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Leandro Soares

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Lead 3D Artist and Character Artist with a strong background in guiding teams, shaping visual direction and supporting production across multiple game projects.

About

Lead 3D Artist and Character Artist with a strong background in guiding teams, shaping visual direction and supporting production across multiple game projects. Throughout my career, I have combined hands-on expertise with leadership, helping artists grow while ensuring that the artistic vision and technical requirements of each project stay aligned.

I have led teams through full pipelines, from early concept discussions to final in-engine integration, always focusing on efficiency, clarity and consistent quality. I enjoy creating structures that make the team’s work easier, from workflow improvements to asset organization and review processes. My approach balances creative problem-solving with practical production needs, helping projects move forward smoothly.

What drives me as a leader is collaboration. I believe in clear communication, mentorship and building an environment where artists feel confident, supported and able to deliver their best work. Whether developing characters, weapons or environments, I aim to elevate both the art and the team behind it.

  • 14 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Languages

  • PortugueseFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 8 roles

Principal 3D Artist · JungleFeb 2025 – Sep 2025 · 8 mos

Created characters, skins, and environment assets for a mobile FPS. Built the art pipeline with a strong focus on mobile optimization and collaborated with design and engineering teams to deliver high-quality content.

Game Art Lead · JungleJan 2025 – Sep 2025 · 9 mos

Led the art team in the transition of a mobile FPS into a third-person Battle Royale. Directed maps, weapons, characters, and seasonal content, mentoring artists and balancing leadership with hands-on production.

Senior 3D Artist · Nifty IslandJun 2023 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Produced characters and environment assets for an NFT/blockchain game, ensuring stylistic consistency and technical optimization.

Senior 3D Artist · Big StudiosMay 2019 – Sep 2025 · 6 yrs 5 mos
Senior 3D Artist · Wildlife StudiosMar 2019 – Sep 2025 · 6 yrs 7 mos
Lead 3D Artist · BeyoungSep 2018 – Sep 2025 · 7 yrs 1 mo
Senior 3D Artist · Hydra SystemsNov 2016 – Sep 2025 · 8 yrs 11 mos
Senior 3D Artist – Freelance · FreelanceJun 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 6 mos

Education

Mastering Organic Modeling · Mold 3D Academy2016
Master Class w/ Neville Page · Axis School of Visual Effects2013
Human Anatomy Sculpture · Atelier Glauco Longhi2012
3D Modeling & Animation in Maya · Digimage2006 – 2009

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