I'm Tom Cipolla, a 3D artist and media specialist with over fifteen years of experience in 3D modeling, rendering and animation. I focus on architectural and industrial design, development, branding and presentation design, delivering visuals for proposals, marketing, and fabrication. In my work with clients around the world, I strive to make complex concepts clear through compelling imagery. I'm collaborative and detail-driven, blending art and technology to explore design options, tell stories with visuals, and support projects from planning through presentation graphics.

Tom Cipolla

I'm Tom Cipolla, a 3D artist and media specialist with over fifteen years of experience in 3D modeling, rendering and animation. I focus on architectural and industrial design, development, branding and presentation design, delivering visuals for proposals, marketing, and fabrication. In my work with clients around the world, I strive to make complex concepts clear through compelling imagery. I'm collaborative and detail-driven, blending art and technology to explore design options, tell stories with visuals, and support projects from planning through presentation graphics.

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I’m Tom Cipolla, a 3D artist and media specialist with over fifteen years of experience in 3D modeling, rendering and animation. I focus on architectural and industrial design, development, branding and presentation design, delivering visuals for proposals, marketing, and fabrication. In my work with clients around the world, I strive to make complex concepts clear through compelling imagery.

I’m collaborative and detail-driven, blending art and technology to explore design options, tell stories with visuals, and support projects from planning through presentation graphics.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Visualization Specialist at SCI ∙X Studio
January 1, 2020 - Present
Current role focusing on 3D visualization for Proton Beam Therapy centers; creates imagery to explore design options and publicize proposed and ongoing construction projects; responsible for visual communications and design exploration.
3D Visualization Specialist at SCI ∙X Studio
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Earlier tenure (2012–2015) producing renderings for design exploration, construction visuals, and marketing; helped establish visual standards and streamlined workflows in the 3D pipeline.
Digital Artist at Wayfair
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Created photorealistic 3D renderings of products for online sales and prepared master ‘swap-ins’ scenes to support offshore production automation.
Lead Mold Maker at New England Sculpture Service
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Designed and built molds for the lost wax bronze casting pipeline; ran the mold room and trained two junior mold makers.
Visualization & Media Specialist at TSOI | KOBUS Assoc. Architects
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Created renderings for Development, Client Presentation and Marketing; managed the integration of BIM data into the image production pipeline; revived the 3D Media Lab to strengthen visual communication.
Founder at ONION 3D DESIGN CONSULTING
January 1, 2009 - Present
Founded Onion 3D Design Consulting to provide visuals for architects, interior and industrial designers across planning, schematic, design development, and presentation stages.
3D Visualization Specialist at SCI X Studio
January 1, 2020 - Present
Extensive work with Proton Beam Therapy cancer treatment centers around the world. Created imagery that explores design options and publicizes proposed and ongoing construction projects.
3D Visualization Specialist at SCI X Studio
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
(Previously 2012 - 2015) Extended responsibilities in 3D visualization for same studio; created imagery for development and marketing.
Visualization & Media Specialist at TSOI | KOBUS Associates Architects
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Created renderings for development, client presentation and marketing; managed BIM data integration into image production pipeline; revived the 3D Media Lab and authored office 3D standards.

Education

Master of Fine Arts, Sculpture at Boston University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sculpture at University of Hartford
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1987
Master of Fine Arts, Sculpture at Boston University
January 1, 1991 - January 13, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sculpture at University of Hartford
January 1, 1987 - January 13, 2026
Master of Fine Arts, Sculpture at Boston University
January 1, 1991 - February 5, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sculpture at University of Hartford
January 1, 1987 - February 5, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare, Real Estate & Construction, Manufacturing, Other