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I am a Game Designer with a Bachelor of Arts in Game Design with a minor in Japanese Language. I specialize in 3D modeling, character creation, and game development, with a strong foundation in Unity and Blender, alongside growing experience in Unreal Engine, sound design, and technical implementation. Over the past several years, I have developed a versatile skill set across both creative and technical disciplines. I am proficient in Blender (5+ years) and Adobe Photoshop (7 years), with additional experience in Maya, Substance Painter, Adobe Audition, and Wwise. On the development side, I have hands-on experience with Unity scripting, basic Java, and Unreal Engine visual scripting, allowing me to contribute effectively across multiple stages of game production. Professionally, I currently work as a cashier at Jewel-Osco, where I have strengthened my communication skills, adaptability, and ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced, customer-facing environments. In parallel, I work as a freelance 3D modeler, creating custom assets for content creators such as YouTubers and streamers, tailoring designs to match their branding and audience while responding to critique and iteration cycles. Additionally, I am currently working as a 3D character modeler for 6 Bird Studio, contributing to anime-style animation projects under NDA and collaborating closely with team members to meet artistic and production goals. In my academic and personal projects, I have contributed to multiple Unity-based games through coursework and team development, focusing on character modeling, environment design, level design, and sound integration. I also participate in collaborative development environments such as the Game Design Club, where I gained experience across multiple roles including modeling, level building, and gameplay systems. More recently, I have been working on advanced Game Dev 2 projects involving shader work, texture development, and environment design. I am driven by a passion for creating immersive, story-driven experiences through 3D character design and interactive environments. My goal is to continue developing as a game developer and artist while contributing to teams that create engaging, high-quality, and commercially successful interactive experiences.

Hello my name is Anthony Drapeau, I am a programmer, artist and award winning game developer. I have been developing games past for the past 5 years and have contributed to over 3 dozen projects. I currently work as a freelance game developer as well as a programmer and artist for Moon Jam Games

🎮Need polished 3D animation or a Unity game that doesn’t feel like it was assembled during a coffee emergency? I help turn game ideas, scripts, storyboards, references, products, and half-built Unity projects into polished 3D animations, playable game experiences, cinematic visuals, and game-ready assets. My strongest areas are 3D Animation and Unity Game Development, backed by many 5-star Upwork reviews. I also work with Unreal Engine for cinematic scenes, real-time environments, and visual production, with 5-star client feedback as well. What I can help with: 🎥 3D Animation Product animations, game trailers, cinematic videos, character animation, explainer videos, technical visuals, and promotional content. 🎮Unity Game Development Unity 3D games, gameplay prototypes, game mechanics, mobile/PC builds, UI setup, level design, bug fixing, optimization, and interactive experiences. 🧱 Game-Ready Assets Characters, props, environments, textures, PBR materials, optimized models, UVs, retopology, and Unity/Unreal-ready assets. 🧩Unreal Engine Support Real-time scenes, cinematic environments, lighting, materials, Blueprints, walkthroughs, and visual production. 🎬Cinematics & Visual Production Game trailers, product videos, camera animation, lighting, rendering, scene composition, editing, and final video output. 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐈 𝐮𝐬𝐞: 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐔𝐧𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞, 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐚, 𝟑𝐝𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐱, 𝐙𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡, 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨, 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩, 𝐕-𝐑𝐚𝐲, 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. I am not here to just “make a model,” “animate something,” or deliver a file that only looks good from one camera angle. I help shape the final experience so it looks clean, feels polished, performs well, and is actually usable for your game, trailer, product launch, campaign, pitch, or interactive project. Have a rough idea, half-built Unity project, or 3D animation concept that needs direction? Send me an invite with the details. I’ll review it and help you figure out the most practical next step.

I build 𝟑𝐃 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐀𝐑/𝐕𝐑 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 where creativity and gameplay logic work together, because a game should not only look good, it should actually feel good to play. 🎮 My strength is simple: I’m not just a 3D Artist, and I’m not just a Game Developer. I’m a mix of both, the creative side that understands cinematic visuals, animation, lighting, camera movement, environments, and visual storytelling, and the technical side that understands Unity, gameplay logic, C# scripting, optimization, performance, and interactive systems. With 8+ years of hands-on experience I’ve learned how to balance creative direction with technical execution so the final result looks polished, performs smoothly, and actually makes sense for the user. 🎥 𝟑𝐃 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 Cinematic scenes, product animations, character/object animation, environment design, lighting, rendering, scene composition, camera movement, and visual polish. 🎮 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 Unity development, gameplay mechanics, game logic, C# scripting, player controls, UI systems, mobile games, PC games, WebGL builds, bug fixing, and optimization. 🥽 𝐀𝐑/𝐕𝐑 & 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Interactive training apps, VR experiences, AR demos, real-time simulations, product configurators, digital twin-style experiences, and immersive 3D applications. What makes me different is that I don’t just throw assets into a scene and hope for a “wow.” I think about motion, timing, user experience, gameplay feel, performance, and how the final product will actually be used. So whether you need 3D animation, Unity game development, gameplay logic, AR/VR, simulations, interactive apps, or real-time 3D environments, I can help you build something polished, playable, optimized, and ready for real users. 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝟑𝐃 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦, 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐬𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝.🚀

Video Game Development: With over 25 years of hands-on experience in video game development and web development, I have a deep understanding of what it takes to create engaging, immersive gaming experiences. My expertise spans the entire game development pipeline, from initial concept and design to programming, testing, and final deployment. I’ve successfully contributed to a wide array of projects across multiple genres, platforms, and game engines. Key Strengths & Skills: Game Engines: Highly skilled in Unity, Unreal Engine, and custom game engines. Proficient in crafting everything from 2D and 3D games to VR/AR experiences, ensuring high performance and visual fidelity. Programming & Scripting: Strong proficiency in C#, C++, Python, and Lua, with a keen understanding of game-specific programming patterns and optimization techniques. Game Design & Mechanics: Experienced in designing and implementing core gameplay mechanics, AI systems, physics, and user interfaces. I am passionate about balancing gameplay, creating compelling stories, and developing user-friendly experiences. Art Pipeline Integration: Able to work seamlessly with art assets, including 3D models, animations, textures, and lighting. Skilled at integrating these assets into the game to achieve cohesive visuals and performance. Project Accomplishments: Delivered multiple successful projects, from indie games to large-scale productions. Known for my creative problem-solving and ability to bring ambitious game concepts to life on time and within budget. Team Collaboration & Communication: I work closely with artists, designers, and other developers, ensuring alignment and smooth progress throughout the development process. My approach emphasizes flexibility, innovation, and a commitment to quality. Whether you need a full-cycle game developer or specialized assistance with a specific aspect of your project, I’m dedicated to delivering an exceptional gaming experience that captures players’ attention and keeps them engaged. Let’s build something amazing together! Web Development: Key Strengths & Skills: Languages & Frameworks: Proficient in Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, SQL, and more. Skilled in frameworks such as Django, React, Node.js, and Angular, enabling efficient, high-quality software delivery. Full-Stack Development: Adept in both front-end and back-end technologies, with a solid command of databases, RESTful APIs, and cloud-based architectures. Project Accomplishments: Successfully led and delivered hundreds of projects, ranging from large-scale enterprise systems to highly customized solutions for small businesses. Known for achieving outstanding results under challenging deadlines. Problem Solving & Innovation: I have a knack for quickly understanding complex requirements and providing innovative, scalable solutions. This has earned me a reputation for adding significant value to each project. Professionalism & Collaboration: My approach prioritizes open communication, reliability, and efficient workflows. I work well both independently and as part of a team, making it easy for clients to achieve their project goals. Whether you’re seeking someone to build a robust application from scratch, streamline your development processes, or offer technical guidance, I am committed to providing the highest level of expertise and results. Let’s bring your project vision to life with tailored, effective solutions!

I've been a game developer on Roblox since 2009 and have a few games released. I'm an active roblox lua scripter with a wide range of related skills. I have experience working across multiple game development engines and projects. As a scripter, I work on both front-end and back-end systems, and have experience working on combat, data, user-interface, shops and more.