As a 3D CG artist with nearly 20 years of experience, I remain deeply passionate about a field that never stops evolving. I have had the opportunity to work across a wide range of industries (advertising, print, luxury watchmaking, architecture, film, animated series, augmented reality) and each one has taught me something new. What still drives me today is the conviction that there is always a way to do better. So I keep learning, exploring, and pushing forward.

Christophe Saillard

As a 3D CG artist with nearly 20 years of experience, I remain deeply passionate about a field that never stops evolving. I have had the opportunity to work across a wide range of industries (advertising, print, luxury watchmaking, architecture, film, animated series, augmented reality) and each one has taught me something new. What still drives me today is the conviction that there is always a way to do better. So I keep learning, exploring, and pushing forward.

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As a 3D CG artist with nearly 20 years of experience, I remain deeply passionate about a field that
never stops evolving. I have had the opportunity to work across a wide range of industries
(advertising, print, luxury watchmaking, architecture, film, animated series, augmented reality) and
each one has taught me something new. What still drives me today is the conviction that there is
always a way to do better. So I keep learning, exploring, and pushing forward.

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Work Experience

3D Character Modeler - Freelance at Christophe3D, Ile-de-France
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance 3D character modeling for direct clients; development of Maya Python plugins to streamline workflows and add automation.
3D Character Modeler at Nalu Animation, Paris
October 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Modelled the three principal characters for the LoliRock series and created the character design for Maestro for « Il était une fois la vie ».
Lead 3D Artist / 3D Generalist at Studio Demarque, Ivry-sur-Seine
July 1, 2016 - July 1, 2023
High-end photorealistic renders for luxury watchmaking (Jaeger-LeCoultre, Zenith, Blancpain, Festina, Perrelet); managed the rendering pipeline (modeling, shading, lighting, post-production); architectural visualization, VR and AR (Unreal Engine, glTF).
3D Modeler at Onirim, Paris
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
High-end 3D rendering for perfumes and luxury watches (Roberto Cavalli, Van Cleef & Arpels).
3D Modeler at Sabotage Studio, Paris
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Decors and visualization for Citroën and La Banque Postale campaigns.
3D Modeler at Watch-Out, Paris
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Automotive visualization for print campaigns (Hyundai, Citroën); Louis Vuitton bag modelling for international campaigns.
3D Generalist at Netsens-Studio, Paris
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Visualization for automotive, aerospace and consumer products: modeling, lighting, rendering in 3D.
3D Modeler / Animator at Ovatio, Paris
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Animation and 3D modeling for Faurecia (automotive industry).
3D Modeler at Brunch Studio, Paris
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Advertising campaigns: Dulux Valentine, Quick, Bourjois, Atol, Driver.
3D Modeler at Partizans / Cyber Group Studios / Ellipse Animation / Mac Guff
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
M&M's (Noël), series Tatonka, The Garfield Show, feature Chasseurs de dragons.
3D Animator at Interactif Factory / Space Patrol / System TV / 2 Minutes
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Animations for music videos, commercials and broadcast content (M6).

Education

BTS SN - Informatique et Reseaux at Lycee Edmond Michelet, Arpajon
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Diplôme Animation 3D at LISAA, Paris
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Formation Character Modeling at Formation 3D (remote)
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024

Qualifications

BTS SN - Informatique et Reseaux
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Diplôme Animation 3D
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Formation Character Modeling
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Gaming