Yuzhi Zhu
3d Environment & Lighting Artist // iracing
Yuzhi Zhu (Steven) is a 3D Environment and Lighting Artist at iRacing.com with over six years of professional experience. He has shipped multiple AAA titles, including Fortnite, Madden NFL, and Forza during his tenures at Epic Games, EA, and Microsoft's Turn 10 Studios. He is also a Lead Judge for The Rookies 2025 and a dedicated mentor to new industry talent.
His own path into the industry started with a BFA in Game & Simulation Arts from Shawnee State University in 2017, an experience that provided the core toolkit for his career. He built upon that foundation with an MFA in Game and Interactive Media Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design.
SGC History
SGC 2025
How to Use Lighting to Make Your 3D Environment Eye-Catching
SGC 2017
Presenter