Hi, I'm Mauricio Bartolo, a CG Artist and Art Director based in the Costa Brava region of Spain. My work sits at the intersection of high-end product visualization and abstract art direction, with a meticulous eye for lighting and look development. I transform technical concepts into sophisticated visual experiences that balance tactile realism with digital minimalism. I've contributed to major projects and can handle complex pipelines while keeping a strong aesthetic vision. Let's connect!

Mauricio Bartolo

Hi, I'm Mauricio Bartolo, a CG Artist and Art Director based in the Costa Brava region of Spain. My work sits at the intersection of high-end product visualization and abstract art direction, with a meticulous eye for lighting and look development. I transform technical concepts into sophisticated visual experiences that balance tactile realism with digital minimalism. I've contributed to major projects and can handle complex pipelines while keeping a strong aesthetic vision. Let's connect!

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Hi, I’m Mauricio Bartolo, a CG Artist and Art Director based in the Costa Brava region of Spain. My work sits at the intersection of high-end product visualization and abstract art direction, with a meticulous eye for lighting and look development.

I transform technical concepts into sophisticated visual experiences that balance tactile realism with digital minimalism. I’ve contributed to major projects and can handle complex pipelines while keeping a strong aesthetic vision. Let’s connect!

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Language

Catalan; Valencian
Intermediate
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Artista 3D - Freelance at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance 3D artist delivering high-end product visualization, motion graphics, and look development for a diverse client base. Led lighting, shading, and modeling pipelines, collaborating with art directors to translate concepts into compelling visuals. Also built and maintained asset libraries, optimized renders, and ensured timely delivery.
Senior 3D Generalist at Instronic Studio
September 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026
Led 3D generalist work, overseeing asset creation, shading and lighting pipelines, and look development to deliver cohesive visuals across projects.
Senior Lighting Artist at Tomavision
August 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024
Specialized in lighting and look development for 3D scenes, coordinating with teams across remote locations to deliver polished final renders.
Senior 3D Generalist at blit.studio
December 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Contributed to pipelines as a Senior 3D Generalist, supporting modeling, shading, rendering, and look development to maintain consistent aesthetics.
Lighting Artist at B-water animation studios
January 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Responsible for lighting and look development across scenes, collaborating with render teams to achieve desired mood and realism.
Motion graphics / 3D Generalist at ADN Play
February 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020
Created motion graphics sequences and 3D assets, contributing to pipeline tasks and client deliverables.
Freelance 3D Artist at DIESTRO.tv
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Freelance 3D artist creating assets and renders for clients, contributing to various visual storytelling needs.
Generalista 3D at Framemov
March 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Generalist 3D handling modeling, lighting, shading, and rendering across multiple projects.
Motion Graphic Designer at Propulse Video
December 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Created motion graphics and design assets for client projects, contributing to visual storytelling.
Director de Arte at RedLight Film
July 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Art director for film projects, guiding visual direction and artistic decisions.
Freelance 3D Artist at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Self-employed 3D artist delivering assets, renders and animations for clients, developing pipelines and lighting workflows.
Director de arte at RedLight
July 1, 2016 - September 30, 2016
Art Director directing visual style and animation for projects.

Education

Master's degree at Seeway - Escuela de Diseño, Animación, Comunicación Digital y Fotografía
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Master's degree at Universidad San Jorge
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Licenciatura at Universidad APEC
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2015
Curso at Domestika
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Master's degree, Animacion 3D & VFX at Seeway - Escuela de Diseño, Animación, Comunicación Digital y Fotografía
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Master's degree, Animacion 3D y VFX at Universidad San Jorge
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Licenciatura, Publicidad at Universidad APEC
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Adobe Suite
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
Adobe Suite
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
Domestika - Técnicas de iluminación con Cinema 4D
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other