3D Artist with 4 years of professional experience specializing in environment creation for feature films, architectural visualization, and high-end 3D product visualization. Skilled in developing realistic, cinematic environments with strong expertise in modeling, PBR texturing, lighting, camera composition, asset optimization, and real-time rendering for walk-throughs and cinematic visuals. Experienced collaborating with directors, designers, and production teams, integrating generative AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance creative output. Delivers pre-visualization deliveries including cinematic walk-throughs for directors, producers, and VFX vendors to support final look development and decision-making.

Shafi

3D Artist with 4 years of professional experience specializing in environment creation for feature films, architectural visualization, and high-end 3D product visualization. Skilled in developing realistic, cinematic environments with strong expertise in modeling, PBR texturing, lighting, camera composition, asset optimization, and real-time rendering for walk-throughs and cinematic visuals. Experienced collaborating with directors, designers, and production teams, integrating generative AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance creative output. Delivers pre-visualization deliveries including cinematic walk-throughs for directors, producers, and VFX vendors to support final look development and decision-making.

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3D Artist with 4 years of professional experience specializing in environment creation for feature films, architectural visualization, and high-end 3D product visualization. Skilled in developing realistic, cinematic environments with strong expertise in modeling, PBR texturing, lighting, camera composition, asset optimization, and real-time rendering for walk-throughs and cinematic visuals.

Experienced collaborating with directors, designers, and production teams, integrating generative AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance creative output. Delivers pre-visualization deliveries including cinematic walk-throughs for directors, producers, and VFX vendors to support final look development and decision-making.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent

Work Experience

CGI & VFX / 3D Modeling & Design (Freelance Projects) at Imageers (Prod. Designer T. Muthraj Team)
July 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Worked on CGI/VFX related deliverables including 3D modeling, PBR texturing, lighting, and cinematic visualization for client presentations. Built and refined assets for visual quality and production readiness. Delivered 3D render views and visual presentations for client brochures/approvals and supported shot/creative planning through lighting and composition.
Film Project – AA22xA6 (RA AKA) 3D Visualizer / Architectural Designer & 3D Visualizer (Freelance) at Eleven X I Studio(s)
March 20, 2025 - February 20, 2026
Created detailed 3D models for restaurant and residential/architectural projects. Developed PBR materials, lighting setups, and visual detailing for high-quality output. Designed cinematic camera compositions and produced rendered walkthroughs for presentations. Used industry tools (3ds Max, Chaos V-Ray, Unreal Engine, etc.) and integrated AI for custom model/texture/concept art. Coordinated with teams and vendors across Chennai, Bangalore, and Ooty and prepared design documentation like drawings and material boards for client approvals.
Unreal Engine Artist
March 1, 2023 - May 2, 2026
Produced Unreal Engine-based cinematic/real-time visualizations with environment modeling, PBR texturing, lighting setup, and camera composition. Delivered cinematic walkthroughs and visual presentations for stakeholder approvals. Worked on asset creation and optimization for interactive/real-time rendering needs, including cinematic quality outputs. Collaborated with architecture/CGI teams and coordinated deliverables such as shot division concepts, cinematics composition, and final render-ready assets.
3D Art Artist
July 1, 2021 - March 31, 2023
Worked on 3D environment creation for feature films, architectural visualization, and high-end production renders. Produced high-poly and low-poly assets with PBR materials, set up cinematic lighting and shot composition, and generated realistic offline and real-time renders including walk-throughs for client review. Created cinematic pre-visualization walk-throughs supporting director/producer decision-making for final look & feel. Collaborated with production design and VFX teams, optimized assets for performance, and prepared outputs such as cinematic walk-throughs, render views for brochures, and presentation assets. Integrated generative AI for custom models/textures and concept art to accelerate workflows while maintaining high visual quality.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) at MEA SI Academy of Architecture
January 1, 2018 - June 30, 2023
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) at Don Bosco Mat. Hr. Secondary School
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

AI integration / generative AI usage (custom models & textures) - internal capability
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
CGI/VFX coursework & practical training (2D photo/video manipulation, composition, matte & digital painting; 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging & animation)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services