Alex (JeongHyun) Shi is a Vancouver-based Lighting & Look Dev Artist l CG Generalist with over 6 years of experience creating visually compelling content through Modeling, Animation, Lighting, and Compositing. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Games Animation from ESAT in Valencia, Spain, she combines a strong artistic foundation with advanced technical expertise.
She began her career as a Modeler at Giantstep, a renowned post-production company in Korea, where she developed a deep understanding of the power of visuals. Her passion for storytelling and crafting evocative imagery led her to transition into a Lighting Artist, where she discovered her creative voice in shaping and enhancing visual narratives.
Alex has honed her skills across various industries, including VFX and Motion Graphics, building a diverse portfolio that showcases her ability to adapt to creative challenges. Her strong foundation in the arts and passion for art direction enable her to seamlessly align with and elevate any project’s artistic vision.
Proficient in tools such as Maya, Houdini, Arnold, Substance Painter, ZBrush, Nuke, and Adobe Creative Suite, Alex merges technical precision with a sharp creative eye to deliver visually stunning projects. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Korean, her multilingual skills and multicultural perspective enhance her ability to collaborate effectively and create visuals that resonate with audiences worldwide.
Career
THE MILL (Seoul, Korea)
3D Generalist (Sep 2022 - Nov 2024)
HIVELAB (Pangyo, Korea)
3D Generalist (Nov 2020 - Aug 2022)
GIANTSTEP (Seoul, Korea)
Modeler (May 2016 - May 2018)
Software
Maya, Houdini, Arnold, SubstancePainter, Zbrush,
Nuke, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects