Eddie Dominguez

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ABOUT EDDIE DOMINGUEZ

A highly driven Lead Environment & Cinematic Artist with 12+ years in game development, bringing expertise in Unreal Engine 5, environment pipelines, and cinematic storytelling. Proven track record on shipped titles including Gears of War 5 and Dauntless Reforged, with experience leading teams and building benchmark visuals. Passionate about creating immersive worlds that balance artistic vision with technical excellence.Skilled in crafting modular kits, asset libraries, and procedural workflows that empower teams to work efficiently while maintaining the highest visual standards. Experienced in environment modeling, sculpting, texturing, lighting, and optimization, with proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer, Houdini, and Nuke. Adept at cinematic work using Sequencer in UE5, developing camera layouts, lighting passes, and narrative compositions that enhance storytelling and gameplay.I have contributed to acclaimed projects at studios such as The Coalition, Phoenix Labs, Cloud Chamber, and Fuji & Gumi Games, where I combined hands-on artistry with technical leadership. I’ve collaborated across disciplines with design, lighting, FX, and engineering teams to deliver environments that hit both artistic goals and gameplay requirements.Dedicated to team mentorship and cross-disciplinary problem solving, I thrive in fast-paced development environments where innovation, collaboration, and storytelling are at the core.Additional Skills & Expertise- Unreal Engine 5 | Environment Art | Cinematics (Sequencer)- 3D Modeling & Sculpting (Maya, ZBrush, Blender)- Texturing & PBR Workflows (Substance Painter/Designer)- Lighting, Composition & Look Development- Pipeline Development & Optimization- Team Leadership & Mentorship