**Ivan Vela Ferrando** 3D Generalist and Narrative Designer focused on video game development. Specialized in character design, animation, and worldbuilding, with a focus on creating visually effective assets which are clearly tied with narrative direction. **Workflow & Problem Solving** I work with structured production pipelines that support fast iteration while maintaining consistency across assets and disciplines, even under tight deadlines. I adapt well to collaborative environments and approach development as an iterative process shaped by design, time, and technical constraints. In production, I focus on solving problems efficiently, prioritizing practical solutions that keep projects moving forward without compromising quality. **Rapid Development Experience** I have participated in multiple Game Jams, developing complete pipelines from ideation to delivery under extreme time constraints. These experiences strengthened my ability to make fast decisions, prioritize effectively, and maintain quality under pressure. As a result, I won the 'Game Jump FP 2025' of Retrobarcelona's Game Jam to the Best Video Game category award, which validates my ability to perform in high-pressure environments and tight deadlines. **Tools & Softwares** Modelling and Sculpting: **ZBrush, 3ds Max, Blender.** Texturing & Lookdev: **Adobe Substance Painter & Designer, Photoshop.** Game Engines: **Unity, Unreal Engine.** Animation & Motion Capture: **Blender, 3ds Max, Rokoko Studio, Dragon Bones, OpenToonz, Premiere.** Post-production & Design: **After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign.** Sound Design & Music Composition: **Reaper, Soundtrap, Wwise.** --- **ArtStation portfolio** For more information and work samples, check my portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ --- **Employment and project experience** **3D Generalist** at WION November 25, 2024 - February 24, 2025 **VR Previsualization Artist** at WION February 24, 2025 - May 31, 2025 **Technical Artist and Sound Designer** at Repengun November 25, 2024 - May 31, 2025

Ivan Vela Ferrando

**Ivan Vela Ferrando** 3D Generalist and Narrative Designer focused on video game development. Specialized in character design, animation, and worldbuilding, with a focus on creating visually effective assets which are clearly tied with narrative direction. **Workflow & Problem Solving** I work with structured production pipelines that support fast iteration while maintaining consistency across assets and disciplines, even under tight deadlines. I adapt well to collaborative environments and approach development as an iterative process shaped by design, time, and technical constraints. In production, I focus on solving problems efficiently, prioritizing practical solutions that keep projects moving forward without compromising quality. **Rapid Development Experience** I have participated in multiple Game Jams, developing complete pipelines from ideation to delivery under extreme time constraints. These experiences strengthened my ability to make fast decisions, prioritize effectively, and maintain quality under pressure. As a result, I won the 'Game Jump FP 2025' of Retrobarcelona's Game Jam to the Best Video Game category award, which validates my ability to perform in high-pressure environments and tight deadlines. **Tools & Softwares** Modelling and Sculpting: **ZBrush, 3ds Max, Blender.** Texturing & Lookdev: **Adobe Substance Painter & Designer, Photoshop.** Game Engines: **Unity, Unreal Engine.** Animation & Motion Capture: **Blender, 3ds Max, Rokoko Studio, Dragon Bones, OpenToonz, Premiere.** Post-production & Design: **After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign.** Sound Design & Music Composition: **Reaper, Soundtrap, Wwise.** --- **ArtStation portfolio** For more information and work samples, check my portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ --- **Employment and project experience** **3D Generalist** at WION November 25, 2024 - February 24, 2025 **VR Previsualization Artist** at WION February 24, 2025 - May 31, 2025 **Technical Artist and Sound Designer** at Repengun November 25, 2024 - May 31, 2025

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Ivan Vela Ferrando

3D Generalist and Narrative Designer focused on video game development. Specialized in character design, animation, and worldbuilding, with a focus on creating visually effective assets which are clearly tied with narrative direction.

Workflow & Problem Solving

I work with structured production pipelines that support fast iteration while maintaining consistency across assets and disciplines, even under tight deadlines. I adapt well to collaborative environments and approach development as an iterative process shaped by design, time, and technical constraints. In production, I focus on solving problems efficiently, prioritizing practical solutions that keep projects moving forward without compromising quality.

Rapid Development Experience

I have participated in multiple Game Jams, developing complete pipelines from ideation to delivery under extreme time constraints. These experiences strengthened my ability to make fast decisions, prioritize effectively, and maintain quality under pressure.

As a result, I won the ‘Game Jump FP 2025’ of Retrobarcelona’s Game Jam to the Best Video Game category award, which validates my ability to perform in high-pressure environments and tight deadlines.

Tools & Softwares

Modelling and Sculpting: ZBrush, 3ds Max, Blender.
Texturing & Lookdev: Adobe Substance Painter & Designer, Photoshop.
Game Engines: Unity, Unreal Engine.
Animation & Motion Capture: Blender, 3ds Max, Rokoko Studio, Dragon Bones, OpenToonz, Premiere.
Post-production & Design: After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign.
Sound Design & Music Composition: Reaper, Soundtrap, Wwise.


ArtStation portfolio

For more information and work samples, check my portfolio:

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Employment and project experience

3D Generalist at WION
November 25, 2024 - February 24, 2025

VR Previsualization Artist at WION
February 24, 2025 - May 31, 2025

Technical Artist and Sound Designer at Repengun
November 25, 2024 - May 31, 2025

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Generalist at WION
November 25, 2024 - February 24, 2025
In this 3 month long internship at WION, I was a 3D Generalist on a project named Virulent and Violent War: This project was about doing a 3D composition with a cohesive visual narrative, showcasing different characters in poses in a 3D environment. In this project I did multiple tasks like Narrative Design; Character Design; Character, Prop & Environment Modeling; Retopology; Texturing; Rigging; Lighting; VFX Art; Composition and Camera Animation. Programs used: Blender; Adobe Substance Painter; Adobe Photoshop.
VR Previsualization Artist at WION
February 24, 2025 - May 31, 2025
In this 3 month long internship at WION, I was a VR Previsualization Artist on a project named Bennett's Holy Trail: This project was about doing an entire Virtual Reality (VR) experience with Previsualization purposes. The task didn't require programming, as it only required showcasing an hypothetical Virtual Reality experience from the POV of the user, so practically everything was done using Blender with the "Walk Navigation" option to record the experience. In this project I did multiple tasks like: Narrative Design; Character Design; Character, Prop & Environment Modeling; Texturing; Rigging; 3D Animation; Lighting; Video Editing; Sound Design; Composition and Presentation Design. Programs used: Blender; Adobe Substance Painter; Adobe Photoshop; Adobe Premiere Pro.

Education

Higher Education Training Cycle (Video Games & Virtual Reality) at Deià School of Art and Design
September 22, 2022 - June 26, 2025
In this Higher Education Training Cycle of Video games, Virtual Reality, Animation & Gamification at Deià (School of Art and Design) I have deeply learned multiple skills to design and develop video games and virtual reality experiences with the utilization of various softwares and techniques.
Video Game Specialization Course at Institut Pedralbes
September 19, 2025 - May 29, 2026
Specialization in Video Game Design and Development, learned advanced topics like Marketing & Publication; Programming (Unreal Engine & Unity); 3D Art and Design; Artificial Intelligence (AI); Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality (VR & AR).
Spanish Baccalaureate in Humanities at Ernest Lluch's High School
September 21, 2020 - May 26, 2022
Subjects: Universal Literature, Art History, Philosophy, Scientific Culture, World History, Latin Language, Greek Language, Catalan Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, English (First Foreign Language). Spanish Baccalaureate (Humanities) Focused on Art History, Latin, and Literature. Developed strong analytical and research skills through a 3 months long final Research Project focused on "Music in Video Games", where i had to make a custom conference to present it to a jury of teachers and students.

Qualifications

Game Jump FP 25 "Best Game Award" Certificate (Retrobarcelona)
May 3, 2025 - May 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Other