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For this event, our art team of six artists was responsible for the main concept art that set the visual direction, as well as the entire pipeline: level design, art style, modeling, material creation, lighting, optimization, and task management. We also prepared materials and references for the 2D artists who created the map infographics, fully guided the VFX artist who delivered the stunning blizzard and snow effects, and gathered all the SFX references we wanted for the map.On a personal note, creating this map for Tarkov was a completely new experience — not only for the players who will explore it later, but for our team as well. We had to rework it many times and keep adjusting the dimensions of the icebreaker over and over, just so it would actually be playable.One of the biggest challenges was the ship's many corridors and decks. They were so narrow and cramped that the character could barely fit, let alone move around in a way that felt playable. The real puzzle was keeping the icebreaker's unique, recognizable design clear and readable while blending it with gameplay conventions — so the player never feels like they're inside a toy, but inside a massive machine, one powerful enough to crush not just the ice somewhere near the North Pole, but you as well, the moment you set foot on it.There were many challenges along the way, but our team gave it everything we had, so that everyone could truly enjoy the map and immerse themselves in the atmosphere we wanted to create.Art Dream Team:Vladimir OparaAndrew WellsDenis NemytovDmitry Tregubov Evgeny Simonov Vladislav Martynenko

This time I want to focus on the interior of the ship and show a bit more of what it's really like to be inside.The icebreaker is a maze of tangled corridors that connect into one another, almost like a real labyrinth. The location is also extremely vertical, which makes it feel like the ship just goes on forever.Finding references for all of this was a real struggle. General information about the Project 22220 icebreaker is available online — some photos, a few videos, interviews — but there were no blueprints or schematics showing how it's built inside. Eventually we managed to track down some of the earliest blueprints of the project, and that became the foundation for everything you see here. A lot of people probably assumed we'd actually visited the icebreaker, since it turned out so detailed — but to be honest, all of this was pieced together bit by bit: screenshots from interviews filmed on board, all kinds of photos, everything we could possibly get our hands on.When we assembled the first prototype in the early stages — not all the rooms and passages were ready yet — it was already possible to launch it and see the space through the player's eyes. It took me around 40 minutes to run through the entire ship, and that was the moment I realized just how massive a vessel like this would be in real life.Art Dream Team:Vladimir OparaAndrew WellsDenis NemytovDmitry TregubovEvgeny SimonovVladislav Martynenko

Trader Room Environments — Escape from TarkovDesigned interior environments for in-game Trader locations. My responsibilities included scene assembly and set dressing—populating rooms with props and details to create a lived-in, authentic atmosphere rather than a sterile or empty one.

Location: "Labyrinth"This compact map was created for a special event and intentionally deviates from the standard Escape from Tarkov aesthetic. Our team faced a serious challenge: to design an atmospheric, puzzle-like labyrinth beneath the city in an extremely tight timeframe, evoking the feeling of a basement in an abandoned building. We have now formed a permanent team that works on unique and interesting content for events and beyond. Special thanks to everyone who helped bring this project to life.The result is a dark yet captivating environment with five spawn points where players begin their journey. Every corridor and nook contains a fragment of the location's story, while the interplay of light and textures creates a tangible sense of a place that was once alive.Take a step inside and immerse yourself in the harsh atmosphere of "Labyrinth" — from this moment on, your fate is in your hands.

For this task, our team worked on expanding and updating the "Factory" map. My primary responsibility was developing the exterior environment, including creating new flanking routes to expand players' tactical options. The idea to add external routes around the factory arose spontaneously: initially, only a background was planned, but during the process, it became clear that turning small street areas into playable spaces would allow for new tactical flanks and dangerous yet fast exit points.

For the Escape From Tarkov 0.14.0 patch, I contributed to the expansion of the "Streets of Tarkov" location. My work involved designing and implementing several detailed interiors, including cafes, a barber shop, and a real estate agency. This was my first project in this role, providing me with invaluable and memorable experience.

As part of the "Escape From Tarkov" update, I participated in the development of the engaging location "Ground Zero." This project was a valuable and educational experience for me, and I look forward to applying the skills I gained in future works. However, this is not my first role as a Level Artist. I hope that my creative approach will allow me to bring something unique and interesting to future projects.

This period relates to my freelance work where I participated in the development of a mobile project. With the team's permission, I can only show a few examples—several pieces of work. The collaboration lasted just over two years, during which more than 10 different ships and submarines were created. My responsibilities also included working on buildings, terrain elements for locations, and weapons for the ships. While some tasks were particularly interesting, by the end of this project, I faced significant professional burnout.

Some of my first attempts at independently figuring out how to work with locations in the engine. Everything looks quite simple, yet I like the overall composition and atmosphere.

This was the first project assigned to us during our internship in 2019. The entire learning process took about a month. It was quite challenging to grasp all the details without any prior experience in 3D.Render of the final result in Marmoset, Low Poly 4273 tris.

The second project completed during the internship. The task was to create a piece of armor in the style of The Elder Scrolls. The work was comprehensive and involved sculpting, working with fabrics, and fur. It took about a month to complete. Low Poly (5707 tris).