My name is Nicolai, a 3D Artist based in the Philippines with a 4-year professional experience in the AAA games industry. I contributed high-fidelity assets for games including Apex Legends. I am seeking an opportunity where I can continue leverage my technical skills in asset creation. My background is firmly rooted in 3D Hard Surface Art, specifically focused on weapon modeling and texturing, but I also had experiences working on architectural and environment related projects in VR projects. I am available for full-time, part-time, or contract work, and I'm open to remote arrangements. ** Due to an NDA, my latest contributions to Apex Legends are not publicly viewable. However, my previous employer, Pixel Mafia, has granted permission for me to share them directly with your recruiting team for application purposes. LINK: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

NICOLAI FRANCIS I. ZAFRA

My name is Nicolai, a 3D Artist based in the Philippines with a 4-year professional experience in the AAA games industry. I contributed high-fidelity assets for games including Apex Legends. I am seeking an opportunity where I can continue leverage my technical skills in asset creation. My background is firmly rooted in 3D Hard Surface Art, specifically focused on weapon modeling and texturing, but I also had experiences working on architectural and environment related projects in VR projects. I am available for full-time, part-time, or contract work, and I'm open to remote arrangements. ** Due to an NDA, my latest contributions to Apex Legends are not publicly viewable. However, my previous employer, Pixel Mafia, has granted permission for me to share them directly with your recruiting team for application purposes. LINK: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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My name is Nicolai, a 3D Artist based in the Philippines with a 4-year professional experience in the AAA games industry. I contributed high-fidelity assets for games including Apex Legends. I am seeking an opportunity where I can continue leverage my technical skills in asset creation.

My background is firmly rooted in 3D Hard Surface Art, specifically focused on weapon modeling and texturing, but I also had experiences working on architectural and environment related projects in VR projects.

I am available for full-time, part-time, or contract work, and I’m open to remote arrangements.

** Due to an NDA, my latest contributions to Apex Legends are not publicly viewable. However, my previous employer, Pixel Mafia, has granted permission for me to share them directly with your recruiting team for application purposes.

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Work Experience

3D Weapon Artist at Apex Legends Fortnite
November 1, 2021 - November 21, 2025
Worked as part of a team to design and create weapon models for the popular games, ensuring high-quality textures and animations that enhance gameplay experience.
3D Visual Artist & Augmented Reality Developer at Self-employed
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Developed interactive 3D models and augmented reality experiences for various clients, utilizing innovative design tools and creative techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing at University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
June 1, 2008 - March 1, 2011

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