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ABOUT

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I am a California-based digital matte painter and environment generalist, with skills in 2D, 2.5D, and 3D workflow. I was originally an engineer, but somewhere along the way, I decided to set out in pursuit of my childhood dream of becoming an artist. I focus my work on constructing intriguing, immersive cinematic worlds that inspire the same sense of wonder that originally set me on this path.

Feel free to contact me at:

kianbabayi@gmail.com

Education

Gnomon - School of Visual Effects, Games, and Animation

Certificate in Digital Production, 3D Generalist

2021 - 2023

University of California, Irvine

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering; Magna cum laude

2014 - 2018

Experience

Ingenuity Studios

Digital Matte Painter

Remote | January 2024 - Present

Blizzard Entertainment

Digimatte Mentee

Remote | February 2023 - May 2023

Risk Management Professionals

Project Engineer

Irvine, CA | July 2018 - September 2018

Siegfried Pharmaceutical

Project Management Intern

Irvine, CA | June 2017 - August 2017

Boeing

Environmental Control Systems Engineer

Long Beach, CA | March 2019 - March 2021

Crazy Maple Studio

VFX Generalist

Remote | November 2023 - December 2023

Software Proficiencies

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