Blender
Muhammad Shahzaib Siddiqui
3D Artist | Environment Design | Data Processing Specialist
Islamabad
Summary
Experienced 3D Artist & Data Processing Specialist with 7+ years in the creation of game-ready assets and real-time production pipelines. Contributed to the high-quality Megascans library at Epic Games / Quixel through large-scale scan data processing, photogrammetry, and asset pipeline optimization.
Managed and processed 3000+ assets, ensuring production-ready delivery with consistent quality. Skilled in 3D modeling, texturing, and environment design, 3D software and data management tools to streamline workflows from capture to final integration in real-time projects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Data Processing Specialist
Epic Games / Quixel
Islamabad, IS
06.2022 - 03.2026
- Process and manage large-scale global scan datasets for the Megascans library, ensuring production-ready asset delivery
- Convert raw scan data into high-quality 3D assets using photogrammetry tools such as RealityScan
- Perform color calibration and asset refinement using Adobe Lightroom to maintain consistency and realism
- Design and maintain an Asset Zoo in Unreal Engine 5 to validate processed assets and identify mesh, lighting, and material issues
- Collaborate with development teams by supporting QA during the development phase of automating processing tools, identifying bugs and improving workflows
- Train and onboard contractors and new team members, ensuring alignment with pipeline standards and best practices
- Participate in cross-team environment and 3D modeling projects in Unreal Engine 5, contributing to asset creation and scene development
- Track asset lifecycle from scanning to final production using internal tools and project management systems
- Monitor and optimize performance of remote data processing machines
- Execute high-priority tasks under tight deadlines, ensuring fast turnaround without compromising quality
- Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain pipeline efficiency and asset quality across the Megascans ecosystem
Game Designer
ePaging Pvt Ltd
Karachi, Sindh
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with 3D artists and developers to drive the game development pipeline from concept to implementation
- Defined and refined gameplay mechanics, systems, and project requirements, ensuring alignment with scope and timelines
- Improved character and environment assets by enhancing textures, visual quality, and performance optimization
- Created 3D models and textured game-ready props and usable character assets
- Contributed to environment design and asset integration, ensuring consistency and quality across scenes
- Designed and maintained game design documentation (GDD) to support team alignment and production clarity
3D Game Artist
Innovative Solutions
Karachi, Sindh
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Created high-poly and low-poly 3D assets for the game MyWhoosh, following established production pipelines
- Gathered and analyzed reference materials to ensure accuracy and visual consistency of assets
- Performed UV unwrapping and developed high-quality textures for game-ready assets
- Optimized models for real-time performance, ensuring efficiency without compromising visual fidelity
- Imported and validated assets in Unreal Engine, ensuring proper integration and functionality within the game environment
Game Level Designer / Co Owner
Lambda GameWorks
Karachi, Sindh
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Co-founded a freelance game development studio, delivering environment design and 3D asset production for game projects
- Designed and developed game environments in Unreal Engine, including asset placement, lighting, post-processing, and scene optimization
- Created 3D models from concept art, ensuring visual consistency and technical feasibility
- Produced high-quality textures to enhance realism and overall asset quality
- Optimized environments and assets for real-time performance across platforms
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
SZABIST (KARACHI CAMPUS)
Karachi 04.2001 -
Skills
3D Asset Creation
Environment Art
Game-Ready Assets
PBR Textures & Materials
Asset Optimization
Asset Management
Production Coordination
Certification
Project Management Fundamentals by Learnerbly (via Solara LMS)
Software
Zbrush
Substance Painter
Photoshop
Unreal Engine
Reality Scan
Lightroom
XNormal
Marmoset Toolbag
Cloud Compare
Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Project Management Fundamentals by Learnerbly (via Solara LMS)
03-2026
Data Processing Specialist
Epic Games / Quixel
06.2022 - 03.2026
Game Designer
ePaging Pvt Ltd
12.2021 - 05.2022
3D Game Artist
Innovative Solutions
06.2020 - 07.2021
Game Level Designer / Co Owner
Lambda GameWorks
08.2017 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
SZABIST (KARACHI CAMPUS)
04.2001 -