Freelance 3D generalist and media design graduate specializing in procedural environments, simulations, and high-end visual content for advertising and VFX. Experienced in asset creation, look development, and production-friendly rendering workflows. Collaborative and technical by nature, with a strong problem-solving mindset and a passion for technical artistry. Works across 2D/3D design tasks including logos, posters, and parallax animations, using Houdini-focused pipelines to deliver polished, production-ready results.

Balázs Halmágyi

Freelance 3D generalist and media design graduate specializing in procedural environments, simulations, and high-end visual content for advertising and VFX. Experienced in asset creation, look development, and production-friendly rendering workflows. Collaborative and technical by nature, with a strong problem-solving mindset and a passion for technical artistry. Works across 2D/3D design tasks including logos, posters, and parallax animations, using Houdini-focused pipelines to deliver polished, production-ready results.

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Freelance 3D generalist and media design graduate specializing in procedural environments, simulations, and high-end visual content for advertising and VFX. Experienced in asset creation, look development, and production-friendly rendering workflows.

Collaborative and technical by nature, with a strong problem-solving mindset and a passion for technical artistry. Works across 2D/3D design tasks including logos, posters, and parallax animations, using Houdini-focused pipelines to deliver polished, production-ready results.

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Language

Hungarian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

3D generalist (Houdini-focused) at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - Present
Houdini-focused 3D generalist working on procedural environments, simulations, asset creation, look development, and rendering workflows for advertising and VFX productions. Experienced with team collaboration and adapting to different artistic styles. Builds production-ready pipelines using Houdini and integrates rendering in Houdini’s Karma as well as external renderers (RenderMan, V-Ray).
Position: 3D generalist (Freelance / Front VFX)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Front VFX freelance work combined with 3D generalist responsibilities, supporting the production of visual effects-related content and animation deliverables.
3D generalist (Houdini - focused)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Houdini-focused 3D generalist creating procedural environments, simulations, and high-end visual content for advertising and VFX productions. Experienced in asset creation, look development, and rendering workflows using multiple renderers. Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative teamwork for team-based projects and varying artistic styles.
3D generalist (Houdini-focused) at Houdini
January 1, 2021 - Present
Houdini-focused 3D generalist with 5+ years of experience (as stated) creating procedural environments, simulations, and high-end visual content for advertising and VFX productions. Handles asset creation, look development, and rendering workflows with tools such as Karma, Renderman, and V-Ray; contributes effectively in collaborative team environments.
3D generalist (Front VFX) - Freelance
January 1, 2021 - Present
Houdini-focused 3D generalist work for VFX/advertising pipelines, including procedural environment creation, simulations, and high-end visual content. Experienced in asset creation, look development, and rendering workflows, with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills for team-based production.
Freelance Artist (2D and 3D)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance production of client-ready 2D and 3D graphics including logos, posters, and some 2D parallax animation. Create 3D still images and combine them with real-world pictures for compositing-ready results. Produce 3D animation work with a VFX-oriented workflow as needed by client deliverables.

Education

BA Degree in Media Design at Budapest Metropolitan University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Graduation at Szabó Lőrincz Kéttannyelvű Ált. Isk. és Gimnázium
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
BA Degree in Media Design at Budapest Metropolitan University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Graduation at Szabó Lőrincz Kéttannyelvű Ált. Isk. és Gimnázium
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
BA Degree in Media Design at Budapest Metropolitan University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Graduation at Szabó Lőrincz Kéttannyelvű Ált. Isk. és Gimnázium
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

English language exam (active) - B2
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026
German language level - A2
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services