My name is Andrea and I'm a FX Artist with over 4 years of experience in real-time production, specialized in Houdini! I have a strong foundation in 3D modelling and asset creation, with hands-on experience in Unreal Engine for environment assembly and integration. I'm capable of contributing across the full pipeline, managing tight deadlines, and maintaining high visual and technical standards.

Andrea Aparicio

My name is Andrea and I'm a FX Artist with over 4 years of experience in real-time production, specialized in Houdini! I have a strong foundation in 3D modelling and asset creation, with hands-on experience in Unreal Engine for environment assembly and integration. I'm capable of contributing across the full pipeline, managing tight deadlines, and maintaining high visual and technical standards.

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April 1, 2026

My name is Andrea and I’m a FX Artist with over 4 years of experience in real-time production, specialized in Houdini! I have a strong foundation in 3D modelling and asset creation, with hands-on experience in Unreal Engine for environment assembly and integration. I’m capable of contributing across the full pipeline, managing tight deadlines, and maintaining high visual and technical standards.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate
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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Catalan; Valencian
Fluent

Work Experience

Mid FX Artist at Freelance
November 1, 2024 - December 8, 2024
Mid FX Artist at Axis Studios
January 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Created magical effects setups for hero shots including particles, trails, and smoke simulations. Contributed to planetary energy explosion, hero energy aura, magical flying bird, and hero arm spell effects. Completed compositing work in Nuke.
FX Artist at MPC Film Technicolor
February 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
Worked simultaneously in FX and CFX departments for multiple projects such as Snow White, Atlas, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, The Little Mermaid, Prehistoric Planet, and House of the Dragon. Responsibilities included creating plant and tree setups, optimizing rain and saliva effects, ground interactions, dust and destruction setups, magic effects and aiding consistency across shots.
FX Artist at Axis Studios
March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
Responsible for fog effects and placement on "The Rig." Assisted in the CFX team for hair simulation on "Gigi & Nate." Designed, set up and composited styled magical effects and disintegration scenes for League of Legends projects including Absolution and Before Dawn.
3D Artist & Graphic Designer at Dazzle Projects
March 1, 2023 - Present
Managed 2 departments to coordinate day-to-day production tasks across projects. Collaborated closely with teams to ensure alignment in art direction and project goals.
Junior FX Artist & CFX Artist at Asus Studio
March 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Contributed effectively to the compositing team to maintain visual consistency.
Mid FX Artist at Make Studio
March 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Worked on various projects including 'BATTLEFIELD 2042' and 'DESTINY 2: THE FINAL SHAPE'. Collaborated within a steadfast team to achieve project goals.
3D Artist at Freelancer
December 1, 2025 - Present
Currently working as a multidisciplinary freelance artist, creating both 2D and 3D content for clients across various industries. Projects range from stylized and realistic 3D visuals to graphic design pieces such as social media assets and branding visuals.
CFX Artist at Sony Pictures Imageworks
March 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Created cloth and hair simulations using Houdini for stylized characters and environments. Optimized team members' simulations setups for efficient iteration.
Production Assistant at Dazzle Pictures
August 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024
Managed 3D assets and resources on set, overseeing the organization and production workflow.
Mid FX Artist & Creative Lead Support at Axis Studios
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Created complex magical particle effects for hero shots, collaborating closely with the FX lead in look development to ensure consistency.
Mid FX Artist & CFX Artist at MPC Film, Technicolor
February 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
Proactively collaborated across studios to implement FX setups and track their day-to-day production.
Junior FX Artist & CFX Artist at Axis Studio
March 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Managed the creation and animation of fog effects, collaborating closely with the compositing team to maintain visual consistency.

Education

Master's at FX Film School
September 1, 2018 - January 31, 2021
Higher Technical Certificate at ENTI Universitat de Barcelona
September 1, 2016 - June 30, 2018
Proficiency Master in Houdini VFX at ENTI University of Barcelona
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2020
Higher Technical Certificate in 3D and Animation for Games at ENTI University of Barcelona
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2018
Proficiency Master in Houdini VFX at FX Animation Film School
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Higher Technical Certificate in 3D Animation for Games at ENTI University of Barcelona
September 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Professional Master in Houdini VFX
September 1, 2018 - January 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services, Software & Internet