Hello, I’m Emily!
I’m a 3D Artist with over 10 years of experience working in game development and immersive experiences. I love to craft vibrant and immersive worlds.
My work experience so far includes freelance work as a Senior 3D Artist at studios including ZA/UM Studio and Maze Theory, Senior 3D Artist at XR Games, Senior Environment Artist at Sigtrap Games, Senior Environment Artist at Oxford VR, creating immersive worlds to provide VR therapy for mental health issues, and 3D Artist at Draw & Code, working on a wide variety of exciting immersive technology projects.
Notable projects:
- Zero Parades – upcoming game for PC and PS5.
- Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow – VR game on Meta Quest, PSVR2 and Steam VR.
- Starship Troopers: Continuum – VR game on Meta Quest and PSVR2.
- Under Cover VR – VR game on Meta Quest 2, 3 and Pro.
- GameChange VR therapy for psychosis.
- Fear of Heights VR therapy.
- Designing assets for AR & VR fusion game demo Companion.
- Visual displays for the highly successful Terracotta Warriors exhibiton at Liverpool’s World Museum, which included having 3D structures I designed built in large scale for projection mapping.
If you would like to see my full CV, click here.
To get in touch email: emilycheung3d (at) gmail.com
Skills: 3D Modelling & Unwrapping / PBR Texturing / Hand Painted Texturing / Procedural Materials / Sculpting / Re-topologising / Optimisation / In-Engine Scene Setup / Lighting / Version Control / Concept Design / Agile Workflow & Jira / Graphics & Motion Design
Software: Maya / Blender / Photoshop / ZBrush / Substance Designer / Substance Painter / Marmoset Toolbag/ Unity / Illustrator
Extra:
- Limit Break mentor 2025 + 2026.
- Masterclass at MetStudios Brighton – Lessons From 3D Artist Emily Cheung
- Article on 80.lv – Designing a Stylized Studio Apartment in Maya and Substance 3D Painter and included in Best Environment Breakdowns of 2022.
- Member of BAFTA Crew Games 2017-2020.
- Conference Associate at GDC Europe 2015-2016.
- Volunteer Judge at Liverpool John Moore’s University Game Jam 2015.
- Awards: Cartridge Save’s 3D Print Cup – Best Team with Tengu-san.
