I'm a designer and creator with a passion for cars, products, architecture, and video games. I bring years of experience in the automotive and game industries, turning ideas from sketches into tangible 3D assets and immersive visuals. I thrive on collaboration, exploring new tools, and pushing the boundaries of design to deliver compelling, practical concepts. I hold an Architecture Degree and studied Transportation Design, and I love turning complex briefs into elegant, functional visuals. My native language is Spanish, and I’m fluent in English and Italian with strong German basics, enabling effective collaboration across international teams.…

Rodrigo Maldonado

I'm a designer and creator with a passion for cars, products, architecture, and video games. I bring years of experience in the automotive and game industries, turning ideas from sketches into tangible 3D assets and immersive visuals. I thrive on collaboration, exploring new tools, and pushing the boundaries of design to deliver compelling, practical concepts. I hold an Architecture Degree and studied Transportation Design, and I love turning complex briefs into elegant, functional visuals. My native language is Spanish, and I’m fluent in English and Italian with strong German basics, enabling effective collaboration across international teams.…

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I’m a designer and creator with a passion for cars, products, architecture, and video games. I bring years of experience in the automotive and game industries, turning ideas from sketches into tangible 3D assets and immersive visuals. I thrive on collaboration, exploring new tools, and pushing the boundaries of design to deliver compelling, practical concepts.

I hold an Architecture Degree and studied Transportation Design, and I love turning complex briefs into elegant, functional visuals. My native language is Spanish, and I’m fluent in English and Italian with strong German basics, enabling effective collaboration across international teams.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Car Designer at JAC Motors
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Car design and CAS modeling for production and concept vehicles.
Car Designer at JAC Motors
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021
Car designer and CAS modeler involved in concept car development and CAD-driven design tasks.
Chief Designer Officer at NFT Studio
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Chief Designer Officer overseeing 3D art, product design, and NFT/Metaverse visuals for studio projects.
3D Artist / 3D Environment Artist at BMW Group, Audi, MAN Truck & Bus
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
3D artist and environment art for automotive brands, including product visualization and concept modeling.
Car Designer and CAD Modeler at JAC Motors
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021
Led car design and CAD modeling across projects in Turin, Italy.
Chief Designer at NFT Studio
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Led design direction and creative strategy for NFT Studio projects in Portugal.
Chief Designer Officer / 3D Artist / 3D Environment Artist at NFT Studio
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Senior design leadership with responsibilities across 3D art and environment assets.
3D Artist / 3D Environment Artist at BMW Group / Audi / MAN Truck & Bus Company
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
3D art and environment asset creation for automotive programs and clients.
Chief Designer Officer at NFT Studio
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Led creative direction and design systems for NFT-driven projects; defined visual language and brand identity.
Chief Designer Officer at BMW Group
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Executive design leadership across brands; oversaw 3D assets, visuals, and cross-brand collaboration.
3D Artist at AUDI
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Created high-detail 3D assets and visuals for automotive design concepts and visualization pipelines.
3D Environment Artist at MAN Truck & Bus Company
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Developed 3D environment visuals and scenes to support truck & bus design exploration and marketing.
3D Artist at BMW Group
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Continued 3D asset creation for concept development and visualization across vehicle programs.
3D Environment Artist at AUDI
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Produced environment visuals and scenes to support concept reviews and storytelling.
3D Artist at MAN Truck & Bus Company
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Generated 3D assets and visuals for heavy vehicle concepts and marketing materials.

Education

Transportation Design at IED Turin, Italy
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Architecture Degree at Turin, Italy
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Transportation Design (IED) at IED Turin, Italy
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Architecture Degree
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services

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