About Me
Hey! I'm Will Clevenger, a 3D artist who makes environments, props, VFX and lighting for games, and builds websites on the side. Right now I'm the creative lead on Project Darkwater, a volunteer-run revival of a pirate MMORPG, where I run the audio, animation, 3D art and 2D art departments. I also handle the 3D art and VFX for Original Bug Games and built their website. Earlier this year I interned at A Square Games & Simulation, making environments, props, VFX and lighting for Pandora's Party Box. I'm looking for my next role on a game team where I can keep growing as an artist.
Skills
- 3D Modeling: Blender, Maya, ZBrush
- Texturing: Substance 3D Painter, Substance 3D Designer, Photoshop
- Lighting: Unreal Engine, Unity
- VFX: Houdini, Niagara (Unreal Engine), Shuriken (Unity), Shader Graph
- Game Engines: Unreal Engine, Unity
- Version Control: Github
- Task Management: Jira, Trello, Notion, ClickUp, Asana
- Coding: HTML, CSS, Unreal Blueprints, C#
- Production: Documentation, Project Coordination, Agile/SCRUM, Cross-Disciplinary Communication
- Currently Learning: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, React Native
- Other: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), Microsoft Office Suite
Experience
- 3D Artist Intern @ A Square Games & Simulation
- (January 2026 - May 2026)
- Creative Lead @ Project Darkwater
- (June 2025 - Present)
- 3D Character Artist & VFX Artist @ Launching Limbs (Yogscast Game Jam)
- (December 2024 - January 2025)
- 3D Artist, VFX Artist, & Web Dev @ Original Bug Games
- (June 2024 - Present)
- 3D Artist & VFX Artist @ Light Reforged
- (October 2023 - June 2024)
- Freelance Web Developer
- (February 2020 - Present)
Education
Along with my Associate degree, I hold a Bachelor's degree in Digital Media for Game Design from the University of Central Florida, where I graduated with honors. During my time at university, I had the opportunity to work on a variety of game projects, both individually and as part of a team, which allowed me to develop my skills in 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and VFX. I also made lasting friendships with people who share my passion for games, and completed several internships and freelance projects that gave me real-world experience in the game development industry.
Contact
If you would like to get in touch with me, please feel free to reach out via the contact page. You can also connect with me on LinkedIn, ArtStation, or GitHub. I am always open to discussing potential job opportunities, collaborations, or just connecting with fellow artists and game developers!
Hobbies and Interests
In addition to my passion for 3D art and game development, I have a variety of hobbies and interests that keep me inspired and motivated. Some of my favorite activities include:
- Playing video games, especially those with strong artistic direction and immersive worlds
- Exploring new technologies and software related to 3D art and game development
- Attending industry events and conferences to network and learn from other professionals
- Traveling and experiencing different cultures, which often inspires my artistic work
- Cooking and trying out new recipes in my free time
My Pets
I am a proud cat parent to five adorable feline companions, Tony, Vanellope, Giulia, Khonshu, and Odin. As well as a leopard gecko named Sisu!
Tony
Vanellope
Giulia
Khonshu
Odin
Sisu