I'm Maario Pajumäe, a 3D artist and modeler based in Helsinki with a background in furniture design and architecture. I enjoy turning ideas into detailed 3D models, heritage conservation blueprints, and realistic renderings using Blender, ArchiCAD, Unreal Engine, and a host of related tools. My work blends craftsmanship with forward-thinking design, whether restoring furniture, modeling complex scenes, or designing spaces that feel tangible. Over the years I've collaborated with studios and hotels, built wine-bar displays, and contributed to cultural projects across Estonia and Finland. I combine hands-on making—woodworking and prototyping—with digital workflows to deliver practical, aesthetically pleasing results while keeping sustainability in mind.…

Maario Pajumäe

I'm Maario Pajumäe, a 3D artist and modeler based in Helsinki with a background in furniture design and architecture. I enjoy turning ideas into detailed 3D models, heritage conservation blueprints, and realistic renderings using Blender, ArchiCAD, Unreal Engine, and a host of related tools. My work blends craftsmanship with forward-thinking design, whether restoring furniture, modeling complex scenes, or designing spaces that feel tangible. Over the years I've collaborated with studios and hotels, built wine-bar displays, and contributed to cultural projects across Estonia and Finland. I combine hands-on making—woodworking and prototyping—with digital workflows to deliver practical, aesthetically pleasing results while keeping sustainability in mind.…

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I’m Maario Pajumäe, a 3D artist and modeler based in Helsinki with a background in furniture design and architecture. I enjoy turning ideas into detailed 3D models, heritage conservation blueprints, and realistic renderings using Blender, ArchiCAD, Unreal Engine, and a host of related tools. My work blends craftsmanship with forward-thinking design, whether restoring furniture, modeling complex scenes, or designing spaces that feel tangible.

Over the years I’ve collaborated with studios and hotels, built wine-bar displays, and contributed to cultural projects across Estonia and Finland. I combine hands-on making—woodworking and prototyping—with digital workflows to deliver practical, aesthetically pleasing results while keeping sustainability in mind.

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Language

English
Fluent
Estonian
Fluent
Finnish
Advanced
Russian
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Duty Manager at Scandic Hotels OY, Helsinki, Finland
March 1, 2023 - Present
Trained staff, oversaw daily operations, developed sustainable ways to save money and create revenue.
Architecture Intern at Arhitektuuriklubi OÜ, Tartu, Estonia
January 31, 2023 - August 18, 2025
Created detailed heritage conservation work blueprints, 3D modeling, fitting into scenery, and rendering realistic outcomes of projects.
Sommelier at Vein Ja Vine OÜ, Tartu, Estonia
January 31, 2023 - August 18, 2025
Handled sales and advertising, conducted wine tastings.
Duty Manager at Scandic Hotels Oy
March 1, 2023 - Present
Oversee daily operations, manage staff, and develop sustainable strategies to save money and increase revenue.
Architecture Intern at Arhitektuuriklubi OÜ
January 31, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Created detailed heritage conservation blueprints, 3D modeling, integration into scenery, and produced realistic renderings of projects.
Sommelier at Vein Ja Vine OÜ
January 31, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Sales, advertising, and conducted wine tastings.
Duty Manager at Scandic Hotels Oy
March 1, 2023 - Present
Oversee daily operations, train staff, develop sustainable ways to save money and create revenue.
Architecture Intern at Arhitektuuri Klubi OÜ
January 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Created detailed heritage conservation work blueprints, 3D modeling, fitting into scenery and rendering realistic outcomes of projects.
Sommelier at Vein Ja Vine OÜ
January 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Sales, advertising, conducted wine tastings.
Head Designer at Forrest Capital
January 1, 2013 - October 12, 2025
Won the public design competition. Designed and built a sculpture dedicated to Elva city for winning Forrest Capital title.
Designer at HUUM Project
November 1, 2013 - October 12, 2025
Helped design the first control panels for the starting sauna company HUUM; later the company won its first Red Dot award in 2015.
Designer at Tartu Culture Capital Project
April 1, 2015 - October 12, 2025
Estonia's biggest museum ERM (Esti Rahva Muuseum) was moving to the other side of the city; expanded city room for public collaboration with Tartu City Government and Tartu University; explored modern solutions to make the old Soviet-era part of the town more attractive and playable.
Designer at Stockholm Furniture Fair Project
January 1, 2021 - October 12, 2025
Designed and built showroom furniture for Stockholm Furniture Fair; 'Comfortable living at home in the Corona time'.
Designer at STANDARD Project
January 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Find new ways to improve school and office resting/studying areas for Estonia's largest and oldest furniture company; sustainable solutions for production and reusing leftovers from everyday production lines.
Designer at VEIN JA VINE Wine Bar Project
February 28, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Designed and built for the most popular wine bar in Tartu, including new bar and wine display shelves.
Designer at Cafe JÄLG
October 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Designed and built a bar for Cafe JÄLG, using only eco materials.
Designer at Ronimis ministriu m Project
January 1, 2021 - October 12, 2025
Designed and built with a team a custom-made kitchen that had to look like it is meant for bol dering.
Duty Manager at Scandic Hotels OY
March 1, 2023 - Present
Oversee daily operations, train staff, develop sustainable ways to save money and create revenue.
Architecture Intern at Arhitektuuribü OÜ
January 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Created detailed heritage conservation work blueprints, 3D modeling, fitting into scenery and rendering realistic outcomes of projects.
Sommelier at Vein Ja Vine OÜ
January 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Sales, advertising, conducted wine tastings.
Head Designer at Forrest Capital
January 1, 2013 - October 12, 2025
Designed and built a sculpture dedicated to Elva City for winning the Forrest Capital title.
Designer at Stockholm Furniture Fair Project
January 1, 2021 - October 12, 2025
Designed and built showcase furniture for Stockholm Furniture Fair; created 'Comfortable living at home during Corona' solutions.
Designer at STANDARD Project
January 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Found new ways to improve school and office resting/studying areas; proposed sustainable solutions using/ reusing materials from production lines.
Designer at Vein Ja Vine Wine Bar
March 1, 2022 - Present
Designed and built for the most popular wine bar in Tartu, a new bar and wine display shelves.
Designer at Cafe JÄLG
December 1, 2020 - October 12, 2025
Designed and built a bar for Cafe JÄLG, using only eco materials.
Designer at Ronimis ministerium Project
January 1, 2021 - October 12, 2025
Designed and built with a team a custom made kitchen that had to look like it is meant for building.
Duty Manager at Scandic Hotels Oy
March 1, 2023 - Present
Oversee daily operations, develop sustainable ways to save money and create revenue.
Architecture Intern at Arhitektuuriklubi OÜ
January 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Created detailed heritage conservation work blueprints, 3D modelling, fitting into scenery and rendering realistic outcomes of projects.
Sommelier at Vein JaVine OÜ
January 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Sales, advertising, conducted wine tastings.
Architecture Intern at Arhitektuuribüroo OÜ
February 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Created detailed heritage conservation work blueprints, 3D modelling, and rendered realistic outcomes for project integration with scenes.
Sommelier at Vein Ja Vine OÜ
March 1, 2015 - January 1, 2023
Sales and advertising, conducted wine tastings and contributed to customer engagement and service quality.
Architecture Intern at Arhitektuuriklubi OÜ
February 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Created detailed heritage conservation work blueprints, 3D modeling, fitting into scenery and rendering realistic outcomes of projects.

Education

Bachelor at Pallas University of Applied Sciences, Tartu, Estonia
September 1, 2012 - March 1, 2023
Secondary Education at Karlova Gümnaasium, Tartu, Estonia
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009
Furniture Design at Pallas University of Applied Sciences, Tartu, Estonia
September 1, 2012 - March 1, 2023
Secondary Education at Karlova Gymnasium, Tartu, Estonia
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009
Furniture Design at Pallas University of Applied Sciences
September 1, 2012 - March 1, 2023
Secondary Education at Karlova Gümnaasium
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009
at Pallas University of Applied Sciences
September 1, 2012 - March 1, 2023
at Karlova Gymnasium
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009
Furniture Design at Pallas University of Applied Sciences
September 1, 2012 - March 1, 2023
Secondary Education at Karlova Gümnaasium
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009
Furniture Design at Pallas University of Applied Sciences, Tartu, Estonia
September 1, 2012 - March 1, 2023
Secondary Education at Karlova Gymnasium, Tartu, Estonia
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009
Furniture Design at Pallas University of Applied Sciences
September 1, 2012 - March 1, 2023
Secondary Education at Karlova Gümnaasium
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009

Qualifications

Red Dot Design Award
January 1, 2015 - October 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet