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.

Manuel Sousa

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.

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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. 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.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Portuguese
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Lead 3D Artist and Interior Designer at 1+1 Arquitectos
January 1, 2022 - Present
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 at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
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 at COVET Group
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
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 at Cathólica Porto Business School (CPBS)
January 1, 2019 - February 3, 2026

Qualifications

First year of International Trade degree
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Rendermind Course
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
OF3D Academy MasterViz Course
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
OF3D AI Course
January 1, 2025 - February 3, 2026
OF3D Unreal Course
January 1, 2025 - February 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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