About | Heather Marra

Hello!

My name is Heather Marra, and I am currently a second-year graduate student at the Savannah College of Art and Design. I’m pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Video Game Design, with a focus on 3D modeling, textures, and shader development. After graduating with my MFA, I plan to enter the video game industry as a prop and environment modeler, where I can continue to explore my passion for storytelling.

I am very detail-oriented and find joy in discovering new ways to convey a character's narrative through their appearance, the surrounding environment, and their props. In video games, where players can interact closely with their surroundings, I love incorporating small details into my models that reveal more about a character's backstory as players explore.

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EDUCATION

Savannah College of Art and Design | Master of Fine Arts in Game Development | Expected August 2026

Savannah College of Art and Design | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation | June 2024

Double Concentration: Technical Animation and 3D Character Animation

SKILLS

Software: Maya, ZBrush, Substance Suite, Houdini, Marmoset, Unreal Engine 5, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Flo Production Tracker, Blender

Technical Skills: Hard Surface Modeling, Organic Modeling, PBR Texturing, Procedural Texturing, Lighting, UV Mapping, Retopology, Animation Pipeline

Professional Skills: Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Organization, Time Management, Working Under Pressure, Teamwork, Task Delegation, Communication, Quick Learner, Meeting Deadlines

Best Animated Film - B!tchFest 2024 | October 2024

Best Art - SCAD Global Game Jam | February 2022

AWARDS

Fun Train VR Inc. - 3D Art Intern | October 2025 - January 2026

Developing models and textures for the game's cosmetic system, focusing on ideation, concepting, and the creation of the models and textures.
Creating comprehensive asset sheets for existing models, textures, and decals to visualize the current cosmetic library and identify missing elements within the system.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

“Ultramarine” Short Film | 3D Modeling Lead, Texturing Lead, and Co-Producer

Worked closely with the art team to create models and textures based on their concepts.
Created a schedule and deadlines to keep production on track and consistently kept the team 2 weeks ahead of schedule.
Communicated with the rigging artist to optimize topology for his workflow.

“For the Love of Music” VFX Senior Thesis | 3D Modeler and Texture Artist

Produced 3D modeled assets and textures in a photorealistic style.

“How Book” SCAD Animation Studios Episodic Series | 3D Modeler and Texture Artist

Made 20+ models in the style of a children’s show.
Assisted in the revamping of the textures to better fit the series’s style.

COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS

Coffee · Deli - Barista and BOH | February 2024 - Present

Memorized 40+ drink builds and 20+ food items.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Assisted in training new baristas, demonstrating proper techniques for beverage preparation, customer service, and equipment maintenance.

Foxy Loxy Cafe - Shift Lead and Barista | July 2021 - February 2024

Memorized 20+ drink builds for different beverages.
Accommodated customers' specific needs and resolved issues when necessary.
Supervised my team and fostered a positive work environment, ensuring smooth daily operations.
Trained new employees in coffee brewing techniques, customer service standards, and cafe policies.