I have a bachelors degree in informatics - 3d visualization and animation and 10 years of experience in the industry with big clients (Volvo, IKEA, Electrolux etc.) in my back to show for it.

Frida Samuelsson

I have a bachelors degree in informatics - 3d visualization and animation and 10 years of experience in the industry with big clients (Volvo, IKEA, Electrolux etc.) in my back to show for it.

Available to hire

I have a bachelors degree in informatics - 3d visualization and animation and 10 years of experience in the industry with big clients (Volvo, IKEA, Electrolux etc.) in my back to show for it.

Language

Swedish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

3D Visual Artist (Consultant) at Engage Studios AB
September 1, 2024 - January 11, 2026
Consultant 3D Visual Artist responsible for creating visual content for client projects, including modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and post-production as needed.
3D Artist (Lighting/Rend.) at Volvo Cars
September 1, 2024 - May 30, 2025
Lighting, rendering, and retouching of images in Maya with V-Ray and Nuke.
3D Artist (In-house Project) at Volvo Cars
June 1, 2025 - January 11, 2026
Texturing, rendering, and retouching of images for a Canadian furniture company in 3ds Max with Corona and Photoshop.
3D Artist at Volvo Cars
September 10, 2025 - September 28, 2025
Converting high poly cars to low poly in Blender for use in Unity.
3D Visual Artist (Generalist) at Rapid Images AB
January 4, 2016 - May 30, 2024
CAD processing, clean-up/adjustments, and modelling. Created materials in Substance and 3ds Max for V‑Ray, as well as PBR materials for 3ds Max and Unreal Engine. Lit scenes in studio set-ups, interiors/exteriors, vehicles, furniture, products, etc. Rendered with V‑Ray, Octane, Arnold, mental ray, and an in‑house renderer. Compositing and retouching in Nuke and Photoshop. Responsible for 3D scanning with Artec Eva and Spider; additional experience with photogrammetry and LiDAR. Selected clients at Rapid Images included Volvo Cars, Volvo Buses, Sova, IKEA (Interiors), IKEA (Configurator), Electrolux, Zeekr.
3D Visual Artist at Volvo Cars
September 1, 2024 - May 30, 2025
Lighting, rendering, and retouching of images in Maya with V-Ray and Nuke.
3D Visual Artist (In-house Project) at In-house Project
June 1, 2025 - January 11, 2026
Texturing, rendering, and retouching of images for a Canadian furniture company in 3ds Max with Corona and Photoshop.
3D Visual Artist at Volvo Cars
September 10, 2025 - September 28, 2025
Converting high poly cars to low poly in Blender for use in Unity.

Education

Gymnasium education (Social sciences, Art & Design) at Viktor Rydberg Gymnasium, Stockholm
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
3D Animation & Visualisation (180 ECTS) at University West, Trollhättan
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Practical Project Management at Stockholm University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
High School Diploma in Social Sciences at Viktor Rydberg Gymnasium, Jarlaplan
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor's degree in 3D Animation & Visualisation at University West
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Practical Project Management at Stockholm University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Fire-safety officer
January 11, 2030 - March 31, 2026
Fire-safety officer
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Software & Internet