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Hi, I'm Ellis Urquiaga, an aspiring modeler passionate about bringing visual development designs to life through optimized and polished 3D models. I enjoy collaborating closely with team members and producers to meet deadlines and maintain quality across high volumes of assets. I am currently pursuing my BFA in Animation & Illustration at San Jose State University where I have developed skills in various modeling, texturing, and lighting tools. I love learning new techniques, sharing insights, and contributing creatively to projects that blend 2D and 3D art forms.…Hi, I'm Ellis Urquiaga, an aspiring modeler passionate about bringing visual development designs to life through optimized and polished 3D models. I enjoy collaborating closely with team members and producers to meet deadlines and maintain quality across high volumes of assets. I am currently pursuing my BFA in Animation & Illustration at San Jose State University where I have developed skills in various modeling, texturing, and lighting tools. I love learning new techniques, sharing insights, and contributing creatively to projects that blend 2D and 3D art forms.

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Hi, I'm Ellis Urquiaga, an aspiring modeler passionate about bringing visual development designs to life through optimized and polished 3D models. I enjoy collaborating closely with team members and producers to meet deadlines and maintain quality across high volumes of assets. I am currently pursuing my BFA in Animation & Illustration at San Jose State University where I have developed skills in various modeling, texturing, and lighting tools. I love learning new techniques, sharing insights, and contributing creatively to projects that blend 2D and 3D art forms.…Hi, I'm Ellis Urquiaga, an aspiring modeler passionate about bringing visual development designs to life through optimized and polished 3D models. I enjoy collaborating closely with team members and producers to meet deadlines and maintain quality across high volumes of assets. I am currently pursuing my BFA in Animation & Illustration at San Jose State University where I have developed skills in various modeling, texturing, and lighting tools. I love learning new techniques, sharing insights, and contributing creatively to projects that blend 2D and 3D art forms.

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Hi, I’m Ellis Urquiaga, an aspiring modeler passionate about bringing visual development designs to life through optimized and polished 3D models. I enjoy collaborating closely with team members and producers to meet deadlines and maintain quality across high volumes of assets.

I am currently pursuing my BFA in Animation & Illustration at San Jose State University where I have developed skills in various modeling, texturing, and lighting tools. I love learning new techniques, sharing insights, and contributing creatively to projects that blend 2D and 3D art forms.

Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Italian

Beginner

Work Experience

Modeler at Figure Fighter Falky (School Project)

May 31, 2025 - August 30, 2025

Communicated with the lead and producer about deadlines and expectations. Optimized models to maintain a polished quality suitable for a high volume of assets.

Modeler at Stuck-catto! (School Project)

May 31, 2025 - August 30, 2025

Adjusted inconsistencies in visual development designs to ensure models fit the intended vision. Proactively asked for feedback and design clarifications.

Modeler at Noya (School Project)

May 31, 2025 - August 30, 2025

Translated visual development designs into models and adjusted them based on feedback. Interpreted designs and communicated with team members for clarification.

Modeler at re:connection (School Project)

April 30, 2024 - August 30, 2025

Learned key concepts about proportions and solutions to successfully build environments. Researched and integrated new methods into workflows taught by peers.

Lighting Artist at Bon Odori (School Project)

May 31, 2023 - August 30, 2025

Elevated the mood through lighting adjustments using Blender while preserving consistency with the rest of the film. Provided unique insights on multimedia works that blended 3D and 2D art forms.