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Hello, I’m Nico, a 3D artist, motion designer, and AI enthusiast with 15+ years of experience. I turn ideas into cinematic visuals across interiors, architecture, advertising, and product visualization. Grounded in strong design and animation fundamentals, I work fluently across Adobe CC, Cinema 4D and Flora Fauna to deliver clean, on-brand results. I love collaborating with designers, writers, directors, and producers. I am known for translating technical jargon into clear, client-friendly language. From motion graphics to photo-real product and architectural renders, I’m driven by craft, speed, and precision. Let’s build something striking together.…Hello, I’m Nico, a 3D artist, motion designer, and AI enthusiast with 15+ years of experience. I turn ideas into cinematic visuals across interiors, architecture, advertising, and product visualization. Grounded in strong design and animation fundamentals, I work fluently across Adobe CC, Cinema 4D and Flora Fauna to deliver clean, on-brand results. I love collaborating with designers, writers, directors, and producers. I am known for translating technical jargon into clear, client-friendly language. From motion graphics to photo-real product and architectural renders, I’m driven by craft, speed, and precision. Let’s build something striking together.

Nico Arango

3D Designer, Motion Graphic Designer, Graphic Designer, +1

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Hello, I’m Nico, a 3D artist, motion designer, and AI enthusiast with 15+ years of experience. I turn ideas into cinematic visuals across interiors, architecture, advertising, and product visualization. Grounded in strong design and animation fundamentals, I work fluently across Adobe CC, Cinema 4D and Flora Fauna to deliver clean, on-brand results. I love collaborating with designers, writers, directors, and producers. I am known for translating technical jargon into clear, client-friendly language. From motion graphics to photo-real product and architectural renders, I’m driven by craft, speed, and precision. Let’s build something striking together.…Hello, I’m Nico, a 3D artist, motion designer, and AI enthusiast with 15+ years of experience. I turn ideas into cinematic visuals across interiors, architecture, advertising, and product visualization. Grounded in strong design and animation fundamentals, I work fluently across Adobe CC, Cinema 4D and Flora Fauna to deliver clean, on-brand results. I love collaborating with designers, writers, directors, and producers. I am known for translating technical jargon into clear, client-friendly language. From motion graphics to photo-real product and architectural renders, I’m driven by craft, speed, and precision. Let’s build something striking together.

Available to hire

Hello, I’m Nico, a 3D artist, motion designer, and AI enthusiast with 15+ years of experience. I turn ideas into cinematic visuals across interiors, architecture, advertising, and product visualization. Grounded in strong design and animation fundamentals, I work fluently across Adobe CC, Cinema 4D and Flora Fauna to deliver clean, on-brand results. I love collaborating with designers, writers, directors, and producers. I am known for translating technical jargon into clear, client-friendly language. From motion graphics to photo-real product and architectural renders, I’m driven by craft, speed, and precision. Let’s build something striking together.

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

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Work Experience

3D Artist and Motion Designer at Richter

May 1, 2023 - Present

Launched more than 15 videos, including animated explainers, product launches and promotional campaigns. Collaborated with clients, creative directors and designers to understand the vision and requirements for each project. Designed and implemented the complete 3D production lifecycle, establishing workflows for look development, modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, and real-time rendering that enhanced visual fidelity and reduced render times through optimization. Designed 2D motion graphics in After Effects, overseeing art direction, design, animation, kinetic typography, and VFX compositing to elevate live-action and stock footage. Developed 3D assets and animations using Cinema4D, 3ds Max, Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. Managed multiple client projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines while maintaining clear communication and creative consistency.

3D Artist and Motion Designer at Designity

July 1, 2022 - Present

Advised 27 different clients, each with unique vision and requirements. Launched more than 85 videos, ranging from animated explainer videos to product launch videos to promotional campaigns. Collaborated with 20 different creative directors, each with own style and approach to storytelling. Designed and implemented the complete 3D production lifecycle, establishing workflows for look development, modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, and real-time rendering that enhanced visual fidelity and reduced render times through optimization and memory management. Designed and produced 2D motion graphics in After Effects, overseeing the full creative process including art direction, design, animation, kinetic typography, and VFX compositing to elevate live-action and stock footage. Created illustrations, videos and brand assets using Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro. Edited pictures and client image post-production requirements inside Adobe Photoshop.

Founder / Lead Motion Designer at Hypernova Studio

March 1, 2018 - January 31, 2023

Led a team of five designers in the development of visually stunning 3D content for clients in 4+ industries, including interior design, architecture, marketing and product visualization. Pioneered overseeing the entire creative process, from concept development to final delivery. Implemented clients vision and goals, and then translated those ideas into visually compelling content that exceeded expectations. Established mentoring and coaching to team members, providing guidance and support to help grow skills and achieve goals. Fostered a collaborative and creative work environment, encouraging team members to share ideas and work together to find innovative solutions to design challenges. Created illustrations, videos and brand collaterals using Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro and InDesign. Developed 3D models, textures, lighting, and animations using software such as Cinema4D, 3ds Max, After Effects and Premiere Pro.

Co-Founder / Motion Designer at Nisba Visual Label

November 1, 2015 - February 28, 2018

Played an integral role in establishing the company's vision and driving growth. Pioneered overseeing the creative direction of all projects and ensuring alignment with clients goals and expectations. Led a small team of three artists and designers, providing guidance and support to help develop skills and create visually stunning 3D content. Conceived illustrations, videos and branding assets using Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro and InDesign. Produced all the 3D pipeline from modeling, texturing, lighting and rendering for animations using software such as Cinema4D, 3ds Max, After Effects and Premiere Pro.

3D Artist / Motion Designer at CRACK - Creative Room and Cinematography Kingdom

July 1, 2014 - November 30, 2015

Collaborated with the CRACK team to understand creative vision and requirements for each project. Prepared 3D scenes with motion graphics using 3ds Max and Adobe After Effects. Optimized all assets for the target platform and delivered on time and within budget. Edited and post-produced images based on client requirements inside Adobe Photoshop.

3D Artist / Graphic Designer at Special Design

January 1, 2011 - January 31, 2015

Originated 3D characters and assets using software such as 3ds Max, Zbrush and Adobe After Effects. Implemented 2D graphics and illustrations using softwares of the Adobe Creative Suite. Completed all deliverables on time and to a high standard of quality.

3D Artist / Graphic Designer at 3da2 Animation Studios

December 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011

Collaborated with the 3da2 team to understand project requirements and creative direction. Facilitated keyframe animation for the main character using software such as 3ds Max. Learned from more experienced team members and continuously improved skills as a 3D artist.