Yifan XU
Phone: +1 (305) 794-7057 / +86 13095698556
Email: yx0585a@gmail.com
Portfolio: yxx736.myportfolio.com
WeChat: xuyifanfanfan
EDUCATION
University of Miami | MFA in Interactive Media
Aug 2024 – May 2026 (Expected)
GPA: 3.55/4.0
American University (Kogod School of Business) | BS in International Business
Aug 2016 – May 2021
WORK EXPERIENCE
Adia | Game Art Project Manager Nanjing, China | Jun 2023 – Feb 2024
AAA/AA Projects: Collaborated with top-tier publishers on high-profile titles including Death Stranding 2 and Dragon Hunter.
Project Management: Managed 3D modeling, animation, and concept art pipelines.
Full Lifecycle: Oversaw the complete game art production workflow, from initial concept to final engine-ready assets.
Capvision | Consulting Associate Shanghai, China | Apr 2022 – Apr 2023
Global Consulting: Provided investment advisory services for institutional clients across Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia.
Industry Insights: Partnered with industry experts to deliver critical market intelligence and data-driven insights.
PROJECTS
MOCAAD VR Experience (Digital Heritage Collaboration)
Transformed the "Game Changers" mural into a 3D interactive VR environment to digitize local cultural narratives.
Role (VR Environment Designer):
Architected immersive VR layouts, translating 2D artistic themes into a 3D spatial narrative.
Built 3D scenes in Unity and Unreal Engine, focusing on visual storytelling to guide user experience.
Design & Optimization: Utilized Low-poly modeling to ensure high frame rates and smooth performance within the VR environment.
Outcome: Delivered a high-fidelity prototype to MOCAAD, providing a scalable model for future mural digitizations.
The 5 Star Host Website Redesign Oct 2024 – Dec 2024 (Instructor: Prof. Sanne Martens)
Research & UI/UX: Conducted competitive analysis and audience research to execute a comprehensive redesign of a local property management site.
SKILLS
Languages: Chinese (Native), English (Fluent)
Development & Engines: Unity, Unreal Engine, C#
Design & Modeling: Maya, Substance Painter, Figma, Onshape, Bambu Studio
Project Management: P4V (Perforce), Excel
ACHIEVEMENTS & INTERESTS
Dota 2: 10,000+ hours; ranked top 300 on the NA server.