Professional Summary: Cinematic Artist & Real-Time Content Pipeline Specialist
I am a highly experienced specialist focusing on the full content pipeline within Unreal Engine 5. I leverage a 10+ year background in filmmaking (camera, lighting, direction) to create high-impact real-time content.
My core expertise is the convergence of:
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Cinematic Art: Authoring, lighting, and staging emotionally resonant in-game cutscenes using UE5 Sequencer.
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Level Design/Environment Art: Structuring levels and environments for both gameplay flow and cinematic framing, including contributing to the shipped title Spirit of the North 2.
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Social Content Production: Translating high-fidelity 3D assets into successful marketing campaigns (generated over 10M+ total views and 36K+ followers in under 6 months).
Key Skills & Proficiencies
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Cinematic Art: Real-Time Cinematics, UE5 Sequencer, Dynamic Lighting/Rendering Optimization, Video Direction & Post-Production.
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Level Design: Level Layout, Environment Art, Spatial Construction, High-Fidelity Asset Integration.
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Content Strategy: Game Trailer Production & Editing, Social Content Strategy, Brand & Visual Compliance.
Relevant Professional Experience (UE5 Focus)
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Level Designer / Cinematic Artist / Social Content Producer (Contract) - Infuse Studio
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Pipeline Specialization: Led the full production of in-game cinematics.
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Level Art Contribution: Specialized in technical Level Design and Cinematic Art for Spirit of the North 2, ensuring seamless integration into the gameplay narrative.
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Marketing Bridge: Created trailers, short-form gameplay, and promotional visuals for external marketing, ensuring visual consistency across all platforms.
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Cinematic Artist (Part-time) - Flama Craftworks
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Led storyboarding, camera layout, and sequence editing for game teasers and trailers.
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Leveraged Level Design skills to structurally set up and light complex scenes for cinematic framing.
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Digital Content Producer (Tātaki Auckland Unlimited) & Training Visuals Producer (NZDF)
- Managed entire content pipelines for high-stakes video deliverables over 10+ years, culminating in award-winning, high-quality production across diverse sectors.
Portfolio & Relevant Links
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Website : Sammi Kim - Home
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YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@flipside3d
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LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammi-kim-83123032/
- Accolades: Epic Games Korea Nanite Challenge - 3rd Place.
Contact Information
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E-mail:
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Location: Auckland, New Zealand (Available for remote contracts globally)
Additional Information
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Seeking: Paid contract work or full-time remote roles. Available for immediate project discussion.
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Publication: Author of the book: “Starting Unreal Engine 5 for filmmakers” (Ruby Paper, Oct 2023).
Feedback
If you have serious inquiries about a project, please reach out via email. General questions or constructive feedback on my work are also welcome!