I am Amin Vanaki, a passionate and experienced 3D artist specializing in character and prop modeling for games, architectural modeling, texturing, and animation. Over the years, I have contributed to various projects across gaming, TV animation, advertising, and short films, refining my skills with a range of software tools including 3ds Max, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and many others. My journey started in 2001, and since then, I've worked with multiple studios such as WildcatCGTrader, 3dpeople.com, and more. I have a Bachelor of Engineering degree and have been recognized with multiple awards for my realistic 3D portraits and animation work, including accolades from CGsociety and cinema festivals in Tehran.

Amin Vanaki

I am Amin Vanaki, a passionate and experienced 3D artist specializing in character and prop modeling for games, architectural modeling, texturing, and animation. Over the years, I have contributed to various projects across gaming, TV animation, advertising, and short films, refining my skills with a range of software tools including 3ds Max, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and many others. My journey started in 2001, and since then, I've worked with multiple studios such as WildcatCGTrader, 3dpeople.com, and more. I have a Bachelor of Engineering degree and have been recognized with multiple awards for my realistic 3D portraits and animation work, including accolades from CGsociety and cinema festivals in Tehran.

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I am Amin Vanaki, a passionate and experienced 3D artist specializing in character and prop modeling for games, architectural modeling, texturing, and animation. Over the years, I have contributed to various projects across gaming, TV animation, advertising, and short films, refining my skills with a range of software tools including 3ds Max, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and many others.

My journey started in 2001, and since then, I’ve worked with multiple studios such as WildcatCGTrader, 3dpeople.com, and more. I have a Bachelor of Engineering degree and have been recognized with multiple awards for my realistic 3D portraits and animation work, including accolades from CGsociety and cinema festivals in Tehran.

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Work Experience

Character Artist and Prop Modeling for Game at Unknown
January 1, 2023 - Present
Modeling, sculpting, and texturing characters and props for a game project scheduled for 2025.
3D Designer at WildcatCGTrader
January 1, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Responsible for architectural modeling and texturing from 2021 to 2024.
3D Character Artist at 3dpeople.com
January 1, 2020 - September 5, 2025
Cleaned character scans including models and textures for various projects between 2018 and 2020.
Freelancer Character Artist at Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - September 5, 2025
Created characters for games and collaborated on short animation projects focusing on lighting, rendering, modeling, and texturing for environments.
Senior 3D Artist at Zindee d studio
January 1, 2015 - September 5, 2025
Produced architectural animation showreels and contributed to TV world cup teasers and short animations for festivals.
Senior 3D Artist at TV Press
December 31, 2014 - September 5, 2025
Worked on teasers for TV World Cup and made a short animation titled 'Treasure Fall' for festivals.
Senior 3D Artist at Various Animation Projects
December 31, 2013 - September 5, 2025
Cooperated in short animated films like 'All The Winters I Haven't Seen' (2013), animation telefilm 'Legend of Carpet City' (2013), and other animation roles including character rigging, modeling, lighting, and rendering in multiple projects up to 2012.
3D Artist at Hoor Animation
December 31, 2009 - September 5, 2025
Handled lighting, rendering, environment and prop modeling, and texturing from 2006 to 2009.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering at Azad University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

CGsociety Featured Artwork (Realistic 3D Portrait)
January 1, 2020 - September 5, 2025
CGsociety Badge (Realistic 3D Portrait)
January 1, 2017 - September 5, 2025
CGplus User Choice Award (Realistic 3D Portrait)
January 1, 2016 - September 5, 2025
Best Animator for the short film 'All The Winters I Haven't Seen' from Cinema’s Home of Tehran
January 1, 2014 - September 5, 2025
Best Animator for the short film 'All The Winters I Haven't Seen' from The short film of Tehran
January 1, 2014 - September 5, 2025
CGsociety Badge (3D Environment - Personal Artwork)
January 1, 2011 - September 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction