I am a highly creative and detail-oriented Senior 3D Artist with over 20 years of experience creating high-quality 3D models, animations, and textures for international brands. I specialize in the energy sector, delivering technical and industrial animations for Oil & Gas leaders, and I excel in Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter, and After Effects, with a deep understanding of the full production pipeline from modeling to rendering. I enjoy collaborating with marketing teams to craft visually engaging content for advertising campaigns and digital storytelling. I guide projects from concept through final delivery, maintain efficient production pipelines, and stay updated with the latest 3D trends and AI-assisted workflows to accelerate concept iteration.…

GIANNI SERRA

I am a highly creative and detail-oriented Senior 3D Artist with over 20 years of experience creating high-quality 3D models, animations, and textures for international brands. I specialize in the energy sector, delivering technical and industrial animations for Oil & Gas leaders, and I excel in Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter, and After Effects, with a deep understanding of the full production pipeline from modeling to rendering. I enjoy collaborating with marketing teams to craft visually engaging content for advertising campaigns and digital storytelling. I guide projects from concept through final delivery, maintain efficient production pipelines, and stay updated with the latest 3D trends and AI-assisted workflows to accelerate concept iteration.…

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I am a highly creative and detail-oriented Senior 3D Artist with over 20 years of experience creating high-quality 3D models, animations, and textures for international brands. I specialize in the energy sector, delivering technical and industrial animations for Oil & Gas leaders, and I excel in Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter, and After Effects, with a deep understanding of the full production pipeline from modeling to rendering.

I enjoy collaborating with marketing teams to craft visually engaging content for advertising campaigns and digital storytelling. I guide projects from concept through final delivery, maintain efficient production pipelines, and stay updated with the latest 3D trends and AI-assisted workflows to accelerate concept iteration.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

3D Visualization Partner at Dalstrong
January 1, 2014 - Present
Exclusive 3D visualization partner for 11+ years, delivering photorealistic product renders for Amazon, catalogs, and international marketing campaigns.
3D and Technical Animator at The Seagull Company
January 1, 2013 - Present
Ongoing collaboration producing high-quality 3D and technical animations for clients in Oil & Gas, Energy, and Medical industries. Created product and process animations for clients like Varel, Hunting PLC, and Derrick Corporation. Delivered medical animation for Brain Tumor Center at Siteman Cancer Center to explain advanced surgical procedures. Acted as trusted outsourced production studio ensuring reliable delivery on tight timelines.
Outsourced 3D & Animation Partner at The Seagull Company
January 1, 2013 - Present
Developed complex 3D animations for Oil & Gas industry leaders, built detailed 3D models and textures for industrial equipment, and managed full production cycles including lighting and physics-based animation to support technical training and marketing. Collaborated closely with Directors of Operations to ensure visuals met strict functional and brand requirements.
Founder & Creative Director at GS3D Studios
May 1, 2009 - Present
Led the creation of premium 3D product imagery and animations for global brands, enhanced e-commerce and advertising presence, shaped and maintained client brand identity (notably with Dalstrong for 11+ years), and managed multi-year marketing campaigns and large digital asset repositories.
CG Artist at Moo Studios
January 1, 2007 - April 1, 2009
Produced 3D production assets for advertising and entertainment under tight deadlines and contributed to the development of compelling visual sequences for multiple media platforms.

Education

Certificate in Computer Animation at Santa Monica College, Academy of Entertainment and Technology
January 1, 2006 - March 9, 2026
Computer Animation Training at Friedman 3D, Los Angeles
January 1, 2002 - March 9, 2026
Diploma in Accounting and Business at Istituto Tecnico Attilio Deffenu, Italy
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate in Computer Animation
January 1, 2006 - March 9, 2026
Computer Animation Training
January 1, 2002 - March 9, 2026
Diploma in Accounting and Business
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Energy & Utilities
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