Gad López Álvarez

Available to hire

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Visualizer at Freelance
August 1, 2021 - Present
Working closely with architectural and design clients to plan and visualise construction projects; presenting and explaining visuals to colleagues and clients; ensuring ideas are represented accurately and attractively; assisting with planning decisions; creating both static visualisations and CGI animations; using industry-standard tools; visualising building concepts in various graphic media; keeping up-to-date with software advances.
3D Artist at SWA South West Architecture
June 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018
Creating photo-realistic renderings; producing schematic renderings; participating in brainstorming meetings with architects and designers; preparing scenes for distributed/network renders; adhering to project schedules and deadlines; maintaining high-quality standards; working with industry-standard tools.
3D Artist at Kadima & Urban Square
July 1, 2014 - May 31, 2017
Visual development and drafting of new and existing products for the catalog; responsible for the creation of high-quality renders and other graphic elements; responsible for compiling reference materials and visual/technical style guides for all graphic designers; implementing concept artworks and own ideas; provide instruction and feedback to graphic designers and product designers; working closely with Lead Product Designer and Lead Interior Designer; time management; worked on multiple projects simultaneously.
3D Architectural Visualizer at Freelance
June 1, 2011 - October 31, 2011
Responsible for research and development in the 3D design team; creating 3D artwork and architectural illustrations together with a team of 3D artists; supporting the Project Leader; actively involved in the entire design process; responsible for design tasks and workload management; working on several projects simultaneously.
3D Artist at SWA Southwest Architecture
June 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Created photo-realistic and conceptual renderings; produced schematic renderings to support design processes; brainstormed with architects; managed multiple projects; developed both static visuals and CGI.
3D Artist at Marcel Wanders Studio
October 1, 2011 - June 1, 2014
Responsible for research and development in the 3D design team; created 3D artwork and architectural illustrations; supported the Project Leader; contributed across the design process; managed design assignments and workload; worked on multiple projects simultaneously.
3D Artist at Urban Square
March 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011
Created photo-realistic and conceptual renderings for product design; constructed CAD drawings and 3D visuals for presentations; participated in research and presentation of new design proposals to clients and managers.
3D Architectural Visualizer at Freelance
June 1, 2009 - March 1, 2011
Participated in several projects as a 3D artist and/or graphic designer; collaborated with architects including José González-Cebrián Tello, José Ramón Garitaonaindía de Vera, and Fernando and Blanca Guerra; contributed to internal studio projects and concept visuals.
Architectural Visualizer at A Coruña-based studios
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Early career work in architectural visualization and related design tasks; collaboration with multiple studios.

Education

Associate Degree, 3D Animation, Video-games and Interactive Environments at Escuela de Imagenes
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2022
Design, Web and Digital Art at Instituto Cibernos
January 1, 2004 - April 8, 2006

Qualifications

Unreal Engine 4 for architecture visualization
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education