I'm Renato Leite, a sculptor and 3D digital artist with over a decade of experience developing successful character lines and miniature collections. I currently serve as Lead Artist at Heroes and Beasts Miniatures, overseeing the creative vision, guiding teams of artists, and delivering high-quality 3D-print-ready assets. I am proficient in ZBrush and digital sculpting workflows, with expertise in original character design and translating external concepts into professional 3D sculpts. Based in Porto, Portugal, I collaborate with U.S.-based businesses through a Delaware LLC to keep remote collaboration and payments simple and straightforward. I enjoy working across fantasy and sci‑fi worlds and am comfortable contributing concept art, sketches, and visual development to support a project from idea to final asset.…

Renato Leite

I'm Renato Leite, a sculptor and 3D digital artist with over a decade of experience developing successful character lines and miniature collections. I currently serve as Lead Artist at Heroes and Beasts Miniatures, overseeing the creative vision, guiding teams of artists, and delivering high-quality 3D-print-ready assets. I am proficient in ZBrush and digital sculpting workflows, with expertise in original character design and translating external concepts into professional 3D sculpts. Based in Porto, Portugal, I collaborate with U.S.-based businesses through a Delaware LLC to keep remote collaboration and payments simple and straightforward. I enjoy working across fantasy and sci‑fi worlds and am comfortable contributing concept art, sketches, and visual development to support a project from idea to final asset.…

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I’m Renato Leite, a sculptor and 3D digital artist with over a decade of experience developing successful character lines and miniature collections. I currently serve as Lead Artist at Heroes and Beasts Miniatures, overseeing the creative vision, guiding teams of artists, and delivering high-quality 3D-print-ready assets. I am proficient in ZBrush and digital sculpting workflows, with expertise in original character design and translating external concepts into professional 3D sculpts.

Based in Porto, Portugal, I collaborate with U.S.-based businesses through a Delaware LLC to keep remote collaboration and payments simple and straightforward. I enjoy working across fantasy and sci‑fi worlds and am comfortable contributing concept art, sketches, and visual development to support a project from idea to final asset.

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English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Lead Artist at Heroes and Beasts
January 1, 2019 - Present
Founded Heroes and Beasts, a company specializing in 3D printable miniatures for tabletop games. Developed and marketed a range of products, led digital presence and customer interaction, and focused on concept characters and digital sculpting.
Project Manager, Crowdfunding Campaigns at Heroes and Beasts
January 1, 2019 - Present
Managed crowdfunding campaigns, overseeing teams of artists and coordinating collaborative efforts to ensure milestones and final products aligned with campaign goals.

Education

Sculpture at Faculty of Fine Arts - University of Porto
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Art School Studies in Sculpture at Soares dos Reis Art School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994

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Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Education

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