Hi there!

My name is Zack Marlow-McCarthy and I'm a Game Developer and multimedia jack of all trades. My passion is building XR experiences and Games, and telling compelling stories with new media. I'm currently looking for new opportunities so get in touch!

Email me @ zackmarlow@gmail.com

I work on...

Game Development

UnityC#8thwallTHREE.jsGodotShader authoringGame DesignSparkAR
I design and develop games and interactive experiences for mobile, web, and AR/VR platforms using emerging and established technologies. I thrive on the cutting edge of what's possible in realtime interactive experiences.

Multimedia Asset Production

BlenderPhotoshopSubstance PainterPremiere ProFigma
I bring my strong eye for design and traditional video disciplines to the realtime interactive realm. I create 3D models, animations, and video content for a variety of deployments.

Full Stack Web

JavaScriptVue.jsExpress.jsTHREE.jsflask
I build websites and web applications using modern web technologies. I use Vue.js and Express.js to build full stack applications. I also use THREE.js to create 3D realtime experiences for mobile and HMDs.

Experience

  • 2020 - 2024
    Technical Artist @ Invisible Thread LLC
    • Built augmented reality experiences for clients using Unity, SparkAR, and 8thwall;
    • Vetted, learned and pitched new frameworks to expand our offerings;
    • Built and maintained internal tools and processes to streamline the development process;
    • Mentored junior developers as well as training artists and designers for realtime asset creation;
  • 2023
    Creative Coder (contract) @ Ben Mandeburg LLC
    • Using Kinectv2 and a projector running a Touchdesigner based interactive experience, we created a dynamic interactive entrance display for client SAP;
  • 2018-2020
    Creative Coder (contract) @ All Of It Now
    • Front end development for Vuejs based trade show experiences and projection mapping installations;
    • AR research using Unity and Vuforia;
    • Creative director for a 3D framework benchmarking tool;
  • 2014-2017
    Creative Coder @ Lab Binaer
    • Built THREE.js based webGL VR experiences for client Ferchau Engineering;
    • Interactive installation and museum exhibit design and fabrication using VVVV;
    • CAD, microcontroller programming and 3D printing for custom installations;
  • 2013-2015
    Video Editor (contract) @ Vignette Interactive
    • Produced and edited video content for clients such as the Center for American Progress and Vice news;
    • Created webby award winning interactive video documentaries;
    • Developed motion graphics packages and explainers for clients;

Projects

Frame Hanger Pro
Frame Hanger Pro

Frame Hanger Pro was built for the Apple Vision Pro as a proof of concept for mixer reality utility applications. The app allows users to hang pictures on their walls using AR and the Apple Vision Pro. The app was built using Unity and the VisionOS SDK.

Frame Hanger Pro

UnityC#BlenderFigmaMRAVP
Meta Social AR Initiative
Meta Social AR Initiative

With Invisible Thread, we created over a dozen AR filters for Messenger and Instagram for client Meta, and helped to test new features drive the platform forward by creating unique and engaging experiences.

Meta Social AR Initiative

SparkARJavascriptGLSLBlenderMobileAR
Portland Winter Lights Festival
Portland Winter Lights Festival

With Invisible Thread, we created an AR scavenger hunt for the Portland Winter Lights Festival. The experience was built using 8thwall and Niantic's AR platform to create a unique experience for festival goers.

Portland Winter Lights Festival

8thwallJavascriptGLSLNianticMobileAR
Filta
Filta

Filta is a unique platform where users can create and trade unique filters that can then be traded as NFTs on the ethereum blockchain. At Invisible Thread, I helped create a proof of concept for the platform, which included a Unity based AR filter headdress.

Filta

UnityC#BlenderSubstance PainterARMobile
Emerging Radiance AR
Emerging Radiance AR

I had the pleasure of wokring with Invisible Thread for client Meta to bring to life the stories and experiences of Japanese Americans during WWII, exploring the resiliency and hardships of their community as an Instagram filter to allow users to share.

Emerging Radiance AR

SparkARJavascriptGLSLBlenderMobileAR
Charity Water
Charity Water

With All Of It Now, we created a web based experience for Charity Water to help raise awareness and donations for clean water in Africa. My work consisted of a front end iPad app that allowed attendees to donate in real time, as well as a dynamic display that showed the impact of their donations.

Charity Water

VueJSJavascriptTHREEjsAxiosMobile
Epson DSE Digital Café Concept
Epson DSE Digital Café Concept

With All Of It Now, I wrote a small lightweight full-stack framework for creating digital projection mapped signage for Epson's booth at the Digital Signage Expo as a proof of concept for a digital café experience. This included an iPad ordering interface as well as a dynamic display that showed the status of orders.

Epson DSE Digital Café Concept

VueJSJavascriptTHREEjsAxiosExpressNodeJSMobileProjection Mapping
Carbon Fiber Visuals
Carbon Fiber Visuals

While working with Lab Binaer we were recruited to make a digital wallpaper for an exhibit at the Staatliches Textil und Industriemuseum Augsburg. I was responsible for creating the visuals as well as planning and setting up the projection mapping for the exhibit.

Carbon Fiber Visuals

AfterEffectsFusion360Projection MappingExhibit Design
Nebula
Nebula

Working with Lab Binaer, I programmed a sensual interactive visual and musical instrument exploring depth and touch. Using a Kinect, Java and OpenGL on a stretchable canvas to create a touch surface with depth.

Nebula

ProcessingJavaProjection MappingKinectV2
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