Daniel Cano Martinez

Multidisciplinary 2D/3D Artist specialized in Unreal Engine 5 for real-time environments, optimized shaders, and high-performance asset creation. I integrate AI tools (Meshy, Krea, ChatGPT and custom pipelines) across the entire workflow to accelerate concepting, modeling, material creation and iteration—shortening production time while boosting visual quality.

• Developed optimized shaders, LOD systems and procedural materials for large-scale environments.
• Built internal procedural tools to increase team productivity and asset consistency.
• Integrated AI-driven tools into the production pipeline, significantly improving iteration speed.

Environment and Prop Artist for the tactical FPS Alpha Response using Unreal Engine 5. Created modular environment pieces, hero props and game-ready assets focused on performance, readability, and stylistic cohesion.

• Delivered high-quality PBR assets optimized for real-time FPS gameplay.
• Improved scene performance through clean topology and optimized materials.
• Contributed to environmental storytelling and cohesive worldbuilding.

Created modular environments, props and optimized Unreal Engine assets for internal productions. Worked in cross-regional collaboration with teams in Europe and Korea, ensuring AAA standards in asset quality and performance.

• Built modular kits and scalable assets for large real-time environments.
• Improved performance of complex scenes by optimizing UVs, materials and geometry.
• Delivered consistent, high-quality assets under AAA workflows and pipelines.

Prop and environment artist for Gothic 1 Remake using Unreal Engine. Specialized in clean topology, UV layout and PBR texturing aligned with the project's artistic direction.

• Produced polished, game-ready props matching the Gothic remake style.
• Improved environmental readability and cohesion through consistent asset design.
• Successfully integrated assets into established AAA pipelines.

Created 3D content, stylized assets and motion graphics for interactive installations and audiovisual productions.

• Designed animations and 3D visuals for commercial and public-facing interactive experiences.
• Delivered stylized 3D elements supporting narrative and visual goals.

Maintained and updated front-end systems for gaming-related web products.

• Improved performance and reliability of high-traffic pages.
• Implemented functional and visual enhancements to strengthen user experience.