Hi, I’m Mykyta. I’m a 3D artist and generalist with a multidisciplinary background spanning product design and animation. I began my career after military service and rehabilitation, bringing discipline and a diverse skill set to every project. I enjoy turning ideas into polished visuals and functional assets, collaborating across art, design, and engineering. With experience creating high-quality low-poly and high-poly assets, I specialize in topology, real-time optimization, texturing, lighting, and integrating models into game engines like Unity and Unreal Engine 5. I’m passionate about continuous learning and delivering compelling visuals while keeping production smooth and efficient.

Mykyta Ivchenko

Hi, I’m Mykyta. I’m a 3D artist and generalist with a multidisciplinary background spanning product design and animation. I began my career after military service and rehabilitation, bringing discipline and a diverse skill set to every project. I enjoy turning ideas into polished visuals and functional assets, collaborating across art, design, and engineering. With experience creating high-quality low-poly and high-poly assets, I specialize in topology, real-time optimization, texturing, lighting, and integrating models into game engines like Unity and Unreal Engine 5. I’m passionate about continuous learning and delivering compelling visuals while keeping production smooth and efficient.

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Hi, I’m Mykyta. I’m a 3D artist and generalist with a multidisciplinary background spanning product design and animation. I began my career after military service and rehabilitation, bringing discipline and a diverse skill set to every project. I enjoy turning ideas into polished visuals and functional assets, collaborating across art, design, and engineering.

With experience creating high-quality low-poly and high-poly assets, I specialize in topology, real-time optimization, texturing, lighting, and integrating models into game engines like Unity and Unreal Engine 5. I’m passionate about continuous learning and delivering compelling visuals while keeping production smooth and efficient.

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Language

Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

3D Generalist at Upwork
January 1, 2023 - Present
Full-cycle 3D content creation from low-poly to high-poly, retopology, texturing, rendering, lighting setup, and Unity integration with real-time optimization and asset integration.
Infantryman at Ukrainian Armed Forces (80th Separate Air Assault Brigade)
January 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Fought on Kherson and Luhansk fronts; conducted combat missions and destroyed enemy air targets as part of Mobile Fire Group; wounded near Kreminna; awarded the Golden Cross.
Head Waiter/Manager at First Line Group
January 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Supervised dining room team; managed food and beverage orders; trained and coached staff; coordinated with kitchen and bar; monitored cleanliness; ensured health and safety compliance; led by example through professionalism and teamwork.
Insurance Agent at Vienna Insurance Group
January 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025
Identified insurance needs, explained policy options, advised clients on suitable coverage, assisted with applications, renewals, and claims processing; maintained accurate client records and built long-term relationships; stayed updated on regulations and collaborated with insurers on products and pricing.
3D Artist/Generalist at Upwork
January 1, 2023 - Present
I work as a 3D Generalist with a multidisciplinary background, performing full-cycle 3D content creation from low-poly to high-poly modeling, retopology, texturing, rendering, and lighting. I integrate models into game engines, with a focus on real-time optimization and visual quality, especially in Unity.
Infantryman at Armored Forces of Ukraine
January 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Fought on the Kherson and Luhansk fronts as part of the 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade in an infantry assault unit. Conducted combat missions to destroy enemy air targets as part of the Mobile Fire Group of the Air Defense Forces. Wounded near Kreminna; awarded the Golden Cross by the Commander-in-Chief.
Head Waiter/Manager at First Line Group
January 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Supervised a dining room team; managed food and beverage orders, staff training, and customer inquiries. Coordinated with kitchen and bar, monitored cleanliness, handled inventory, and ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
Insurance Agent at Vienna Insurance Group
January 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025
Assessed insurance needs, explained policy options, advised clients on suitable coverage. Assisted with applications, renewals, and claims processing. Maintained accurate client records and stayed up to date on industry regulations; collaborated with insurers on products and pricing.
Infantryman at Armored Forces of Ukraine, 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade
January 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Carried out combat missions to destroy enemy air targets as part of the Mobile Fire Group of the Ukrainian Air Defense Forces. Fought on Kherson and Luhansk fronts; wounded near Kreminna. Awarded the Golden Cross by the Commander-in-Chief. Demonstrated discipline, teamwork and resilience under combat conditions.
Head Waiter / Manager at First Line Group
January 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Supervised dining room team, managed food and beverage orders, staffing, and customer inquiries. Coordinated with kitchen and bar, monitored cleanliness, and ensured health and safety compliance. Led by example through professionalism and teamwork.
Insurance Agent at Vienna Insurance Group
January 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025
Identified insurance needs, explained policy options, and advised clients on suitable coverage. Assisted with applications, renewals, and claims processing. Maintained accurate client records and long-term relationships; stayed updated on industry regulations and collaborated with insurers on products and pricing.
3D Artist/Generalist at Upwork
January 1, 2023 - Present
I work as a 3D Generalist with a multidisciplinary background that began during my rehabilitation after military service, taking on freelance projects from product design to animation. Skilled in creating high-quality low-poly and high-poly assets, topology, texturing, rendering, lighting, and real-time optimization. Experienced in integrating models and assets into Unity and Unreal Engine 5.
Head Waiter/ Manager at First Line Group
January 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Led dining room team to ensure high standards. Managed table settings, food and beverage orders, staff training, and customer inquiries. Coordinated with kitchen and bars to monitor cleanliness, inventory, and compliance with health and safety regulations. Led by example with professionalism, communication, and teamwork.
Insurance Agent at Vienna Insurance Group
January 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025
Assessed insurance needs, explained policy options, and advised clients on suitable coverage. Assisted with applications, renewals, and claims processing. Maintained accurate client records and built long-term relationships to ensure customer satisfaction. Stayed up to date on industry regulations and collaborated with insurers on products and pricing.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Kharkiv National University (V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Sound production course at Some People
January 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Bachelor's degree in Social Work at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Media Communications (not graduated) at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
January 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Bachelor in Social Work at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Media Communications Studies (not graduated) at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
January 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Sound Production Course at Some People
January 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Bachelor of Social Work at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Golden Cross (award)
January 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Golden Cross (award)
January 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Sound Production
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
3D Artist Course
January 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education