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I am an award-winning Game Developer with expertise in scripting and game development in VR/Mobile/Desktop. Proficient in Unity C#, Unreal C++ & Blueprint, and Javascript, I specialize in designing engaging gameplay mechanics, level design, and user experiences, as well as creating custom materials and particle effects. I'm also a strong 3D Artist, with proficiency in Blender and have experience with Maya as well. My skills include rigging with FK/IK, animating, 3D modeling, Geometry Nodes, and Shaders. I do what I love. 3D animation and game development are my passions, and I'm always working on something even when I'm not working for a client, so I'm always keeping my skills sharp. ***Check out my portfolio for examples of my work at ArtStation/marigo8 and YouTube/marigo8_3D*** Awards: Utah Indie Game Jam 2022 - Grand Prize Game: Tethered in the Middle of Nowhere (details below) UVU Digital Media Showcase 2022 - Open Division Gold Game: The Warden’s Key (details below) Highlight Projects: UVU/NORTHROP GRUMMAN VR DRIVING SIM - UVU Senior Capstone Unreal Engine, Team of 4 Lead development for a prototype VR driver training simulation for Northrop Grumman. I wrote most of the code for the project, including truck physics, ensuring that it met Northrop Grumman's requirements and delivered a high-quality user experience. TETHERED IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE - Utah Indie Game Jam Unreal Engine, Blender, Solo A short game I made for the Utah Indie Game Jam 2022. I made all of the code and 3D assets in under 48 hours. This project won the grand prize. THE WARDEN’S KEY - Published Mobile Game Unity 3D, Blender, Solo 3D puzzle game I made for my junior project at UVU. Made all of the assets (aside from music) and coded several different game mechanics using Unity C# and Blender. I published it to the App Store and Google Play Store. This project won a gold award in the Digital Media Showcase at UVU. FORENSICS VR - UVU Student Employee Unreal Engine, Team of 2 A VR training simulator for forensics students. Researched actual forensics tools and implemented each of them from scratch, making sure they behave as accurately as possible.

3D Animator with 6+ years of professional experience creating high-impact product visualizations, marketing campaigns, and viral content. Sole 3D Animator for Hard Jewelry (2019–2025), shaping the brand’s visual identity and producing animations that drove worldwide recognition and e-commerce growth. Collaborated on high-profile luxury projects for Jason of Beverly Hills, animating ring reveal campaigns for the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Ring, NY Liberty Ring, and the first-ever WBC title. Skilled across the full 3D pipeline from concept to animation, simulations, rendering, compositing, and sound design.

With over 20 years of experience in character and special effects animation at Dreamworks and Warner Bros, Ryan Simmons brings with him a well developed sense of movement, timing, design and character appeal. Over the years Ryan has won numerous awards for his animated concepts and commercial work. Self-motivated, accurate and schedule sensitive, Ryan skillfully meets deadlines consistently and efficiently.