Hi, I'm Ian Di Fiore, an artist at heart with a passion for animation, film, and storytelling. I started university early at 16 to chase those interests, and earned two tertiary degrees by 21, focusing on animation, VFX, and games. Over the past five years I've freelanced, producing short films as both main producer and contributor, making character models and always keeping my skills fresh. When I'm not creating, I love DND, gardening, spending time with my dog and cat, and learning about history and nature. I bring enthusiasm, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit to every project. [My portfolio](_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

Ian Di Fiore

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Hi, I'm Ian Di Fiore, an artist at heart with a passion for animation, film, and storytelling. I started university early at 16 to chase those interests, and earned two tertiary degrees by 21, focusing on animation, VFX, and games. Over the past five years I've freelanced, producing short films as both main producer and contributor, making character models and always keeping my skills fresh. When I'm not creating, I love DND, gardening, spending time with my dog and cat, and learning about history and nature. I bring enthusiasm, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit to every project. [My portfolio](_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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Hi, I’m Ian Di Fiore, an artist at heart with a passion for animation, film, and storytelling. I started university early at 16 to chase those interests, and earned two tertiary degrees by 21, focusing on animation, VFX, and games. Over the past five years I’ve freelanced, producing short films as both main producer and contributor, making character models and always keeping my skills fresh.

When I’m not creating, I love DND, gardening, spending time with my dog and cat, and learning about history and nature. I bring enthusiasm, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit to every project.

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Skills

Experience Level

Blender
Intermediate
Freelance Gig
Intermediate
3D Design
Intermediate
Fashion Design
Intermediate
3D Model
Intermediate
Animation
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Character and Environment Artist at Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Currently freelancing as a 3D designer, working with Citysculp creating 3D printable replicas of various places worldwide.
Intern at Auckland University of Technology
December 31, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Worked on an animated documentary about the Romani experience, with responsibilities including 3D modeling and environment design.
Intern at Good Health Design
December 31, 2020 - September 5, 2025
Worked on small-scale 3D modeling projects involving 3D printing.
2D Freelancer at Freelance
December 31, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Took various commissions primarily in the DND fandom for character drawings and more varied 2D art commissions before fully transitioning to 3D.

Education

Bachelor of VFX at Ackland University of Technology
February 28, 2024 - December 11, 2024
Diploma in Film and Animation at YOOBEE Colleges
February 16, 2021 - June 22, 2021
Bachelor of Animation at YOOBEE Colleges
February 16, 2021 - June 16, 2022
Diploma in Film and Animation at YOOBEE Colleges
February 16, 2020 - June 22, 2020
Bachelor of Animation, VFX and Game Design, Minor in Motion Capture at Auckland University of Technology
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Level 7 Bachelor in Animation at YOOBEE Colleges
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Level 5 Diploma in Film & Animation at YOOBEE Colleges
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Tertiary studies in Animation and Film
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
Bachelor's degree in VFX and Games
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
Best Design Awards Finalist
January 1, 2024 - February 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Gaming, Software & Internet
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    My rendition of D3rlord3 from Wifies' 2 videos on Youtube 'Searching for/Destroying a World that Doesn't Exist'! Minecraft skins aren't exactly super detailed and leave a lot to the imagination, and I had this really vivid image of Derek's tattered cape layered over detailed armour. His helmet is inspired by Athena, since she's the goddess of wisdom and strategy, and with D3r being such a smart strategic protagonist it just made a lot of sense to me. Will probably do more animations with this rig, as i really enjoyed using it! blender marvelousdesigner animator…
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    My lancer PC! I love him tons. He's supposed to be a bit of a Lightning McQueen ripoff, with a lot of bravado and who lives in the gym because he's got the ideas of what "being a real man" is that have been greatly influenced by wilderness (or, space) exploration TV shows and his military family where all the men have gone somewhere off to war. He's the epitome of the kind of guys who would have lied in WWI drafts about their age so that they could have participated in it because of grandiose ideas about "serving your country" and completely oblivious to the fact that this usually includes killing people. animator 3Dmodeling 3Dcharacter…
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    This is the girlfriend of my Lancer PC. The glitter sweater is the centerpiece really, I absolutely love it. It's a procedural material, like the rest of my textures. It's like if Velma was a drag queen. I really wanted to indulge in the nerd x jock 80s high school movie trope aesthetic, but with some pizzaz to it. animator 3D Blender…
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    This is one of my favourite characters I've ever written. He was my DND player character when I was playing Curse of Strahd, and now he's been upgraded to his own story! He's very near and dear to my heart and I was happy to bring him to life in 3D.…

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