I’m Esther, a concept and 3D artist with a passion for games and animation. From designing a training game at the Army Game Studio to creating and updating websites at Kinetic Communications, my diverse internship experiences have provided me with a unique combination of artistic and technical skills. I’m currently working as a Marketing Assistant at Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest while taking on a variety of freelance projects including web design and 3D modeling.
I’m inspired by all things physics and fantasy, especially Tolkien’s works and anything about outer space. After four years, I recently finished writing and illustrating The White Cat, a fantasy webcomic inspired by a French fairytale (published on Webtoons). In my free time, I’m writing a children’s book and developing a pixel art RPG game with a few friends.
If you’re interested in working with me or would like to hear more about my art, feel free to reach out to me via email at esthergrimes1703@gmail.com. I’d love to hear from you!
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Skills
Software proficiency
Maya
ZBrush
Photoshop
Illustrator
Substance 3D Painter
Premiere
Unreal Engine
Procreate
Visual Studio
Figma
Experience
• Collaborating with the marketing team to improve the library's website, ensuring that library resources are easily accessible to patrons
• Designing promotional content for the library such as posters and social media posts
• Iterating on designs and ideas in response to feedback
• Planning for and assisting with outreach and library events
• Paging for ≥4 hours per week, checking in and shelving library materials
• Cross-training in various departments to gain a broader understanding of library functions and resources• Collaborated with the Head of Marketing at Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest to rework their website in WordPress, focusing on clean and intuitive design
• Executing projects in web design and 3D modeling with precision and clear communicationStarting in fall of 2025, I interned as a web designer and developer at Kinetic. My key responsibilities included:
• Using Figma to design and prototype unique websites
• Building designs using WordPress as well as statically using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Making design improvements to existing sites
• Collaborating with other designers and developers using GitHub• Interned with Travis Blaise, Chief Creative Director of SketchToAnimate and former Disney animator
• Worked as a 2D artist to draw character turnarounds and pose references for ARC animated pilot episode
• Implemented feedback to revise and color drawingsOver the summer of 2024, I gained Secret clearance and interned with the Army Game Studio as a 2D and 3D artist, working with a team to create a training game for the Department of Defense.
Key Responsibilities: created concept art for UI and 3D models, created digital illustrations for final UI, textured 3D models in Substance 3D Painter, created hand-drawn animations in Photoshop, and worked with programming team to tailor art to gameplay needs
Software Used: Unity, Substance 3D Painter, Maya, Photoshop, Illustrator