I am a 3D artist with 12 years of experience in television commercials, films, and animated movies. For the past 4 years, I have been teaching 3D graphics at academies in Madrid while working as a freelance artist. My expertise includes modeling, texturing, lighting setup, rendering, hair and fur creation and simulation. I work with software such as Maya, Arnold, XGen, and Yeti, among others. My extensive knowledge covers both production and post-production pipelines within studios. I have strong interpersonal skills and excel at collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Olena Golubieva

I am a 3D artist with 12 years of experience in television commercials, films, and animated movies. For the past 4 years, I have been teaching 3D graphics at academies in Madrid while working as a freelance artist. My expertise includes modeling, texturing, lighting setup, rendering, hair and fur creation and simulation. I work with software such as Maya, Arnold, XGen, and Yeti, among others. My extensive knowledge covers both production and post-production pipelines within studios. I have strong interpersonal skills and excel at collaborating effectively within a team environment.

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I am a 3D artist with 12 years of experience in television commercials, films, and animated movies. For the past 4 years, I have been teaching 3D graphics at academies in Madrid while working as a freelance artist. My expertise includes modeling, texturing, lighting setup, rendering, hair and fur creation and simulation. I work with software such as Maya, Arnold, XGen, and Yeti, among others. My extensive knowledge covers both production and post-production pipelines within studios. I have strong interpersonal skills and excel at collaborating effectively within a team environment.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

XGen and Yeti Instructor at ECAM Madrid
April 1, 2022 - November 21, 2025
Designed and developed an online course on XGen and Yeti, tailored to the university’s needs. Recorded a total of 40 lessons - 30 on XGen and 10 on Yeti - covering topics from basic concepts to advanced techniques.
XGen Instructor at Voxel School
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Completed a course at the in-person academy covering human hair and animal fur creation, hair simulation, shading, and rendering. Recorded 20 lessons for students studying online.
Advanced Maya Instructor at Lightbox Academia
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Conducted a course at the in-person academy consisting of three main parts: SpeedTree y Mash, Grooming en XGen, and Bifrost (Liquid and smoke). Provided training on lighting, shading, rendering with Arnold, and compositing with Fusion.
3D Generalist at Terminal FX
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Engaged in look development, lighting, shading, rendering, grooming, hair simulation, environment and props modeling, clothing simulation, UV mapping, and scattering.
3D Artist freelancer at Visualization Factory
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015
Worked on furniture modeling and texturing as well as interior visualization.
XGen Instructor at Voxel School
May 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Completed a course at the in-person academy covering human hair and animal fur creation, hair simulation, shading, and rendering. Recorded 20 lessons for students studying online.
3D Generalist at Terminal FX
June 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Engaged in look development, lighting, shading, rendering, grooming, and hair simulation.
Profesora de XGen y Yeti at ECAM Madrid
June 1, 2024 - Present
Diseñé y desarrollé un curso online para la formación en XGen y Yeti, adaptado a las necesidades de la universidad y grabé 40 lecciones.
Profesora de XGen at Voxel School
June 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Realicé un curso en la academia presencial, cubriendo la creación de cabello humano y pelaje animal.
Profesora de Maya Avanzado at Lightbox Academia
April 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Impartí un curso en la academia presencial, que abarcó SpeedTree y Mash, Grooming en XGen, entre otros.
3D Generalista at Terminal FX
October 1, 2017 - March 1, 2020
Me encargué de Layout, iluminación, sombreado, renderizado y simulación de cabello.
Arnold for Maya Instructor at 3Dmaya
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Conducted a professional computer graphics course for online students. Topics included material setup, lighting, and rendering.

Education

Higher Degree in Psychology at National Pedagogical University in Kharkiv
June 1, 2007 - June 1, 2009
Bachelor’s Degree in Pedagogy at H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University
September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2007
Training course: Machine Learning using Python at NASCOR FORMACION
June 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016
Training course: Video Game and Virtual Reality Development with Unity3D at CORE NETWORKS S.L.
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Computer Graphics and Design at “Step” Computer Academy (Private Academy)
June 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Higher Degree at National Pedagogical University in Kharkiv
September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2007
Bachelor’s Degree at H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University
June 1, 2007 - June 1, 2009
Training course at NASCOR FORMACION
June 1, 2016 - October 1, 2017
Training course at CORE NETWORKS S.L.
January 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Training course at Step Computer Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
Grado Superior en Pedagogía at Universidad Pedagógica Nacional de Kharkiv G.S. Skovoroda
June 1, 2007 - June 1, 2009
Gráficos por ordenador y Diseño at Academia de computación 'Step'
June 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
Desarrollo de videojuegos y realidad virtual con Unity3D at CORE NETWORKS S.L.
January 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023
Maching learning aplicando usando python at NASCOR FORMACION
July 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Higher Degree in Psychology at National Pedagogical University in Kharkiv
June 1, 2009 - June 1, 2012
Bachelor’s Degree in Pedagogy at H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University
September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2007
Computer Graphics and Design at “Step” Computer Academy (Private Academy)
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
Machine Learning using Python at NASCOR FORMACION
July 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Video Game and Virtual Reality Development with Unity3D at CORE NETWORKS S.L.
January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2023

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