Hi! I'm Manuela, an awarded 3D artist passionate about bringing creative projects to life through advanced 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, and animation. With experience across the full 3D animation pipeline, I enjoy working on both stylized and semi-realistic art styles and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments. I also love mentoring others and sharing my knowledge to help them grow in their artistic journeys. When I'm not creating in Blender, Maya or Unreal Engine, I enjoy arts and crafts such as origami and knitting, playing musical instruments, and honing my strategic thinking through chess. I pride myself on my flexibility, communication skills, and dedication to delivering high-quality work on time.…

Manuela Mendes Spinetti Alves

Hi! I'm Manuela, an awarded 3D artist passionate about bringing creative projects to life through advanced 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, and animation. With experience across the full 3D animation pipeline, I enjoy working on both stylized and semi-realistic art styles and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments. I also love mentoring others and sharing my knowledge to help them grow in their artistic journeys. When I'm not creating in Blender, Maya or Unreal Engine, I enjoy arts and crafts such as origami and knitting, playing musical instruments, and honing my strategic thinking through chess. I pride myself on my flexibility, communication skills, and dedication to delivering high-quality work on time.…

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Hi! I’m Manuela, an awarded 3D artist passionate about bringing creative projects to life through advanced 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, and animation.

With experience across the full 3D animation pipeline, I enjoy working on both stylized and semi-realistic art styles and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments. I also love mentoring others and sharing my knowledge to help them grow in their artistic journeys.

When I’m not creating in Blender, Maya or Unreal Engine, I enjoy arts and crafts such as origami and knitting, playing musical instruments, and honing my strategic thinking through chess. I pride myself on my flexibility, communication skills, and dedication to delivering high-quality work on time.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

International Student Ambassador at Bournemouth University
September 1, 2022 - June 11, 2024
Assisted staff by providing campus tours for agents and prospective international students. Attended campus-based events to represent the international centre and engage with potential students. Worked effectively in fast-paced environments and collaborated with team members to meet target goals.
3D Generalist at Liveplanet Desenvolvimento de Software Ltda
June 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Optimized 3D models and scenes for games and virtual reality software by simplifying meshes and textures. Rendered 360 panoramic scenes in Blender for VR software. Designed characters’ clothes for games.
International Student Ambassador at Bournemouth University
September 1, 2022 - June 22, 2024
Assisted staff in providing campus tours for agents and prospective international students. Attended campus-based events to represent the international centre and reach out to potential students. Worked effectively in fast-paced environments and collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
3D Generalist at Liveplanet Desenvolvimento de Software Ltda
June 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Optimized 3D models and scenes for games and virtual reality software by simplifying meshes and textures. Rendered 360 panorama scenes in Blender for virtual reality software. Designed character clothes for games.
International Student Ambassador at Bournemouth University - Bournemouth, Dorset
September 1, 2022 - Present
Assisted staff in providing campus tours for agents and prospective international students. Attended campus-based events to represent international centre and reach out to potential students. Worked effectively in fast-paced environments. Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
3D Generalist at Liveplanet Desenvolvimento de Software Ltda – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
September 30, 2024 - July 26, 2025
Optimized 3D models and scenes for games and virtual reality software, simplifying their mesh and textures. Rendered 360 panoramas scenes in Blender for virtual reality software. Designed character’s clothes for games.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) at Bournemouth University
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Foundation Degree in Arts at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

Best Digital Design award at SW Design + Digital Student Awards 2025
July 26, 2025 - July 26, 2025
2025 CG101 Student Film competition Winner
June 5, 2025 - June 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Gaming, Computers & Electronics