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Hi, I'm Tristen Castillo, a 3D Character & Creature Artist with several years of freelance experience. I specialize in sculpting characters, collaborating with studios to turn concepts into polished 3D assets for games and physical production. I have a strong understanding of production pipelines and thrive on delivering prototypes that meet client expectations. I enjoy solving creative challenges, staying up to date with the latest tools (ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter, Unreal Engine), and ensuring assets meet quality standards.…Hi, I'm Tristen Castillo, a 3D Character & Creature Artist with several years of freelance experience. I specialize in sculpting characters, collaborating with studios to turn concepts into polished 3D assets for games and physical production. I have a strong understanding of production pipelines and thrive on delivering prototypes that meet client expectations. I enjoy solving creative challenges, staying up to date with the latest tools (ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter, Unreal Engine), and ensuring assets meet quality standards.

Tristen Castillo

3D Modeler, Character Designer, Concept Artist, +3

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Hi, I'm Tristen Castillo, a 3D Character & Creature Artist with several years of freelance experience. I specialize in sculpting characters, collaborating with studios to turn concepts into polished 3D assets for games and physical production. I have a strong understanding of production pipelines and thrive on delivering prototypes that meet client expectations. I enjoy solving creative challenges, staying up to date with the latest tools (ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter, Unreal Engine), and ensuring assets meet quality standards.…Hi, I'm Tristen Castillo, a 3D Character & Creature Artist with several years of freelance experience. I specialize in sculpting characters, collaborating with studios to turn concepts into polished 3D assets for games and physical production. I have a strong understanding of production pipelines and thrive on delivering prototypes that meet client expectations. I enjoy solving creative challenges, staying up to date with the latest tools (ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter, Unreal Engine), and ensuring assets meet quality standards.

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Hi, I’m Tristen Castillo, a 3D Character & Creature Artist with several years of freelance experience. I specialize in sculpting characters, collaborating with studios to turn concepts into polished 3D assets for games and physical production.

I have a strong understanding of production pipelines and thrive on delivering prototypes that meet client expectations. I enjoy solving creative challenges, staying up to date with the latest tools (ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter, Unreal Engine), and ensuring assets meet quality standards.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance 3D Artist at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios

February 1, 2024 - Present

Sculpted multiple characters based on concepts and references provided to achieve accurate results. Collaborated with creative, production teams, and executives in meetings. Provided valuable input during concept development, offering creative solutions related to character design and environmental elements. Optimized 3D models for factory production ensuring quality while maintaining client vision. Managed multiple projects simultaneously with consistent quality and timely completion. Produced multiple 3D print tests and post-processing work to ensure products readiness for factory production.

Freelance 3D Artist at Meta Travelers

February 1, 2024 - Present

Collaborated with clients to develop unique 3D assets meeting design requirements. Provided significant revisions based on detailed client feedback to meet expectations. Conducted extensive research to provide historical and practical accuracy for assets. Maintained clear communication and quality control throughout projects.

Freelance 3D Artist at Bossfight Studio

September 30, 2023 - Present

Collaborated with creative leads on asset creation and concept development for multiple projects; provided creative and technical input; delivered assets ready for production while meeting client design requirements.

Freelance 3D Artist at Veteri Productions

February 28, 2023 - Present

Sculpted multiple characters based on concepts and references to achieve accurate results. Collaborated with studio teams and executives in meetings. Provided input during concept development with creative solutions for character design and environmental elements. Collaborated with clients to sculpt assets meeting design requirements. Optimized models for factory production and ensured production-ready quality. Implemented client feedback through revisions. Conducted research for historical and practical accuracy. Managed multiple projects simultaneously to ensure timely delivery. Maintained progress communications and quality control for production-readiness. Created 3D prints and post-processing tests to verify manufacturability.