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I’m a multidisciplinary 3D artist with over 9 years of experience crafting high-end product visualizations and photorealistic renders for global brands like Samsonite, On Running, Puma, Canon, and Haier. I specialize in hard surface modeling with clean topology for UV mapping and animation, and I’m proficient in Blender, Substance Painter, Adobe Suite, and AI image-generation tools. I excel in creating both realistic and cartoon textures, mapping UVs with precision, and optimizing topology for rigging and display. I’ve led the Texturing Department at Rabipelo Studio, managed multiple brand projects across Europe for holographic displays, and I enjoy collaborating with Concept Art teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality visuals. I’m comfortable freelancing, communicating clearly with clients, and adapting workflows to team needs.…I’m a multidisciplinary 3D artist with over 9 years of experience crafting high-end product visualizations and photorealistic renders for global brands like Samsonite, On Running, Puma, Canon, and Haier. I specialize in hard surface modeling with clean topology for UV mapping and animation, and I’m proficient in Blender, Substance Painter, Adobe Suite, and AI image-generation tools. I excel in creating both realistic and cartoon textures, mapping UVs with precision, and optimizing topology for rigging and display. I’ve led the Texturing Department at Rabipelo Studio, managed multiple brand projects across Europe for holographic displays, and I enjoy collaborating with Concept Art teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality visuals. I’m comfortable freelancing, communicating clearly with clients, and adapting workflows to team needs.

SMAILLIW MELENDEZ

3D Visualizer, 3D Modeler, 3D Designer, +4

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I’m a multidisciplinary 3D artist with over 9 years of experience crafting high-end product visualizations and photorealistic renders for global brands like Samsonite, On Running, Puma, Canon, and Haier. I specialize in hard surface modeling with clean topology for UV mapping and animation, and I’m proficient in Blender, Substance Painter, Adobe Suite, and AI image-generation tools. I excel in creating both realistic and cartoon textures, mapping UVs with precision, and optimizing topology for rigging and display. I’ve led the Texturing Department at Rabipelo Studio, managed multiple brand projects across Europe for holographic displays, and I enjoy collaborating with Concept Art teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality visuals. I’m comfortable freelancing, communicating clearly with clients, and adapting workflows to team needs.…I’m a multidisciplinary 3D artist with over 9 years of experience crafting high-end product visualizations and photorealistic renders for global brands like Samsonite, On Running, Puma, Canon, and Haier. I specialize in hard surface modeling with clean topology for UV mapping and animation, and I’m proficient in Blender, Substance Painter, Adobe Suite, and AI image-generation tools. I excel in creating both realistic and cartoon textures, mapping UVs with precision, and optimizing topology for rigging and display. I’ve led the Texturing Department at Rabipelo Studio, managed multiple brand projects across Europe for holographic displays, and I enjoy collaborating with Concept Art teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality visuals. I’m comfortable freelancing, communicating clearly with clients, and adapting workflows to team needs.

Available to hire

I’m a multidisciplinary 3D artist with over 9 years of experience crafting high-end product visualizations and photorealistic renders for global brands like Samsonite, On Running, Puma, Canon, and Haier. I specialize in hard surface modeling with clean topology for UV mapping and animation, and I’m proficient in Blender, Substance Painter, Adobe Suite, and AI image-generation tools.

I excel in creating both realistic and cartoon textures, mapping UVs with precision, and optimizing topology for rigging and display. I’ve led the Texturing Department at Rabipelo Studio, managed multiple brand projects across Europe for holographic displays, and I enjoy collaborating with Concept Art teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality visuals. I’m comfortable freelancing, communicating clearly with clients, and adapting workflows to team needs.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance 3D Artist at Independent / Freelance

January 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025

Provided 3D modeling and texturing services to various clients, tailoring deliverables to meet project needs and artistic styles.

Lead 3D Artist at Disturbed Media Group

March 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025

Produced high-quality 3D models for animations and displays in holographic installations across major train stations and shopping centers across Europe.

Freelance 3D Artist

August 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Provided 3D modeling and texturing services to various clients, specializing in hard surface modeling, organic modeling, and creating realistic and cartoon-style textures. Collaborated with diverse teams, managed multiple projects concurrently, and delivered high-quality assets within tight deadlines.

Lead 3D Artist at Disturbed Media Group (Remote)

September 1, 2022 - March 1, 2025

Produced 3D models for animations displayed in holographic installations across major train stations and shopping centers throughout Europe. Created detailed textures, unwrapped UVs, and delivered models with optimized topology for seamless animation and display playback. Collaborated with globally recognized brands such as Puma, On Running, and Canon to develop visually impactful assets. Effectively managed multiple brand projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality results under tight deadlines.

Prop & Texture Artist at Rabipelao Studio

January 1, 2015 - August 1, 2018

Modeled 3D props with meticulous topology, ensuring compatibility with rigging and animation. Unwrapped UVs accurately for all 3D models to streamline texturing workflows. Created textures aligned with the studio's visual style, delivering high-quality assets for animation projects. Collaborated closely with the Concept Art department to maintain design consistency and artistic integrity. Supervised the Texturing Department, ensuring all assets adhered to established styles and quality standards.