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Upinder Rooprai

Gurgaon,India

Summary

Accomplished Senior Environment Lead with 17+ years of experience in crafting immersive 3D worlds for AA and AAA titles. Known for leading large, cross-functional teams and creating efficient pipelines for stunning and technically robust environments. Deep proficiency in Unreal Engine, Substance Suite, and PBR workflows. Demonstrated adaptability through international on-site experience and strong collaborative engagement with global art teams.

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Hard-working Environment Lead with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.

Resourceful employee with outstanding knowledge to develop and maintain healthy customer pipeline. Consistently works to attract new business opportunities. Talent in administrative oversight, recruitment processes and customer service improvements.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

On-site Experience

EA Sports Korea
Seoul, South Korea
01.2020 - 02.2020
  • Worked on-site at EA Sports (South Korea) for 2 months, collaborating on live AAA production pipeline with the internal team.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.

Senior Environment Lead

Lakshya Digital
Gurgaon
01.2023 - 06.2025
  • Leading large teams of 100 artist on high-profile projects; managing delivery, mentorship, and review processes.
  • Supporting art direction, building visual consistency, and delivering photoreal and stylized environments.

Art Lead Level-2

Lakshya Digital
Gurgaon
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw 50+ artists, cross-team coordination with design and tech, and implemented QA checkpoints.

Art Lead Level-1

Lakshya Digital
Gurgaon
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Mentored 15+ artists and contributed directly to modeling and optimization workflows.

Senior 3D Artist

Lakshya Digital
Gurgaon
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Created high-quality modular and environment assets for AA/AAA titles.
  • Supported leads by reviewing junior artists' work and ensuring quality.

3D Modeling & Texture Artist

Lakshya Digital
Gurgaon
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Joined Lakshya Digital as a Junior Artist; responsible for modeling, UV unwrapping, and texturing environment props.
  • Gained foundational experience in game pipelines and began mentoring junior team members.

Education

Diploma in Multimedia -

MICS
01.2005 - 01.2007

High School - undefined

M.R.V. Senior Secondary School

Skills

  • Environment Art Leadership
  • Real-Time Engine Optimization
  • Game-Ready Asset Creation
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Agile Production Management
  • Maya
  • 3ds Max
  • Substance Painter
  • Substance Designer
  • ZBrush
  • Photoshop
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Team building
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership
  • Resourcefulness

Custom

EA Sports, South Korea, Seoul, Seoul, 2 months, Collaborating on a live AAA production pipeline with the internal team.

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Accomplishments

Awarded Star of the Year and Super Star of the Year

Timeline

Senior Environment Lead

Lakshya Digital
01.2023 - 06.2025

Art Lead Level-2

Lakshya Digital
01.2021 - 01.2022

On-site Experience

EA Sports Korea
01.2020 - 02.2020

Art Lead Level-1

Lakshya Digital
01.2016 - 01.2021

Senior 3D Artist

Lakshya Digital
01.2012 - 01.2016

3D Modeling & Texture Artist

Lakshya Digital
01.2007 - 01.2012

Diploma in Multimedia -

MICS
01.2005 - 01.2007

High School - undefined

M.R.V. Senior Secondary School
Upinder Rooprai