I’m a versatile professional transitioning into full-stack development, with over eight years of experience in 2D and 3D art for gaming and animation. I’ve worked on projects ranging from indie games to high-profile titles like LEGO Fortnite, gaining expertise in tools like Blender, Maya, and Unity. My background as a 3D generalist and 2D artist honed my creativity and problem-solving skills across all stages of production. Now pursuing a degree in Game Development, I’m focused on blending my artistic expertise with front-end development to create visually engaging, user-friendly web applications.

Duana Aquino

I’m a versatile professional transitioning into full-stack development, with over eight years of experience in 2D and 3D art for gaming and animation. I’ve worked on projects ranging from indie games to high-profile titles like LEGO Fortnite, gaining expertise in tools like Blender, Maya, and Unity. My background as a 3D generalist and 2D artist honed my creativity and problem-solving skills across all stages of production. Now pursuing a degree in Game Development, I’m focused on blending my artistic expertise with front-end development to create visually engaging, user-friendly web applications.

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I’m a versatile professional transitioning into full-stack development, with over eight years of experience in 2D and 3D art for gaming and animation. I’ve worked on projects ranging from indie games to high-profile titles like LEGO Fortnite, gaining expertise in tools like Blender, Maya, and Unity. My background as a 3D generalist and 2D artist honed my creativity and problem-solving skills across all stages of production. Now pursuing a degree in Game Development, I’m focused on blending my artistic expertise with front-end development to create visually engaging, user-friendly web applications.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

2D Artist at Roarty Digital Inc.
April 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Translated 2D Fortnite-style concepts to LEGO-style textures for game-ready 3D assets in Unreal Engine; painted textures on 3D assets using Substance Painter.
3D Artist at Cabana Game Studio
April 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Modelled, textured, rigged, and animated game-ready assets; created modular and tileable assets; implemented assets and prefabs for Unity; project versioning with Fork.
2D Artist at Roarty Digital Inc.
April 30, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Project LEGO FORTNITE: Worked on translating 2D concepts from Fortnite style to LEGO style to be used as textures on game-ready 3D assets in Unreal Engine. Painted textures on 3D assets using Substance Painter.
3D Artist at Cabana Game Studio
April 30, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Project The Tale of Mara and Moa: modeling, texturing, rigging, and animating game-ready assets, including modular and tileable assets. Implemented assets and created prefabs for Unity. Project versioning with Fork.
2D Artist at Roarty Digital Inc.
April 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Worked in a AAA open-world survival game (LEGO Fortnite). Responsible for translating 2D concepts from Fortnite style to LEGO style to be used as textures on the game-ready 3D assets in Unreal Engine. Painting textures on 3D assets using Substance Painter.
3D Artist at Cabana Game Studio
April 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Responsible for modelling, texturing, rigging, and animating game-ready assets, such as characters, props and environments, including modular and tileable assets. Implementing assets and creating prefabs for Unity. Project versioning with Fork.
2D Artist at Roarty Digital Inc.
April 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Project LEGO Fortnite: translated 2D concepts from Fortnite style to LEGO style for textures on game-ready 3D assets in Unreal Engine. Painted textures on 3D assets using Substance 3D Painter.
3D Artist at Cabana Game Studio
April 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Project 'The Tale of Mara and Moa': modeled, textured, rigged, and animated game-ready assets, including modular and tileable assets. Implemented assets and created prefabs for Unity. Versioned projects with Fork.
Web Developer Intern at IT Security Now Canada
November 1, 2025 - Present
Developing and maintaining web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; creating responsive layouts and improving UI/UX; supporting the development of websites related to cybersecurity services; updating and organizing website content; collaborating with the technical team on web development tasks; fixing bugs and implementing visual and functional improvements; assisting with basic SEO practices and website performance optimization.
2D Artist / Graphic Design - LEGO Fortnite at Roarty Digital Inc
May 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024
Responsible for translating 2D textures from one style to another for an AAA open-world survival game; painting textures on assets using Substance 3D Painter.
Mentorship (Remote) at DIO Campus Expert
August 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Development of soft skills and leadership for IT professionals transitioning careers.
Backend with Python - Bank Systems Skills at Santander Bank
June 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Bootcamp focusing on backend development with Python and bank systems skills.

Education

Game Development Degree at Cruzeiro do Sul University, Sao Paulo, Brazil
February 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Full Stack Software Developer Professional Certificate at IBM
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
CG Asset Creation Diploma at Think Tank Training Centre, North Vancouver, Canada
June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
CG Asset Creation Diploma at Think Tank Training Centre
June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Full Stack Software Developer Professional Certificate at IBM
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Game Development Degree at Cruzeiro do Sul University, Sao Paulo, Brazil
February 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Game Development Degree at Cruzeiro do Sul University, Sao Paulo, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2025
Full Stack Software Developer Professional Certificate at IBM
January 1, 2025 - September 26, 2025
CG Asset Creation Diploma at Think Tank Training Centre, North Vancouver, Canada
June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Game Development Degree at Cruzeiro do Sul University, Sao Paulo, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Full Stack Software Developer Professional Certificate at IBM
January 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Bachelor in Game Development at Cruzeiro do Sul University, Sao Paulo, Brazil (remote)
February 1, 2025 - December 22, 2025
Bachelor in Architecture and Urbanism at UNAMA - University of Amazon Belém, Brazil
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014
Full Stack Software Developer Professional Certificate at IBM Remote
January 1, 2025 - December 22, 2025

Qualifications

CG Asset Creation Diploma
June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Full Stack Software Developer Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Game Development Degree
February 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Full Stack Software Developer Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
CG Asset Creation Diploma
June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Full Stack Software Developer Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - September 26, 2025
Full Stack Software Developer Professional Certificate (IBM)
January 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Game Development Degree
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Full Stack Software Developer Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - December 22, 2025

Industry Experience

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