Nicolas Willem

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I'm Nicolas Willem, a 3D Artist specializing in real-time environments and hard-surface assets for games and simulation projects.

About

I’m Nicolas Willem, a 3D Artist specializing in real-time environments and hard-surface assets for games and simulation projects. I handle the full production pipeline from blockout to texturing, lighting, and in-engine integration.

I thrive in collaborative teams and enjoy translating artistic direction into polished visuals that meet performance constraints. My experience spans modeling, UV mapping, shader work, and VFX, with a strong focus on consistent aesthetics and efficient workflows.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate
  • JapaneseBeginner

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Education

Work experience· 11 roles

Environment Artist 3D · CORYSFeb 2025 – Jul 2025 · 6 mos

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.

Receptionist & Security Guard · Catacombes de ParisJul 2024 – Aug 2024 · 2 mos

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

Animator 3D / VFX Artist · LittleField Studio - Machinika AtlasNov 2023 – Jun 2024 · 8 mos

Responsible for animating all cutscenes in the game, creating the game's particle systems and shaders.

Animator 3D / VFX Artist · LittleField StudioNov 2023 – Jun 2024 · 8 mos
Reception and security agent · Catacombs of ParisJul 2023 – Aug 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos
Receptionist & Security Guard · Catacombes de ParisJul 2023 – Aug 2023 · 2 mos
Character Designer 2D/3D · Agence LevelUp.ComMay 2023 – Jun 2023 · 2 mos
Animator 3D / VFX Artist · LittleField StudioDec 2021 – Dec 2021 · 1 mo

Education· 7

Master en Arts Visuels · L'École de l'image2020 – 2022
Master · L'école de Jeu Vidéo Game Art2019 – 2020
Master 2 in Video Game Art · Institut de l’Internet et du Multimédia (IIM)2020 – 2025
Master 2 Video Game · IIM, Nanterre2020 – 2025

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