Mid-level 3D Artist with 7+ years of professional experience in architectural visualization and environment-focused asset creation, combined with production coordination experience. I’m passionate about building believable, well-structured environments using efficient hard-surface modeling, modular asset workflows, and production-ready deliverables.

Nicolas Zigada

Mid-level 3D Artist with 7+ years of professional experience in architectural visualization and environment-focused asset creation, combined with production coordination experience. I’m passionate about building believable, well-structured environments using efficient hard-surface modeling, modular asset workflows, and production-ready deliverables.

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Mid-level 3D Artist with 7+ years of professional experience in architectural visualization and environment-focused asset creation, combined with production coordination experience. I’m passionate about building believable, well-structured environments using efficient hard-surface modeling, modular asset workflows, and production-ready deliverables.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Intermediate

Work Experience

Production Coordinator at RedStrings Productions
April 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026
Coordinated production schedules across multiple concurrent commercial and visualization projects, ensuring milestones and delivery deadlines were met. Served as the primary liaison between artists, directors, and clients, managing feedback loops and ensuring timely implementation across teams. Assisted with workload planning and resource allocation to support balancing artist capacity across projects. Tracked tasks, milestones, and project timelines using Asana, Instagantt, and Float to improve visibility across the production pipeline. Proactively identified scheduling risks and workflow blockers to keep teams aligned with project goals and client delivery expectations.
Mid level 3D Artist at RedStrings Productions
December 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Created high-quality 3D props, environment assets, and hero models for commercial product showcases. Contributed to advertising campaigns, including Logitech, ensuring assets met brand and visual standards. Collaborated with art directors to refine assets based on client feedback and production timelines.
Mid level 3D Artist at Roomored
January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2023
Developed high-quality architectural visualization assets and interior environments for residential visualization pipelines. Led the creation and management of cabinetry assets within the department, establishing efficient modeling workflows that improved asset turnaround time. Contributed to the development of a modular home visualization system enabling real-time configuration of interior layouts, room types, and asset combinations. Built scalable modular assets for flexible environment assembly and efficient scene population. Supported structured asset production pipelines for large volumes of residential visualization content.
Construction Site Manager at DLG Trading
January 1, 2018 - Present
3D Modeler at Polycat 3D
October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017
Modeled, unwrapped, and textured environments for a collaboration project with Lung studios.
3D Generalist at Killer Robot VFX
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
3D Generalist at Refinery
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Bartender at Shack
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Intern at Masters and Savant
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Education

Diploma in Digital Animation at The Animation School, Cape Town
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Higher Certificate in Animation & Visual Effects at SAE Institute, South Africa
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Matric Certificate at Fourways High School
January 1, 2011 - July 31, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Education