Hi, I’m Vlad Kovalov, a 3D artist with 8+ years of experience in real-time production for games and interactive environments. I specialize in end-to-end 3D pipelines, including modeling, PBR texturing, lighting, rigging, animation setup, and engine integration in Unreal Engine and Unity. I thrive in collaborative, distributed teams and am committed to delivering clean, production-ready assets that meet tight schedules. I hold Autodesk certifications for 3ds Max, Maya, and AutoCAD, and earned a Master’s degree in Energy Management and Systems Technology from Odessa State Academy. I work in English, Russian, and Ukrainian, and I’m always eager to take on challenging projects in gaming and interactive media.…

VLAD KOVALOV

Hi, I’m Vlad Kovalov, a 3D artist with 8+ years of experience in real-time production for games and interactive environments. I specialize in end-to-end 3D pipelines, including modeling, PBR texturing, lighting, rigging, animation setup, and engine integration in Unreal Engine and Unity. I thrive in collaborative, distributed teams and am committed to delivering clean, production-ready assets that meet tight schedules. I hold Autodesk certifications for 3ds Max, Maya, and AutoCAD, and earned a Master’s degree in Energy Management and Systems Technology from Odessa State Academy. I work in English, Russian, and Ukrainian, and I’m always eager to take on challenging projects in gaming and interactive media.…

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Hi, I’m Vlad Kovalov, a 3D artist with 8+ years of experience in real-time production for games and interactive environments. I specialize in end-to-end 3D pipelines, including modeling, PBR texturing, lighting, rigging, animation setup, and engine integration in Unreal Engine and Unity.

I thrive in collaborative, distributed teams and am committed to delivering clean, production-ready assets that meet tight schedules. I hold Autodesk certifications for 3ds Max, Maya, and AutoCAD, and earned a Master’s degree in Energy Management and Systems Technology from Odessa State Academy. I work in English, Russian, and Ukrainian, and I’m always eager to take on challenging projects in gaming and interactive media.

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Skills

Experience Level

3ds Max
Expert
Autodesk Maya
Expert
3D Model
Expert
Unity
Expert
ZBrush
Expert
3D Animation
Expert
Substance Painter
Expert
Unity 3D
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
German
Beginner
Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Environment Artist at FlightForce4
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Created and optimized game environments and assets for Unreal Engine 5, ensuring clean topology, PBR consistency, and engine-ready integration. Collaborated with technical teams on asset validation and scene assembly, contributing to stable builds and reduced integration delays.
3D Environment & Scene Artist at Lock Paper Scissors
January 1, 2023 - Present
Produced and refined 3D scenes across multiple game levels, focused on environment modeling, asset polish, lighting setup, and scene optimization to support a Steam release.
3D Environment Artist at Chillville
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Built and integrated environment assets for an interactive 3D game. Ensured performance optimization, proper LOD structure, and real-time rendering quality across multiple gameplay builds.
3D Asset Artist at Lion Pride Club
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Created modular 3D assets for projects at Lion Pride Club.
3D Character & Environment Artist at Freelance (Fiverr)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Delivered full-cycle 3D production for games and 3D printing, including high/low poly modeling, retopology, UV mapping, texture baking, PBR texturing, rigging, and engine integration in Unreal and Unity.
3D Motion & Scene Artist at CCM Health
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Created complete 3D promotional scenes rendered in Unreal Engine. Built characters, handled animation setup in Maya/iClone, and managed lighting, camera composition, and final renders.

Education

Master’s Degree in Energy Management and Systems Technology at Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Autodesk 3ds Max Professional
November 1, 2016 - March 27, 2026
Autodesk Maya
April 1, 2017 - March 27, 2026
Autodesk AutoCAD
November 1, 2016 - March 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    paper 3D Printing

    Creating and preparing 3D models for printing — from scratch or by cleaning and fixing existing files.

    Work includes sculpting models from the ground up, as well as optimizing and repairing meshes for proper 3D printing: fixing geometry issues, making models watertight, adjusting thickness, and preparing files so they print correctly without errors.

    Experience ranges from small objects like keychains and miniatures to large-scale pieces, including characters up to 2–3 meters tall.

    Examples of finished work can be found in the portfolio (see photos).