Senior 3D Artist with over 8 years of professional experience delivering high-quality digital content across engineering, architecture, healthcare, consumer products, fashion, and Virtual Reality applications. Experienced in the complete 3D production pipeline from concept development and CAD product design to modeling, sculpting, retopology, PBR texturing, lighting, animation, rendering, and real-time deployment. Specialized in creating technically accurate, visually compelling assets and interactive experiences that simplify complex ideas, support product development, and communicate design intent with clarity. Combines artistic excellence with engineering understanding to deliver production-ready solutions for visualization, marketing, simulation, and immersive applications.

EMMANUEL OGBODO

Senior 3D Artist with over 8 years of professional experience delivering high-quality digital content across engineering, architecture, healthcare, consumer products, fashion, and Virtual Reality applications. Experienced in the complete 3D production pipeline from concept development and CAD product design to modeling, sculpting, retopology, PBR texturing, lighting, animation, rendering, and real-time deployment. Specialized in creating technically accurate, visually compelling assets and interactive experiences that simplify complex ideas, support product development, and communicate design intent with clarity. Combines artistic excellence with engineering understanding to deliver production-ready solutions for visualization, marketing, simulation, and immersive applications.

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Senior 3D Artist with over 8 years of professional experience delivering high-quality digital content across engineering, architecture, healthcare, consumer products, fashion, and Virtual Reality applications. Experienced in the complete 3D production pipeline from concept development and CAD product design to modeling, sculpting, retopology, PBR texturing, lighting, animation, rendering, and real-time deployment.

Specialized in creating technically accurate, visually compelling assets and interactive experiences that simplify complex ideas, support product development, and communicate design intent with clarity. Combines artistic excellence with engineering understanding to deliver production-ready solutions for visualization, marketing, simulation, and immersive applications.

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Work Experience

Lead 3D Artist (Part-time) at Vivid Frames Studio | Abuja, Nigeria
August 1, 2024 - February 28, 2026
Directed the complete 3D production pipeline for commercial visualization projects, from concept interpretation and asset creation to lighting, animation, rendering, and final delivery. Produced photorealistic visual content for footwear, fashion, jewellery, and architectural projects, balancing artistic quality with commercial objectives. Developed production-ready assets, physically based materials, and cinematic presentations optimized for marketing and advertising. Applied advanced lighting, composition, and rendering techniques to strengthen product storytelling and brand identity. Collaborated with clients to translate design concepts into technically accurate and commercially effective visual experiences.
Visualization Expert | CAD Product Designer at Innov8Hub | Abuja, Nigeria
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
Led the development of high-quality 3D visualizations and technical animations supporting engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, education, and research innovation projects from concept through commercialization. Produced photorealistic product visualizations and technical animations to communicate complex engineering concepts to stakeholders and commercialization partners. Designed manufacturable CAD models and production-ready digital assets for rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing, and engineering validation. Designed and visualized innovation workspaces and equipment layouts using Unreal Engine Virtual Scouting. Developed immersive VR applications for product demonstrations, technical training, and stakeholder engagement, and established visualization standards to streamline production workflows and improve consistency.
Real-Time 3D Artist (Part-time) at D Panthera Studio | Enugu, Nigeria
February 1, 2017 - January 31, 2022
Created high-quality game-ready assets for Unreal Engine using industry-standard modeling, retopology, UV mapping, and PBR texturing workflows. Produced optimized hard-surface assets balancing visual fidelity with real-time performance requirements. Applied remeshing and topology optimization techniques to improve asset quality while maintaining production efficiency. Developed modular assets compatible with Unreal Engine Marketplace standards and managed the full asset preparation workflow from modeling through optimization and integration into real-time environments.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Metallurgical & Materials Engineering at University of Nigeria, Nsukka
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services