I am a passionate 3D character artist with extensive experience in creating engaging and detailed characters for various media. My journey in this field has been exciting, allowing me to blend technology and creativity seamlessly. I thrive on bringing ideas to life and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to achieve outstanding results. In my current role, I focus on developing characters that not only meet client expectations but also resonate with audiences. I believe that character design is about understanding the narrative and bringing emotional depth to the visuals. I am constantly exploring new techniques and tools to enhance my skills and deliver top-notch work.

Mauro Bonu

I am a passionate 3D character artist with extensive experience in creating engaging and detailed characters for various media. My journey in this field has been exciting, allowing me to blend technology and creativity seamlessly. I thrive on bringing ideas to life and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to achieve outstanding results. In my current role, I focus on developing characters that not only meet client expectations but also resonate with audiences. I believe that character design is about understanding the narrative and bringing emotional depth to the visuals. I am constantly exploring new techniques and tools to enhance my skills and deliver top-notch work.

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I am a passionate 3D character artist with extensive experience in creating engaging and detailed characters for various media. My journey in this field has been exciting, allowing me to blend technology and creativity seamlessly. I thrive on bringing ideas to life and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to achieve outstanding results.

In my current role, I focus on developing characters that not only meet client expectations but also resonate with audiences. I believe that character design is about understanding the narrative and bringing emotional depth to the visuals. I am constantly exploring new techniques and tools to enhance my skills and deliver top-notch work.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

3D Artist at 34BigThings srl
December 1, 2022 - September 6, 2025
Created 3D assets and environments for REDOUT 2, including modelling, texturing, and integration with game pipelines; collaborated with art direction and production teams to maintain visual quality.
3D Maya Teacher for Automotive Design at IED Istituto Europeo di Design
June 1, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Taught 3D Maya for automotive design; prepared curriculum, delivered lectures, and supervised student projects; supported lab sessions.
3D Artist for Security Door at Brandsider srl
April 1, 2020 - September 6, 2025
Produced 3D assets for security door product line; modelling and rendering for marketing and engineering reviews.
Lead VR Artist for Cultural Heritage and Emergency Operators’ Training at LINKS Foundation – Leading Innovation & Knowledge for Society
December 1, 2019 - September 6, 2025
Led VR art for cultural heritage and emergency operator training; developed immersive experiences and training simulations; collaborated with researchers and operators.
Character Artist for Games and Simulations at SiTI/LINKS - Polytechnic of Turin
May 1, 2018 - September 6, 2025
Created character assets and workflows for real-time games and simulations.
3D Generalist for Real-time App and Games at 3x1010 s.r.l.
February 1, 2018 - September 6, 2025
Produced 3D assets for real-time applications and games; optimized models for real-time engines such as mobile and desktop platforms.
3D Environment Artist for SINGULARIS at Dead Pixels
December 1, 2017 - September 6, 2025
Created 3D environments and props for SINGULARIS; optimized assets for real-time rendering.
3D Modeler for Games and VR Apps at Funix
December 1, 2017 - September 6, 2025
Built 3D models and scenes for games and VR applications; collaborated with art team.
3D Generalist for Mobile Games at KetchApp International Srl
December 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
Created 3D assets for mobile game titles; optimized for performance on mobile devices.
3D CG Artist at Immaginato Video Design and 3D CG Artist
January 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
2D and 3D artwork, rendering, post production; project management activities.
Web Designer at Belike Group
June 1, 2013 - September 6, 2025
Web Designer; designed and implemented web interfaces and visuals.
3D Artist at 34BigThings srl
December 1, 2022 - September 6, 2025
Create 3D assets and visuals for REDOUT 2, including modeling, texturing and asset integration for real-time engine.
3D Maya Teacher for Automotive Design at IED Istituto Europeo di Design
June 1, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Instructor for 3D Maya focused on automotive design; developing curricula and mentoring students.
3D Artist for Security Door at Brandsider srl
April 1, 2020 - September 6, 2025
Produced 3D assets for security door products including modeling, texturing and rendering.
Lead VR Artist for Cultural Heritage and Emergency Operators’ Training at LINKS Foundation – Leading Innovation & Knowledge for Society
December 1, 2019 - September 6, 2025
Lead VR artist for cultural heritage projects and emergency training simulations; asset creation and VR workflow.
Untold Games Character Artist for Games and Simulations at SiTI/LINKS - Polytechnic of Turin
May 1, 2018 - September 6, 2025
Character artist for games and simulations; modeling, texturing and rigging.
3D Generalist for Real-time App and Games at 3x1010 s.r.l.
February 1, 2018 - September 6, 2025
3D generalist for real-time apps and games; asset creation and integration.
3D Environment Artist for SINGULARIS at Dead Pixels
December 1, 2017 - September 6, 2025
3D environment artist; level design and environment assets.
3D Modeler for Games and VR Apps at Funix
December 1, 2017 - September 6, 2025
Modeling for games and VR apps; high and low-poly workflows.
3D Generalist for Mobile Games at KetchApp International Srl
December 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
3D generalist for mobile games; asset creation and optimization for mobile platforms.
3D CG Artist / 2D e 3D Artist, Post Production, Web Developer at Immaginato Video Design and 3D CG Artist
January 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
3D CG artist; post production; basic web development tasks.
Web Designer at Belike Group
June 1, 2013 - September 6, 2025
Web designer with 2D/3D art and post-production skills.
3D Artist at 34BITHINGS
January 1, 2021 - Present
Worked as a remote 3D artist on various projects, including AAA race game 'REDOUT 2'. Focused on character modeling and animation.
Instructor at LINKS
January 1, 2020 - September 6, 2025
Instructed students in 3D design techniques, fostering creativity and technical skills in budding artists.
Automotive Designer at 3D Maya Teacher
January 1, 2019 - September 6, 2025
Designed vehicle concepts and provided guidance on 3D modeling best practices.
3D Character Artist at DEAD PIXEL
January 1, 2018 - September 6, 2025
Created engaging characters for gaming and animation projects, showcasing a strong understanding of 3D modeling.
VR Industry Specialist at Indie VR Game Studio
January 1, 2016 - September 6, 2025
Worked on VR projects, focusing on character interaction and immersive experiences.

Education

Master's degree in Fine Arts at Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti di Torino
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education