About Clay MacDonald

Who I Am

Hey, I'm Clay MacDonald. I just really like making game stuff, from characters and props to full gameplay assets.

Most of my time is in Blender, making sure models are built cleanly, rigged correctly, and ready to work in-engine. I care a lot about quality and presentation, while still making sure the asset works properly in-game.

This site is where I post my work and take on commissions. Simple as that.

What Matters to Me

Making work that looks strong and runs well in-game.
Staying curious, learning constantly, and refining every project.
Building things I'd be genuinely proud to put my name on.

Background

A quick look at where I started, how I leveled up, and what I work with now.

Early Start

Around age 14: started learning 3D in SketchUp and got hooked on building game-style assets.

Modding Era

2019: started modding Battlefront II (2017), then moved into Blender as my main modeling pipeline.

Studio Production

2024: joined Coffee Moth Games and worked on Neon Overdrive, applying 3D and technical skills in a shipped production workflow.

Skills Snapshot

3D Workflow

Hard surface modeling
Cloth sculpting and cleanup
Topology and UV layout
Retopo and mesh optimization
In-engine asset setup

Art Process

Reference gathering and visual direction
Texture and material iteration
Material creation and surface detailing
Polish passes for final presentation

Engine & VFX

Unreal material setup and tuning
Niagara VFX setup
In-engine visual iteration and polish

Modding Experience

Production-style mod development
Testing and release prep
Working within game-specific constraints