Chase A. Polly
Chase A. Polly
Lead 3D Artist
KNOXVILLE TN, United States

I'm an Emmy-nominated 3D artist with professional experience since 2017, specializing in modeling, texturing, and look development. I've contributed to projects across television and AAA game development, bringing high-quality assets to life with a strong focus on detail and storytelling. Currently, I play a leadership role in the development of Kaidro: Clan Battle, contributing to asset creation and the game's visual quality.

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Skills

Vehicle ModelingCharacter ModelingCreature ModelingSculptingRetopologyTexturingTexture BakingPBR Texturingprocedural textures3D AnimationLightingRenderingMotion GraphicsVideo EditingCompositingVersion Control & File OrganizationCreating Asset Management SpreadsheetsMiro for Visual Planning & PresentationsUV Unwrapping & PackingTexel Density OptimizationEfficient UV Layouts for GamesMulti-Channel UV MappingOverlapping & Mirrored UVs for OptimizationEditing & Modifying Existing Game AssetsAdapting Game Assets for New PipelinesMechanical Design & Structure AnalysisMesh Swapping for Modular SystemsModular Design for Mechs & CharactersEnvironment ModelingHard Surface ModelingWeapon ModelingTeam CoordinationTask PrioritizationCross-Discipline CollaborationAsset Pipeline OptimizationInternational TimekeepingModifying Face Normals for Anime ShadingRemote Team CoordinationEffective Feedback & Review ProcessAsynchronous CommunicationTask & Deadline ManagementSOP Writing & Documentation

Software proficiency

Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Blender
Blender
ZBrush
ZBrush
Maya
Maya
Keyshot
Keyshot
Mixer
Mixer
Photoshop
Photoshop
After Effects
After Effects
Marmoset Toolbag
Marmoset Toolbag
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Painter
Megascans
Megascans
Substance 3D Designer
Substance 3D Designer
Redshift
Redshift
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D

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Productions

    • Mobile Game
      Kaidro the Awakening
    • Year
      2023
    • Role
      Character Artist / Weapon Artist / Creature Artist / Environment Artist
    • Company
      Gadget-Bot Productions
    • Video Game
      BoneLab
    • Year
      2026
    • Role
      Weapon Artist
    • Company
      Gadget-Bot Productions
    • Video Game
      Highstreet
    • Year
      2022
    • Role
      Environment Artist
    • Company
      Gadget-Bot Productions
    • Mobile Game
      Apex Ledgens Mobile
    • Year
      2022
    • Role
      Character Artist
    • Company
      Gadget-Bot Productions
    • Mobile Game
      GreenPark VIRTUES
    • Year
      2022
    • Role
      Character Artist
    • Company
      Gadget-Bot Productions
    • Video Game
      BulletVille
    • Year
      2022
    • Role
      Character Artist
    • Company
      Nowwa Corp
    • TV Production
      4Warn
    • Year
      2019
    • Role
      Environment Artist
    • Company
      News4
    • Movie
      Day7
    • Year
      2019
    • Role
      concept artist and poster artist
    • Company
      Omega Pictures

Experience

  • Lead 3d Artist at Kaidro LLC
    Remote (Los Angeles CA / Knoxville TN), US
    January 2023 - March 2025

    As both a contractor and lead artist on Kaidro, I was responsible for creating and overseeing the development of 3D assets, including characters, weapons, vehicles, and environment props. While leading production, I was also actively involved in asset creation alongside my team. I played a key role in refining asset workflows, ensuring consistency, and optimizing models for real-time use. Additionally, I helped develop a swapping part system for modular assets, improving customization and flexibility. I also led the revamp of existing assets, updating older models to align with new workflow standards, including UV and texel density improvements, and optimizing texture maps to fit the game’s evolving art direction and rendering requirements. My contributions extended to providing feedback and guidance to the 3D art team, streamlining production, and maintaining visual quality standards.

  • 3d Character Artist // 3d Environment Artist at Gadget-Bot Productions
    Remote (Los Angeles CA / Knoxville TN), US
    September 2021 - January 2023

    I worked as a contractor at Gadget-Bot Productions, contributing to projects such as Apex Legends Mobile, Bonelab, GreenPark, Highstreet, and Kaidro. While I created models for characters, weapons, vehicles, and environment props across various projects, I primarily worked on Kaidro. In addition to asset creation, I helped develop a swapping part system for assets to enhance modularity and customization.

  • 3d Character Artist at Nowwa Corp
    Remote (Liechtenstein / Knoxville TN), United States of America
    August 2021 - December 2021

  • 3d Artist / Animator at Gamma Blast Studio
    Remote (Nashville TN / Knoxville TN), United States of America
    August 2020 - May 2021

  • Freelance 3d Artist at Gamma Blast Studio
    Nashville, United States of America
    November 2019 - December 2019

  • Graphic Artist at WSMV channel 4 news
    Nashville, United States of America
    September 2017 - October 2019

    I make news graphics and animation that are displayed on live television.

  • concept artist at Omega Pictures
    Nashville, United States of America
    May 2017 - October 2017

    The project was called Day 7.

    I was the lead concept artist and I've worked on poster art and kick starter rewards.