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Hi, I'm Nicolas Willem, a hard-surface and environment artist focused on creating realistic, optimized 3D environments for simulators, games, and VFX. I enjoy turning concepts into polished assets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure visuals meet both artistic and technical goals. I bring solid experience with Blender, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer, and real-time engines (Unreal and Unity). I specialize in high-to-low-poly pipelines, UVs, baking, and lighting, with a strong emphasis on performance without sacrificing quality.…Hi, I'm Nicolas Willem, a hard-surface and environment artist focused on creating realistic, optimized 3D environments for simulators, games, and VFX. I enjoy turning concepts into polished assets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure visuals meet both artistic and technical goals. I bring solid experience with Blender, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer, and real-time engines (Unreal and Unity). I specialize in high-to-low-poly pipelines, UVs, baking, and lighting, with a strong emphasis on performance without sacrificing quality.

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Hi, I'm Nicolas Willem, a hard-surface and environment artist focused on creating realistic, optimized 3D environments for simulators, games, and VFX. I enjoy turning concepts into polished assets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure visuals meet both artistic and technical goals. I bring solid experience with Blender, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer, and real-time engines (Unreal and Unity). I specialize in high-to-low-poly pipelines, UVs, baking, and lighting, with a strong emphasis on performance without sacrificing quality.…Hi, I'm Nicolas Willem, a hard-surface and environment artist focused on creating realistic, optimized 3D environments for simulators, games, and VFX. I enjoy turning concepts into polished assets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure visuals meet both artistic and technical goals. I bring solid experience with Blender, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer, and real-time engines (Unreal and Unity). I specialize in high-to-low-poly pipelines, UVs, baking, and lighting, with a strong emphasis on performance without sacrificing quality.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Nicolas Willem, a hard-surface and environment artist focused on creating realistic, optimized 3D environments for simulators, games, and VFX. I enjoy turning concepts into polished assets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure visuals meet both artistic and technical goals.

I bring solid experience with Blender, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer, and real-time engines (Unreal and Unity). I specialize in high-to-low-poly pipelines, UVs, baking, and lighting, with a strong emphasis on performance without sacrificing quality.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Japanese

Beginner

Work Experience

Environment Artist at Corys

December 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015

Worked on creating immersive environments for various projects, utilizing skills in texture mapping, lighting, and rendering.

Animator 3D / VFX Artist at LittleField Studio

December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021

Involved in the production of 3D animations and visual effects, focusing on character movement and realistic rendering.

Environment Artist at Corys

July 1, 2015 - November 8, 2025

Worked on the design and development of realistic 3D environments, focusing on the simulation of railways and other structures.

Animator 3D / VFX Artist at LittleFiddle Studio - Machinika Atlas

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Created engaging animations and visual effects for various projects, enhancing storytelling through visual media.

Environment Artist 3D at CORYS

February 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025

Creation and integration of realistic 3D environments for professional simulators, with asset optimization (modeling, UVs, textures) under strict performance constraints, and collaboration with the technical team to ensure visual and functional consistency of objects.

Animator 3D / VFX Artist at LittleField Studio

November 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024

Production of cutscene animations and in-game interactions; creation of VFX (shaders, particle systems) adapted to the artistic direction of the project; teamwork on Unity integration and artistic iteration based on tester feedback.

Receptionist & Security Guard at Catacombes de Paris

July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023

Welcoming, guiding, and providing information to visitors in a sensitive heritage environment; monitoring spaces and enforcing safety rules to ensure a smooth and secure experience; managing visitor flows and collaborating with teams for an international audience.

Receptionist & Security Guard at Catacombes de Paris

July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Continuing role focusing on visitor management, safety, and coordination with teams across periods, with direct contact to an international audience.