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Island Design

Environment for Animated Short Film

A cinematic environment created for a student short film project

This freelance environment design was my first paid project, created for a fellow student’s animated short film during his final semester. As an Environment Artist, I was responsible for designing a small yet visually compelling island setting for several key scenes in the film. With the client focused on character animation and post-production, I independently delivered a polished, animation-ready scene using Unreal Engine and Marketplace assets.

Key Design Highlights

  • Client-Focused Design – Worked from loose direction to create a setting that complemented the tone, scale, and framing of the film.
  • Cinematic Composition – Applied basic principles of cinematography and environmental staging to support effective shot framing and character movement.
  • Efficient Asset Use – Utilized and customized Marketplace assets to match the artistic vision and save time on production.
  • Real-Time Visual Quality – Balanced visual fidelity with performance to ensure smooth playback during animation render passes.

Tech Stack

Engine

Unreal Engine

Tools

Unreal Marketplace

Results

  • Delivered a production-ready island environment on time and to the client’s satisfaction.
  • Gained practical experience in working with a client, following scene requirements, and supporting narrative goals through level design.
  • Learned key cinematography and filmmaking principles, enhancing my ability to design with storytelling in mind.
  • Marked my first paid project as an Environment Artist, reinforcing my confidence in delivering quality work in a collaborative setting.