I’m Bernardo Pinheiro, an architectural 3D design and visualization artist based in Porto. I enjoy turning complex architectural and interior concepts into clear, immersive visuals that help teams and clients make confident decisions. With 7+ years of experience, I work across modeling, lighting, materials, environments, and rendering, and I’m especially motivated by optimizing workflows to deliver high-quality results efficiently. I’ve supported end-to-end design processes—from technical drawings and conceptual proposals to site visits and client meetings—and I’ve collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on housing, hospitality, urban-scale, and public-space projects. In addition to producing visuals in ArchiCAD and blender (and real-time tools like Unreal Engine for ArchViz), I’ve also helped structure visualization departments, build internal asset libraries, and improve production consistency through better tools and work methods.

Bernardo Pinheiro

I’m Bernardo Pinheiro, an architectural 3D design and visualization artist based in Porto. I enjoy turning complex architectural and interior concepts into clear, immersive visuals that help teams and clients make confident decisions. With 7+ years of experience, I work across modeling, lighting, materials, environments, and rendering, and I’m especially motivated by optimizing workflows to deliver high-quality results efficiently. I’ve supported end-to-end design processes—from technical drawings and conceptual proposals to site visits and client meetings—and I’ve collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on housing, hospitality, urban-scale, and public-space projects. In addition to producing visuals in ArchiCAD and blender (and real-time tools like Unreal Engine for ArchViz), I’ve also helped structure visualization departments, build internal asset libraries, and improve production consistency through better tools and work methods.

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I’m Bernardo Pinheiro, an architectural 3D design and visualization artist based in Porto. I enjoy turning complex architectural and interior concepts into clear, immersive visuals that help teams and clients make confident decisions. With 7+ years of experience, I work across modeling, lighting, materials, environments, and rendering, and I’m especially motivated by optimizing workflows to deliver high-quality results efficiently.

I’ve supported end-to-end design processes—from technical drawings and conceptual proposals to site visits and client meetings—and I’ve collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on housing, hospitality, urban-scale, and public-space projects. In addition to producing visuals in ArchiCAD and blender (and real-time tools like Unreal Engine for ArchViz), I’ve also helped structure visualization departments, build internal asset libraries, and improve production consistency through better tools and work methods.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Beginner
Italian
Beginner
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Architectural 3D Design Artist | Interior Design Consultant at BPEAKSTUDIO, Porto
July 1, 2025 - Present
Responsible for structuring the 3D visualization department, establishing work-flows, and creating the internal 3D asset library. Produces high-quality 3D modeling and rendering for urban-scale projects in collaboration with architects and urban planners. Applies advanced visualization techniques to develop concept proposals for internal and client-facing presentations. Improves team efficiency and technical quality of visual deliverables by implementing new tools.
Architectural 3D Design Artist | Junior 3D at SA Partners, Zurich
June 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Performs 3D modeling and render production for global façade, landscape, public space, and interior design projects. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams of architects, designers, and engineers to solve design challenges. Manages and optimizes the internal 3D asset library to improve process efficiency. Produces graphic elements and dynamic 3D animations/logos to support company presentations and institutional proposals.
Architectural 3D Design Artist | Junior 3D (role as listed) at SA PARTNERS, Zurich
June 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Produced 3D modeling and render deliverables for global façade, landscape, public space, and interior design projects. Worked with multidisciplinary teams of architects, designers, and engineers to solve design and visualization challenges. Managed and optimized an internal 3D asset library to improve process efficiency. Created graphic elements and dynamic 3D animations/logos to support company presentations and institutional proposals.
Architectural 3D Design Artist at VHM - Gestão e Coordenação de Projetos, Porto
June 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Developed concept and detailed drawing packages for schools and public spaces, supported by site visits and inspections. Produced 3D modeling and rendering to support public project presentations and proposals. Prepared technical reports, managed documents, and verified regulatory compliance.
Architectural Intern at Câmara Municipal de Matosinhos, Matosinhos
October 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Architect at 3H Arquitectos, Porto
November 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
Junior Architect at 3H Arquitetos, Porto
November 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019

Education

MSc in Architecture at Universidade Lusíada - Norte
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
MSc in Architecture at Universidade Lusíada - Norte
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

English Linguaskill (C1 or above)
January 1, 2019 - August 31, 2026
FCE (First Certificate in English)
January 1, 2011 - August 31, 2026
Dviz Virtual Reality - Unreal Engine 5 for Archviz
January 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026
OF3D Archviz Business
January 1, 2024 - August 31, 2026
Dviz Unreal Engine 5 for Archviz
January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2026
Unhide School Lighting in Blender
January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2026
Unhide School Shading in Blender
January 1, 2022 - August 31, 2026
Unhide School Introduction to Modeling in Blender
January 1, 2022 - August 31, 2026
Architectural & Urban Visualization (ArchViz) - training
January 1, 2022 - August 31, 2026
Knightsbridge Examination (English) - C1 or above (Linguaskill)
January 1, 2019 - August 31, 2026
Shakespeare’s Institute - FCE
January 1, 2011 - August 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Education, Other, Professional Services