Freelance 3D/VFX artist creating animated visuals, 3D assets, characters, logos, and presentation supports for institutional, industrial, private, and digital marketing clients. Works on 3D production pipelines including procedural FX, simulations, and compositing/editing, delivering production-ready content and supporting clients such as FAO, AMSoluzioni Industriali, HOONe and HOON.

Francesco Testa

Freelance 3D/VFX artist creating animated visuals, 3D assets, characters, logos, and presentation supports for institutional, industrial, private, and digital marketing clients. Works on 3D production pipelines including procedural FX, simulations, and compositing/editing, delivering production-ready content and supporting clients such as FAO, AMSoluzioni Industriali, HOONe and HOON.

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Freelance 3D/VFX artist creating animated visuals, 3D assets, characters, logos, and presentation supports for institutional, industrial, private, and digital marketing clients. Works on 3D production pipelines including procedural FX, simulations, and compositing/editing, delivering production-ready content and supporting clients such as FAO, AMSoluzioni Industriali, HOONe and HOON.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

3D Generalist Freelancer at Poly Duck
December 31, 2025 - August 19, 2025
Together with my team, I created a freelance collective to work on private client projects under the name “Poly Duck.”
3D Artist at Rainbow CGI
December 31, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Worked on animated series Pupstruction, Mermaid Magic, Gormiti: The New Era, and Francesco Testa. Skilled in Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Maya, Substance, InDesign, FX Modeling, Env/Props, Surfacing/Texturing, Lighting, Motion Graphics, and 2D Graphics.
Social Media Manager at Italya S.R.L.
December 31, 2022 - August 19, 2025
Creation of content and communication strategies for online marketing campaigns and social media strategy.
Social Media Manager at System Management
December 31, 2021 - August 19, 2025
Creation of content and communication strategies for online marketing campaigns and social media strategy.
3D Graphist (Experience in 3D/VFX production) at Rainbow CGI
November 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
3D/VFX production experience in a studio pipeline for animation and motion projects, participating in several audiovisual productions (e.g., Mermaid Magic for Netflix, Gormiti: The New Era for RAI, and Upstrcuture/Upstruction for Disney Jr.). Builds FX elements in Houdini for integration in final production, runs procedural simulations (Pyro, FLIP, particles, RBD, Vellum and magic effects), and collaborates with lighting and compositing teams to adapt needs for integration.
Animator Turistic at Vamos Animazione
December 31, 2018 - August 19, 2025
Led archery activities, entertainer, and public interaction.
Freelance 3D Graphist / VFX Artist
January 1, 2018 - September 1, 2024
Creation of 3D content for multiple clients and sectors including beauty, product advertising, and technical content. Produces 3D visuals and assets such as animated logos, 3D packaging elements (tubes, samples, animated boxes), and presentation visuals. Performs VFX/FX work including Houdini procedural simulations (Pyro, FLIP, particles, RBD, Vellum) and supports final integration with lighting and compositing teams. Also delivers 3D modeling assets (mechanical parts based on blueprints), social media packages (carousels, images, animated videos), and rebranding support by transitioning from flat 2D identity into 3D style.

Education

Master's Degree – Digital Entertainment Academy for Animation and VFX at Rainbow Academy
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
3D Digital Production - VFX at Rainbow Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Web Marketing & Social Media at ILAS
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Diplôme at Lycée artistique Filippo Palizzi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Master's Degree – Web Marketing and Social Media
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
High School Diploma – Arts School FX Artist
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2018
3D Digital Production - VFX
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026
Web Marketing & Social Media
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods