Visual Effects Artist dedicated to crafting immersive environments and high-end photorealism. Skilled in Unreal Engine, Unity, Houdini, Designer, and Photoshop, I cover the full spectrum from 3D integration to advanced particle systems. As a proactive creator, I stay ahead of industry trends and thrive in fast-paced, evolving workflows. My goal is to apply my technical expertise and creative vision to projects that challenge the limits of what is visually possible.

Miguel Nogales López

Visual Effects Artist dedicated to crafting immersive environments and high-end photorealism. Skilled in Unreal Engine, Unity, Houdini, Designer, and Photoshop, I cover the full spectrum from 3D integration to advanced particle systems. As a proactive creator, I stay ahead of industry trends and thrive in fast-paced, evolving workflows. My goal is to apply my technical expertise and creative vision to projects that challenge the limits of what is visually possible.

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Visual Effects Artist dedicated to crafting immersive environments and high-end photorealism. Skilled in Unreal Engine, Unity, Houdini, Designer, and Photoshop, I cover the full spectrum from 3D integration to advanced particle systems. As a proactive creator, I stay ahead of industry trends and thrive in fast-paced, evolving workflows. My goal is to apply my technical expertise and creative vision to projects that challenge the limits of what is visually possible.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Artist at IDC Games
May 1, 2020 - July 21, 2025
Modeled and textured 3D starships for an FPS project. Collaborated with supervisors and teammates to maintain a consistent visual style.
VFX Artist Intern at Secret 6 Labs
June 1, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Created stylized fantasy VFX using Unreal Engine Niagara. Implemented feedback from supervisors to refine visual effects.
Prop Artist Intern at Secret 6 Labs
November 1, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Designed and created AAA-quality props for internal projects. Focused on detailed texturing and efficient modeling techniques.
Freelance 3D - VFX Artist at Remote
November 1, 2024 - July 21, 2025
Enhanced player experience by creating visually captivating character skill effects for Corepunk (Artificial Core). Worked on a project making animation sets, 3D props, 3D characters, concepts and implementing them in Unity.
3D Artist at ID CGames
February 1, 2020 - May 2, 2020
Modeled and textured 3D starships for an FPS project. Collaborated with supervisors and teammates to maintain a consistent visual style.
3D & VFX Artist at Freelance (Remote)
January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Work on animation sets, 3D props, 3D characters, concepts and implementing them in Unity. Created high-quality 3D models, textures, props, and visual effects using Unreal Engine, Unity, Houdini, Substance, and 3DS Max. Focused on detailed texturing and efficient modeling techniques. Enhanced player experience by crafting visually captivating assets for Core Punk (Artificial Core) and other projects. Adapted to problem-solving, teamwork, and optimizing game assets for efficiency and performance.
VFX Artist Intern at Secret Labs
April 1, 2023 - June 2, 2023
Created stylized fan-ta sy VFX using Unreal Engine Niagara. Implemented feedback from supervisors to refine visual effects.
Prop Artist Intern at Secret Labs
September 1, 2023 - November 2, 2023
Designed and created AAA-quality props for internal projects; focused on detailed texturing and efficient modeling techniques.
Prop Artist Intern at Secret Labs
September 1, 2023 - November 2, 2023
Designed and created AAA-quality props for internal projects; focused on detailed texturing and efficient modeling techniques.

Education

Master's at Voxel School
October 10, 2022 - April 10, 2023
Bachelor's at ESNE/UDIT
September 12, 2017 - June 24, 2021
Master's at Voxel School
April 25, 2023 - July 27, 2023
Master's in Environment & Prop Art at Voxel School
February 1, 2020 - May 2, 2020
Master's in VFX and Technical Art at Voxel School
October 10, 2022 - April 2, 2023
Master's in Environment & Prop Artist at Voxel School
April 25, 2023 - July 27, 2023

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet