I am a 3D Designer with over 10 years of experience creating high-quality models, textures, lighting, and renders for architecture, product design, and visual storytelling. I am proficient in Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine, comfortable with both photorealistic and stylized workflows. I am known for creative problem-solving, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit in remote, multicultural teams. I bring a proactive and adaptable approach to every project, ensuring high-quality results aligned with objectives and deadlines. I am passionate about continuous improvement and exploring new tools — including AI-driven design workflows — to push creativity and efficiency forward. I seek long-term, forward-thinking 3D projects where innovation, collaboration, and visual impact drive success.

Cata Londono

I am a 3D Designer with over 10 years of experience creating high-quality models, textures, lighting, and renders for architecture, product design, and visual storytelling. I am proficient in Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine, comfortable with both photorealistic and stylized workflows. I am known for creative problem-solving, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit in remote, multicultural teams. I bring a proactive and adaptable approach to every project, ensuring high-quality results aligned with objectives and deadlines. I am passionate about continuous improvement and exploring new tools — including AI-driven design workflows — to push creativity and efficiency forward. I seek long-term, forward-thinking 3D projects where innovation, collaboration, and visual impact drive success.

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I am a 3D Designer with over 10 years of experience creating high-quality models, textures, lighting, and renders for architecture, product design, and visual storytelling. I am proficient in Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine, comfortable with both photorealistic and stylized workflows. I am known for creative problem-solving, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit in remote, multicultural teams.

I bring a proactive and adaptable approach to every project, ensuring high-quality results aligned with objectives and deadlines. I am passionate about continuous improvement and exploring new tools — including AI-driven design workflows — to push creativity and efficiency forward. I seek long-term, forward-thinking 3D projects where innovation, collaboration, and visual impact drive success.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

3d Generalist at 3LOGY
January 1, 2016 - October 28, 2025
Led architectural and product visualization projects and produced digital and print content for a wide range of clients. Developed visualization workflows across modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and post-production for commercial and residential sectors in Colombia and the United States. Optimized design processes to enable rapid visualization and quick iterations based on designer and client feedback, accelerating market introduction of new ideas. Created visual designs, brand identities, and advertising materials across sectors including retail, healthcare, manufacturing, digital marketing, and automotive.
Creative Director at PACKER PRODUCTOS DESECHABLES ECOLÓGICOS S.A.S.
November 1, 2018 - October 28, 2025
Lead and manage creative processes within the design and marketing department. Develop innovative concepts and visual strategies that strengthen the brand, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with goals. Guide product development and design, focusing on branding, graphic design, and 3D visualization for the company’s products. Oversee digital and print advertising and contribute to national growth and international market expansion in Panama and Mexico. Propose strategies to differentiate products, maintain brand consistency across platforms, and implement sustainable design practices.
Modeling and Rigging Assistant at NEKO PRODUCTIONS
November 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
Key role in Avengers Academy video game development, creating LODs to optimize performance, organizing UVs and textures for visual consistency, rigging characters for smooth and dynamic animations, and generating playblasts to review scenes and refine gameplay flow.

Education

Master of Arts in Animation at DePaul University
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014
Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising at Universidad Catolica de Manizales
January 1, 2005 - December 1, 2009
Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design at Unitecnica
January 1, 2004 - June 1, 2007
Master Of Arts | Major in Animation at DePaul University
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014
Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising at Universidad Catolica de Manizales
January 1, 2005 - December 1, 2009
Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design at Unitecnica
January 1, 2004 - June 1, 2007

Qualifications

Essential Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp
May 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025
Likeness and Facial Anatomy
January 1, 2024 - October 28, 2025
Stylized Character Program
June 1, 2023 - October 28, 2025
Professional 3D Cartoon Character Modeling
August 1, 2019 - October 28, 2025
Next Step in Digital SLR Photography: Color, Light, Technology
April 1, 2010 - October 28, 2025
Introduction to Digital SLR Photography
April 1, 2010 - October 28, 2025
3DS MAX 2009 Advanced Character Modeling
July 1, 2008 - October 28, 2025
Essential Effects & Animation
July 1, 2008 - October 28, 2025
Nikon School Certificates (Digital Photography Courses)
April 1, 2010 - October 28, 2025
Essential Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp
May 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025
LIKENESS AND FACIAL ANATOMY
January 1, 2024 - October 28, 2025
STYLIZED CHARACTER PROGRAM
June 1, 2023 - October 28, 2025
PROFESSIONAL 3D CARTOON CHARACTER MODELING
August 1, 2019 - October 28, 2025
NEXT STEP IN DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY: COLOR, LIGHT, TECHNOLOGY
April 1, 2010 - October 28, 2025
INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY
April 1, 2010 - October 28, 2025
3DS MAX 2009 ADVANCED CHARACTER MODELING
July 1, 2008 - October 28, 2025
ESSENCIAL EFFECT & ANIMATION
July 1, 2008 - October 28, 2025
Certificate Nikon School – Introduction to Digital SLR Photography
April 1, 2010 - October 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Healthcare, Gaming, Real Estate & Construction, Other