I'm Rafael Freitas, a freelance 3D Artist with a degree in Game Design, focused on environment and prop modeling. I create immersive, stylized assets that support gameplay and storytelling, with a strong foundation in level design. My background as a teacher sharpened my communication, organization, and feedback skills—all of which support efficient collaboration in creative teams. I enjoy presenting complex information clearly, developing learning materials, and maintaining student engagement and motivation under pressure; I also collaborate with colleagues on school projects and events to strengthen teamwork and project coordination.

Rafael Freitas

I'm Rafael Freitas, a freelance 3D Artist with a degree in Game Design, focused on environment and prop modeling. I create immersive, stylized assets that support gameplay and storytelling, with a strong foundation in level design. My background as a teacher sharpened my communication, organization, and feedback skills—all of which support efficient collaboration in creative teams. I enjoy presenting complex information clearly, developing learning materials, and maintaining student engagement and motivation under pressure; I also collaborate with colleagues on school projects and events to strengthen teamwork and project coordination.

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I’m Rafael Freitas, a freelance 3D Artist with a degree in Game Design, focused on environment and prop modeling. I create immersive, stylized assets that support gameplay and storytelling, with a strong foundation in level design.

My background as a teacher sharpened my communication, organization, and feedback skills—all of which support efficient collaboration in creative teams. I enjoy presenting complex information clearly, developing learning materials, and maintaining student engagement and motivation under pressure; I also collaborate with colleagues on school projects and events to strengthen teamwork and project coordination.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance 3D Artist at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Focused on game-ready props, environments, and stylized assets; modeled and optimized assets using Blender; created PBR textures with Substance Painter and Designer; performed UV unwrapping, baking, and texture packing for real-time use; delivered optimized assets for Unity and other game engines; contributed to asset pipelines and production processes.
English Teacher at Various Schools (Language Institutes and Regular Schools)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2024
Taught English to students of different ages and levels; adapted lessons to diverse learning styles; planned, organized, and delivered lessons consistently; developed teaching materials; maintained student engagement and motivation; collaborated on school projects and events, strengthening teamwork and project coordination.

Education

Degree in Digital Games at Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas (FMU)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Licentiate Degree in Portuguese and English at Universidade Cidade de São Paulo
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

CELTA Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
January 1, 2018 - January 9, 2026

Industry Experience

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