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I am a versatile 3D artist with experience spanning gaming, virtual reality, architecture, and film. I specialize in creating 3D characters, environments, real-time lighting, and concept art, with a strong focus on asset optimization for performance. I collaborate closely with creative teams and clients, turning concepts into production-ready assets that are both visually compelling and technically robust. I thrive in fast-paced environments, bring a strong traditional art foundation to digital workflows, and enjoy mentoring teammates. My approach combines attention to form and anatomy with practical problem solving to deliver high-quality results on tight deadlines.…I am a versatile 3D artist with experience spanning gaming, virtual reality, architecture, and film. I specialize in creating 3D characters, environments, real-time lighting, and concept art, with a strong focus on asset optimization for performance. I collaborate closely with creative teams and clients, turning concepts into production-ready assets that are both visually compelling and technically robust. I thrive in fast-paced environments, bring a strong traditional art foundation to digital workflows, and enjoy mentoring teammates. My approach combines attention to form and anatomy with practical problem solving to deliver high-quality results on tight deadlines.

Juan Caparas

Concept Artist, Visual Effects Artist, Artist, +6

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I am a versatile 3D artist with experience spanning gaming, virtual reality, architecture, and film. I specialize in creating 3D characters, environments, real-time lighting, and concept art, with a strong focus on asset optimization for performance. I collaborate closely with creative teams and clients, turning concepts into production-ready assets that are both visually compelling and technically robust. I thrive in fast-paced environments, bring a strong traditional art foundation to digital workflows, and enjoy mentoring teammates. My approach combines attention to form and anatomy with practical problem solving to deliver high-quality results on tight deadlines.…I am a versatile 3D artist with experience spanning gaming, virtual reality, architecture, and film. I specialize in creating 3D characters, environments, real-time lighting, and concept art, with a strong focus on asset optimization for performance. I collaborate closely with creative teams and clients, turning concepts into production-ready assets that are both visually compelling and technically robust. I thrive in fast-paced environments, bring a strong traditional art foundation to digital workflows, and enjoy mentoring teammates. My approach combines attention to form and anatomy with practical problem solving to deliver high-quality results on tight deadlines.

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I am a versatile 3D artist with experience spanning gaming, virtual reality, architecture, and film. I specialize in creating 3D characters, environments, real-time lighting, and concept art, with a strong focus on asset optimization for performance. I collaborate closely with creative teams and clients, turning concepts into production-ready assets that are both visually compelling and technically robust.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, bring a strong traditional art foundation to digital workflows, and enjoy mentoring teammates. My approach combines attention to form and anatomy with practical problem solving to deliver high-quality results on tight deadlines.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

3D Artist at Freelance

June 1, 2016 - Present

Lead and contribute across the full 3D production pipeline for freelance projects, including concept development, modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, and asset optimization; collaborated with clients to deliver production-ready assets across multiple projects.

3D Generalist at Voidworm LLC

July 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025

Collaborated with the studio owner and art director to create production-ready 3D assets for the indie game Cosmophobia in Unreal Engine 5; developed modular sci-fi environments and character rigs; authored PBR materials; supported iterative feedback.

3D Artist at Stark Énergie

February 1, 2022 - March 1, 2025

Translated references from Renaissance, Classicism, and Rococo eras into nuanced high-poly 3D sculptures and architectural assets; optimized dense high-poly sculptures for real-time usage and 3D printing; developed immersive photorealistic environments in Unreal Engine 5; built a PBR material library.

3D Concept Artist - Freelance at Uppervoid

August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Created compelling 3D concept art representing the identity of an outdoor clothing brand; iterated based on feedback to ensure high-quality, impactful visuals.

3D Artist - Freelance at Kuro Majin Productions

November 1, 2017 - March 1, 2023

Created highly detailed 3D characters and environments; prepared assets for production in game engines; developed a comprehensive kitbash brush set; contributed to look development and remote collaboration.

VFX Artist - Freelance at Kevin Sweeney - Director

April 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019

Composited VFX shots for horror shorts; developed monster concepts and multiple passes; delivered high-quality work under tight deadlines.

3D Artist – Freelance at Vokillz - Musician

April 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018

Created production-ready 3D character for the artist’s brand; produced 2D motion graphics for songs; designed album artwork and promotional art; supported online merchandise design.

Artist - Freelance at Good Mango Productions

January 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016

Conceptualized and produced 3D lighting tests and preproduction concepts; crafted a wearable latex mask prop with traditional methods; collaborated with the director under tight deadlines.

3D Generalist, Lighting Artist at Goma Productions

June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016

Developed mobile-friendly, photorealistic lighting in a game engine; created stylized environment lighting and set dressing using game assets; produced game-ready assets and VFX support for a VR and architectural visualization project.

3D Generalist at CAI Studio

June 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014

Produced production-ready characters and assets for an indie film proof of concept; provided technical and creative support across pipeline tasks; resolved workflow issues and contributed to overall quality.

VFX Artist Intern at Animation Adventures

September 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013

Contributed to post-production of 2D animated shorts; implemented VFX and editing techniques; collaborated with the director to refine shots.

Clay Sculptor Intern at Claytime Clocks

March 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013

Sculpted hand-made clay miniatures for clocks; created image manipulations in Photoshop to visualize final props; adapted to feedback and collaborated on final product quality.

3D Artist at Art Institute of California – Los Angeles

September 1, 2012 - March 1, 2013

Contributed to a collaborative animated sci-fi short; crafted high-poly antagonist; supported environmental asset creation and team feedback.

3D Artist at Cosmophobia (Indie Game) - Freelance

June 1, 2016 - Present

Collaborated with the studio owner and art director to create production-ready 3D assets for the indie game Cosmophobia, aligning with a distinctive sci-fi visual style and Unreal Engine 5 integration. Led and contributed to the full 3D production pipeline, including concept development, modeling, texturing, rigging, and animation. Designed modular sci-fi environment assets and authored customizable physically based rendering materials to ensure visual consistency and performance.

3D Artist at KURO MAJIN PRODUCTIONS

November 1, 2017 - March 1, 2023

Created highly detailed 3D characters and environmental assets, prepared assets for production in game engines, and developed a comprehensive kitbash brush set to improve workflow efficiency. Contributed to look development and collaborated closely with the director to translate game project concepts into production assets.