Emil Gruev
Emil Gruev
Senior Environment Artist
Sofia, Bulgaria

Summary

"Hello! I am a passionate artist with a background in traditional arts, specializing in sculpture and woodcarving. Over the past 8 years, I have immersed myself in the exciting world of the video game industry. I completed a Master's program in Video Game Design in Bulgaria, which led me to a fulfilling role as a 3D Environment Artist at Ubisoft Sofia for 3 years. During my time there, I had the privilege of contributing to renowned game titles such as Assassin's Creed Origins and the Assassin's Creed DLC, Curse of the Pharaoh.

Following my tenure at Ubisoft, I embarked on a freelance career, collaborating on diverse game projects and offering my skills in both 2D and 3D artwork. Currently, I am proud to serve as the CEO of my own outsourcing company, 'Covem 23,' while also working as a teacher and 3D Environment Artist at Illuvium.

Skills

3D ModelingCharacter ModelingEnvironment ModelingProp ModelingConcept DesignConcept ArtEnvironment DesignLevel Designlevel artStorytellingDigital SculptingSculptingTexturingPBR TexturingUV MappingDigital PaintingDrawingTraditional ArtTeachingGame Design

Software proficiency

Photoshop
Photoshop
3ds Max
3ds Max
Blender
Blender
ZBrush
ZBrush
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Unity
Unity
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Designer
Substance 3D Designer
SpeedTree
SpeedTree
3DCoat
3DCoat
Illustrator
Illustrator
Pencil2D
Pencil2D
Marvelous Designer
Marvelous Designer
Marmoset Toolbag
Marmoset Toolbag
Procreate
Procreate

Productions

    • Video Game
      Illuvium
    • Year
      2024
    • Role
      3D Environment artist
    • Company
      Illuvium
    • Video Game
      WWI Isonzo Italian Front
    • Year
      2022
    • Role
      3D Environment artist
    • Company
      Blackmill Games, M2H
    • Video Game
      Assassin`s Creed Origins The Curse of the Pharaohs
    • Year
      2018
    • Role
      3D Environemnt artist
    • Company
      Ubisoft
    • Video Game
      Assassin`s Creed Origins
    • Year
      2017
    • Role
      3D Environemnt artist
    • Company
      Ubisoft

Experience

  • 3D environment artist at Illuvium
    Sydney , Australia
    May 2021 - Present

  • CEO at Covem 23
    Sofia, Bulgaria
    January 2020 - Present

    Founder of outsoursing studio for video game development doing 3D art and concept art

  • 3D Environment art and concept artist for games at Freelance
    Sofia, Bulgaria
    April 2018 - January 2020

    - 3D Environment modeling

    - Level Art

    - Concept environment art

    - Concept character art

    - Creating texture and materials

    - 3D Character design

  • 3D Environemnt Artist at Ubisoft
    Sofia, Bulgaria
    August 2015 - March 2018