Niara Clay

Niara Clay has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of 3D environment art. Niara is currently working as a 3D environment artist at Certain Affinity since May 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a freelance 3D artist from October 2021 to the present.

Niara also has experience working at Electronic Arts (EA) as a 3D environment artist from January 2021 to February 2022. Before that, they worked at Couch Rat Studios as a 3D environment artist from August 2020 to December 2020.

In 2019, Niara worked at Studio Whip, where they were part of an 18-person multidisciplinary team creating a suspenseful stealth horror game. Niara'srole as a 3D environment artist involved creating highly detailed environment pieces from concept to in-engine assets that met the needs of the level designers. Niara worked at Studio Whip from November 2019 to July 2020.

Prior to that, Niara gained experience at the University of Central Florida, where they worked as an Environment Lead and Marketing Lead on a short film project called "Serpendipity." Niara was involved in every step of production, including concept, character design, animation, and set dressing. Niara worked at the University of Central Florida from August 2017 to April 2019.

Niara's work experience also includes an internship at Hyperloop One as a Creative Design Intern from June 2016 to August 2016.

Overall, Niara Clay has a strong background in 3D environment art, with experience in both professional studio settings and freelance work.

Niara Clay completed their undergraduate degree in Emerging Media - Character Animation at the University of Central Florida from 2014 to 2019. Niara also pursued a minor in Studio Art during this time. In 2019, they continued their education at the University of Central Florida and earned a Master of Science - MS degree in Game and Interactive Media Design in 2020.