Manuel Sousa

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I’m a Senior Lead 3D Artist and Interior Designer, guiding visual direction and ensuring top-tier image quality for residential and mixed-use projects.

About

I’m a Senior Lead 3D Artist and Interior Designer, guiding visual direction and ensuring top-tier image quality for residential and mixed-use projects. I manage the full pipeline from concept to post-production, collaborating closely with architects and clients to realise design intent.

I produce fast iteration visuals for client approvals, delivering around 30–40 projects per year while maintaining consistency in quality and aesthetics, and I enjoy bridging creative ideas with practical production workflows.

  • Joined February 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianAdvanced
  • PortugueseAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment

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Projects · 1

Portfolio.

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  • 3D Designer
  • Architect
  • Interior Designer

Work experience

Senior Lead 3D Artist and Interior Designer · 1+1 ArquitectosJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Lead 3D artist responsible for visual direction and overall image quality; development of concept-stage and execution-stage visuals for residential and mixed-use projects; full pipeline delivery including modeling, materials, lighting, rendering and post-production; direct collaboration with architects and clients on design intent, materials and aesthetics.

Freelancer in 3D Rendering · Self-employedJan 2019 – Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Freelance 3D rendering, technical support, and interior design; fast iteration workflows and preview renders for client approvals; production of 30–40 projects per year; strong collaboration with clients and suppliers.

Production Director · COVET GroupJan 2014 – Jan 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

Production director overseeing 3D visualization pipelines, coordinating with design teams to ensure timely delivery of high-end visualizations and maintaining production standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management · Cathólica Porto Business School (CPBS)2019 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 5

First year of International Trade degree2015 – 2016
Rendermind Course2021
OF3D Academy MasterViz Course2023 – 2024
OF3D AI Course2025 – 2026

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