I am a 3D artist with over five years of experience creating high-quality complex media including motion graphics, 3D visuals, and interactive experiences, managing projects from storyboarding to post-production. I emphasize narrative and visual design, bringing personalized and original perspectives to client-oriented projects. I enjoy collaborating with teams and working one-on-one with clients to turn their visions into final products. Throughout my career, I have worked with industry-standard and emerging software across asset creation, animation, lighting, and compositing. I continuously strive to expand my skills and adapt to new challenges, ensuring my work is visually engaging and narratively strong, making lasting impressions in the media and entertainment sector.

Daniel Ugalde

I am a 3D artist with over five years of experience creating high-quality complex media including motion graphics, 3D visuals, and interactive experiences, managing projects from storyboarding to post-production. I emphasize narrative and visual design, bringing personalized and original perspectives to client-oriented projects. I enjoy collaborating with teams and working one-on-one with clients to turn their visions into final products. Throughout my career, I have worked with industry-standard and emerging software across asset creation, animation, lighting, and compositing. I continuously strive to expand my skills and adapt to new challenges, ensuring my work is visually engaging and narratively strong, making lasting impressions in the media and entertainment sector.

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I am a 3D artist with over five years of experience creating high-quality complex media including motion graphics, 3D visuals, and interactive experiences, managing projects from storyboarding to post-production. I emphasize narrative and visual design, bringing personalized and original perspectives to client-oriented projects. I enjoy collaborating with teams and working one-on-one with clients to turn their visions into final products.

Throughout my career, I have worked with industry-standard and emerging software across asset creation, animation, lighting, and compositing. I continuously strive to expand my skills and adapt to new challenges, ensuring my work is visually engaging and narratively strong, making lasting impressions in the media and entertainment sector.

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Work Experience

Help Desk Assistant at Rochester Institute of Technology
January 1, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Collaborated with a diverse team to resolve technical issues related to hardware repair, rendering problems, network issues, and software troubleshooting across multiple programs and operating systems. Installed new hardware and software for computer labs and managed inventory during intersession periods.
CAD Tech Graphic Design Chair at RIT CAD Chapter
January 1, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Led content creation, video editing, and publications for the chapter, designing promotional materials including flyers, videos, and presentations. Redesigned the logo for the chapter's 30th anniversary and incorporated motion graphics and design elements to innovate while maintaining brand identity.
Visual Artist at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created illustrations, 3D models, and motion graphic pieces for small businesses and individual clients, utilizing software such as Photoshop, After Effects, and Autodesk Maya to deliver high-quality visual content.

Education

BFA in 3D Digital Design at Rochester Institute of Technology - College of Art and Design
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other