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Professional Experince

JUN 2025 - CURRENT

Project After Hours

& Vedtline

Freelance CG Generalist

Vancouver, BC

Remote

  • Created high-fidelity creature assets from sculpt to final lookdev, with a focus on surfacing and material realism using Zbrush, Mari, Substance Painter/Designer, and Arnold/V-Ray within cinematic pipelines.

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  • Directed visual development for original IPs (Project After Hours, Veldtline), shaping worldbuilding, surfacing direction, and character/creature identity through texture and material design.

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  • Handled full asset pipeline – sculpting, retopology, UVs, texturing, shading, and lighting.

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  • Enhanced production efficiency by organizing workflows, tracking tasks, and coordinating artist onboarding using Notion, Miro, and Discord.

SEP 2025 - CURRENT

Safeway Extra

Cashier

Vancouver, BC

  • Efficiently handled high-volume transactions while delivering friendly, accurate service that built positive customer experiences.

JUL 2025 - CURRENT

Starbucks

Barista

Vancouver, BC

  • Delivered fast, consistent, and personalized customer service in a high-volume environment, maintaining efficiency and quality under pressure.

  • Independently managed closing shifts, balancing register, drink preparation, and full store reset to ensure seamless handoff for the next day.

MAR 2025 - CURRENT

Like Mom’s House

  • Offering reliable home, pet, and property care carried out to “mom’s house” standards.

Cleaner & Landscaper

Vancouver,  BC

JUL 2023 - NOV 2023

Geek Squad

Instore Geek Squad Agent

Burnaby, BC

  • Diagnosed computer issues and delivered a range of effective solutions, ensuring a high success rate in device repairs.

  • Collaborated with team members to repair multiple devices simultaneously, while managing new client intakes and check outs for efficient workflow.

  • Provided cost-effective and timely alternatives tailored to clients needs.

Education

OCT 2023 - FEB 2025

Think Tank Training Centre

3D + CG Asset Creation for Film and Games Diploma

Vancouver, BC

  • Collaborated with mentors, global mentors, teaching assistants, and fellow students on complex projects, enhancing teamwork and creative problem-solving skills.

  • Developed and maintained detailed production schedules, ensuring the timely completion of projects and meeting professional standards for asset creation.

  • Served as class representative for four consecutive terms, fostering communication between students and faculty and addressing class-related concerns.

  • Became Think Tank Ambassador – Representing the school by engaging with prospective students, sharing personal experiences and insights, and providing feedback to program management on potential candidates.

SEPT 2022 - APR 2023

Vancouver Island University

Dual Course Credit Program

Fine Arts

Nanaimo, BC

  • Explored fine art mediums to illustrate form, silhouette, and light, building a foundation of artistic skills.

  • Completed projects of various scales, from small (postage stamp illustration) to large (a 4’ x 3’ x 3’ cardboard cat-head sculpture), using both purchased and recycled materials such as cardboard, wood, metal, charcoal, wax, paint, and chalk.​

  • Completed the first year of university while in high school as a dual course credit student.​

  • Achieved placement on the Dean’s list 2023.

JUL 2022

Animal Logic

Work Week Experience

Vancouver, BC

  • Gained hands-on experience with various computer animation software, including Maya, Blender, and Houdini, alongside other industry-related skills.

  • Collaborated with fellow students and educators to approach and solve diverse creative challenges.

  • Selected as one of eight participants from over 100 applicants for this competitive program.

  • Produced multiple works showcasing skills in animation, simulation, modeling, and visual effects.

Hobbies

Film Nerd  –  Plant Parent  –  Bedroom Musician  –  Rock Climber  –  Streamer  –  Sketchbook Hoarder  - Reader

emberpettersen@gmail.com

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