I’m an outgoing and creative professional with a lifelong passion for art, nurtured through formal studies at art schools and the Academy of Fine Arts, specializing in 2D and 3D graphics. I continually expand my skills across photography, graphic design, and 3D generalist work in the video game industry, and I enjoy sharing knowledge as an instructor. I’m highly motivated to keep growing and contributing to innovative visual projects. Over the years I’ve taught classes at Rainbow Academy and worked on diverse productions—from VR experiences to TV series assets—always aiming for visual consistency and high-quality results. I’m excited to pursue further opportunities in these fields and collaborate with creative teams around the world.…

Andrea Fanelli

I’m an outgoing and creative professional with a lifelong passion for art, nurtured through formal studies at art schools and the Academy of Fine Arts, specializing in 2D and 3D graphics. I continually expand my skills across photography, graphic design, and 3D generalist work in the video game industry, and I enjoy sharing knowledge as an instructor. I’m highly motivated to keep growing and contributing to innovative visual projects. Over the years I’ve taught classes at Rainbow Academy and worked on diverse productions—from VR experiences to TV series assets—always aiming for visual consistency and high-quality results. I’m excited to pursue further opportunities in these fields and collaborate with creative teams around the world.…

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I’m an outgoing and creative professional with a lifelong passion for art, nurtured through formal studies at art schools and the Academy of Fine Arts, specializing in 2D and 3D graphics. I continually expand my skills across photography, graphic design, and 3D generalist work in the video game industry, and I enjoy sharing knowledge as an instructor. I’m highly motivated to keep growing and contributing to innovative visual projects.

Over the years I’ve taught classes at Rainbow Academy and worked on diverse productions—from VR experiences to TV series assets—always aiming for visual consistency and high-quality results. I’m excited to pursue further opportunities in these fields and collaborate with creative teams around the world.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Instructor at Rainbow Academy
June 30, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Unreal Engine instructor, 3D modeling (Maya) instructor, and animation/motion capture instructor. Trained students to build complete Unreal scenes with models, materials, lighting, characters, and animations; taught modular modeling and UV mapping; introduced Motion Capture (XSENS MVN), rigging, paint weights in Maya, and retargeting/physics in Unreal Engine.
2D Level Designer, 2D Asset Creator, Graphic Designer at Moonrider Studios
October 31, 2021 - September 17, 2025
Created 2D assets (sprites), blockouts of functional levels, and developed game levels; managed lighting and look development; designed company branding and social graphics; contributed as a graphic designer for Fallen, The Last Light (Kickstarter/Steam).
Graphic Designer at GRAF ITALIA SRL
June 30, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Graphic design for logos, web graphics, catalogs/magazines, restaurant and luxury hotel menus, typographic advertising and corporate graphics; worked on-site and remotely.
Graphic Designer at CENTROCOPIE ART
January 31, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Collaborating graphic designer handling logos, business cards, posters, small logos, layouts, and advertisements for local small businesses.
Instructor at RAINBOW ACADEMY
June 30, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Instructor roles: Unreal Engine (Autonomous scene building with models, materials, lighting, characters, and animations); Maya (basic tools and workflow for game assets, modular modeling, UV mapping); Animation and Motion Capture (MVN XSENS) setup and operation; Rigging, paint weights, retargeting, and managing physics assets in Unreal.
Graphic Designer at GRAF ITALIA SRL
June 30, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Graphic Designer responsible for logos, web graphics, catalog and magazine layouts, restaurant and luxury hotel menu designs, typographic advertising, and corporate graphics for various companies.
Collaborating Graphic Designer at CENTROCOPIE ART
January 31, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Collaborating Graphic Designer handling various graphic design tasks for local businesses, including layouts, logos, posters, and promotional materials.
Graphic Designer at Istituto Cefi, Roma
February 28, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Graphic Designer - Multimedia Graphics (education-to-work experience), contributing to branding and visual materials for student projects and programs.
3D Generalist - Rig/Animator at RAINBOW CGI - INTERACTIVE DEPARTMENT
June 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Focused on correcting character skeletons, rigging accessories, paint weights, and physics assets in Unreal; animation retargeting and minor animation adjustments; modeling and texturing props; contributed to asset modeling/texturing for 'Dreaming Rossini' and VR assets; collaborated with the production team using Xsens mocap and Ncam to ensure visual consistency.
3D Generalist at GORMITI: THE NEW ERA - TV SERIES
December 31, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Modeling and texturing of assets for the TV series.
3D Generalist - VR/AR Assets at DREAMING ROSSINI - VR EXPERIENCE
December 31, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Created and textured assets suitable for a VR experience; contributed to set integration with Xsens mocap and Ncam; worked closely with the production team to ensure visual consistency in animated scenes.
Instructor at RAINBOW ACADEMY - Roma
June 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Unreal Instructor; 3D Modeling Instructor (Maya); Animation and Motion Capture Instructor; trained students to build complete scenes in Unreal, introduced modular modeling/UV mapping, Maya tooling, rigging/paint weights, retargeting, and physics assets.
Graphic Designer at GRAF ITALIA SRL - Roma
June 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Graphic design for logos, web graphics, catalogs/magazine layouts, menu designs for restaurants/hotels, and typographic advertising and corporate graphics.
Collaborating Graphic Designer at CENTROCOPIE ART - Roma
January 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Collaborating graphic design work for various clients.

Education

3D Generalist - Game Asset Creator at Rainbow Academy
October 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023
3D Artist at Rainbow Academy
March 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Graphic Designer - Multimedial Graphics at Istituto Cefi, Roma
March 1, 2017 - February 28, 2018
Editorial Graphics at Design Accademia delle Belle Arti, Roma
September 1, 2015 - February 28, 2017
Traditional and Digital Arts at Scuola D’Arte Shila, Roma
October 1, 2012 - July 31, 2015
Course at Rainbow Academy
October 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Course at Rainbow Academy
March 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Degree in Multimedia Graphics at Istituto Cefi, Roma
March 1, 2017 - February 28, 2018
Editorial Graphics at Design Accademia delle Belle Arti, Roma
September 1, 2015 - February 28, 2017
Traditional and Digital Arts at Scuola D’Arte Shila, Roma
October 1, 2012 - July 1, 2015
3D Generalist - Game Asset Creator at Rainbow Academy, Roma
October 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
3D Artist at Rainbow Academy, Roma
March 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Graphic Designer - Multimedial Graphics at Istituto Cefi, Roma
March 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
Editorial Graphics at Accademia delle Belle Arti, Roma
September 1, 2015 - February 1, 2017
Traditional and Digital Arts at Scuola D’Arte Shila, Roma
October 1, 2012 - July 1, 2015

Qualifications

Course
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level