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Greetings reader, you’ve opened what might just be the most interesting CV you will see today. I’m Dafina Hristova, my friends call me Paffy, but you can call me for an interview… Last year I pressed the pause button on a hectic world to become my own storyteller; I chose the images and am fully inspired to start my next chapter.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Beginner
Beginner
Language
German
Beginner
English
Fluent
Bulgarian
Fluent
Work Experience
VFX Artist – Modeling | Texturing at Industrial Light & Magic
December 2, 2019 - August 24, 2024- Concepted, modeled, and textured a variety of high-
end assets, with a strong focus on hard surface models
- Delivered production-ready assets including clean
topology, UVs, and textures across multiple projects
- Created and textured digi-doubles and organic
creatures
- Contributed to lighting and layout tasks to support
scene development
- Gained experience with procedural modeling
techniques using Houdini
3D Generalist at DNEG
February 15, 2015 - December 1, 2019• Primarily involved in modeling, texturing, and look
development for hard surface assets and digi-doubles
• Occasionally supported the lighting and grooming
departments to assist with project needs
Guest Lecturer at Ravensbourne University London
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020Ran workshops on Character Design Fundamentals, sharing industry knowledge with students.
Matchmove & Layout Artist at MPC
April 1, 2014 - February 1, 2015Handled matchmoving and layout for animated feature films and VFX sequences.
Education
MA 3D Computer Animation at Bournemouth University
September 11, 2012 - September 1, 2013BA Visual Arts and Graphic Design at New Bulgarian University
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009Qualifications
Grammy Award Winner
January 1, 1995 - September 1, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Education, Gaming
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