborated with designers and developers to improve game quality, performance, and usability.

    Teaching Artist
    UCLA Visual and Performing Arts Education (VAPAE) | 2025 – 2026

    • Designed and delivered project-based curriculum in game design, concept art, and digital media.

    • Guided students through industry-standard creative workflows and interactive media production.

    • Fostered technical and creative problem-solving through hands-on instruction.

    Teacher Assistant
    Los Angeles City College | August 2023 – June 2024

    • Assisted faculty in game art, animation, and digital media courses.

    • Supported students with technical instruction, software demonstrations, and project feedback.

    • Helped facilitate classroom activities and maintain an engaging learning environment.

  • Bachelor of Arts in Design Media Arts
    University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) | 2024 – Present
    Minor: Visual and Performing Arts Education (VAPAE)

    • Focus on game design, interactive media, digital storytelling, and immersive technologies.

    • Coursework in animation, creative coding, digital fabrication, and interactive experiences.

    Associate of Arts, General Liberal Arts: Arts & Humanities
    Los Angeles City College | 2022 – 2024

    • Graduated with an interdisciplinary foundation in art, design, and digital media.

    Certificates of Achievement
    Los Angeles City College | 2022 – 2024

    • Animation

    • Game Art & Design

    • Unreal Engine 5

    • Unity

    • Blueprint Visual Scripting

    • Gameplay Systems Design

    • Technical Game Design

    • Level Design

    • Game Prototyping

    • 3D Modeling

    • Blender

    • Autodesk Maya

    • Substance 3D Painter

    • Git & Version Control

    • UI/UX Design

    • Quality Assurance

    • Cross-Functional Collaboration

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