About me
Hello!
My name is Hyungjin Yang. I am a Character artist from South Korea, and I have been studying 3D character modeling at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco since Fall 2016. Before moving to the United States, I studied 3D animation for three years at Hoseo University in Korea, where I gained a solid foundation in 3D modeling, animation, rigging, and dynamics.
One of my core values is always striving to be better than yesterday. When it comes to 3D modeling, which I am more passionate about than anything else, I constantly push myself to create better artworks than my previous piece. It brings me great joy to do what I love, and that joy only grows when I see improvements in my work. This continuous progress fuels my motivation and gives me the most rewarding feeling.
I am eager to learn new tools, workflows, and techniques. I also enjoy placing myself in new environments, as I believe it’s an excellent way to meet people who inspire me. I welcome challenges, knowing they will help me grow not only as an artist but also as a person.
Thank you so much for visiting my website and viewing my portfolio :)
Best,
Hyungjin Yang.
EDUCATION
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA
Major : 3D Modeling
2016 - 2020
Coursework includes: Creating high- and low-poly assets for games and animation, hard surface modeling, UV creation, rigging, lighting and rendering basics for pre-viz, and pipeline workflow for studio output.
Major : 3D Animation
2011 - 2014
Chun An, South Korea
Hoseo University
Coursework includes: Creating short 3D animations, VFX for short films and hand painted game assets for mobile games.
EXPERIENCE
Character Artist
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Contributed to the development of The First Descendant and its live services.
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Created playable characters, themed costumes, vehicles, animals, fur, hair, and props, while optimizing low-poly modeling and UV unwrapping for efficiency.
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Provided feedback and guidance to teammates as the Team Lead, ensuring asset quality and consistency.
Nexon Games
Seoul, Korea
Apir 2022 - Aug 2025
Junior Character Artist
Sucker Punch Productions
Bellevue, WA USA
Feb 2021 - Jan 2022
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Contributed to Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut, Legends, and Ghost of Yotei.
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Created animals, character props, and texture variations for costumes, while optimizing low-poly modeling and UV unwrapping for efficiency.
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Collaborated closely with outsourcing partners to ensure asset quality and consistency.
SKILL
Maya, 3D Max, Zbrush, 3D coat, Substance Painter, Marmoset Toolbag, Mari, Unreal Engine, Xgen, Photoshop, After Effect, Marvelous Designer.
MILITARY
Completed 2 years of mandatory service as a citizen of Republic of Korea - Republic of Korea Marine Corps
2012 - 2014
LANGUAGE
Korean, English