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Hi, I'm Nicholas R. Ellis. I have a strong background in media arts and visual communication, with a passion for 3D modeling and optimization. I've worked on projects ranging from optimizing complex 3D scanned assets for virtual reality environments to providing exceptional customer service in retail and automotive settings. I'm highly organized, adaptable, and thrive as part of a team. With skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, Zbrush, Unity, and Unreal Engine, I enjoy combining traditional art skills with cutting-edge technology to bring creative ideas to life. I'm always eager to learn and take on new challenges in both artistic and leadership roles.…Hi, I'm Nicholas R. Ellis. I have a strong background in media arts and visual communication, with a passion for 3D modeling and optimization. I've worked on projects ranging from optimizing complex 3D scanned assets for virtual reality environments to providing exceptional customer service in retail and automotive settings. I'm highly organized, adaptable, and thrive as part of a team. With skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, Zbrush, Unity, and Unreal Engine, I enjoy combining traditional art skills with cutting-edge technology to bring creative ideas to life. I'm always eager to learn and take on new challenges in both artistic and leadership roles.

Nicholas R. Ellis

3D Designer, Animator, Concept Artist, +1

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Hi, I'm Nicholas R. Ellis. I have a strong background in media arts and visual communication, with a passion for 3D modeling and optimization. I've worked on projects ranging from optimizing complex 3D scanned assets for virtual reality environments to providing exceptional customer service in retail and automotive settings. I'm highly organized, adaptable, and thrive as part of a team. With skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, Zbrush, Unity, and Unreal Engine, I enjoy combining traditional art skills with cutting-edge technology to bring creative ideas to life. I'm always eager to learn and take on new challenges in both artistic and leadership roles.…Hi, I'm Nicholas R. Ellis. I have a strong background in media arts and visual communication, with a passion for 3D modeling and optimization. I've worked on projects ranging from optimizing complex 3D scanned assets for virtual reality environments to providing exceptional customer service in retail and automotive settings. I'm highly organized, adaptable, and thrive as part of a team. With skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, Zbrush, Unity, and Unreal Engine, I enjoy combining traditional art skills with cutting-edge technology to bring creative ideas to life. I'm always eager to learn and take on new challenges in both artistic and leadership roles.

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Hi, I’m Nicholas R. Ellis. I have a strong background in media arts and visual communication, with a passion for 3D modeling and optimization. I’ve worked on projects ranging from optimizing complex 3D scanned assets for virtual reality environments to providing exceptional customer service in retail and automotive settings. I’m highly organized, adaptable, and thrive as part of a team.

With skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, Zbrush, Unity, and Unreal Engine, I enjoy combining traditional art skills with cutting-edge technology to bring creative ideas to life. I’m always eager to learn and take on new challenges in both artistic and leadership roles.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Team Associate at Walmart

May 1, 2022 - Present

Provided excellent customer service, addressed inquiries and assisted with product selection. Managed inventory and placed bulk orders to ensure sales floor stock levels were maintained. Maintained a clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor to ensure products were easy to locate. Ensured pricing accuracy and proper product labeling for a seamless shopping experience. Coordinated seasonal transitions, setting up displays and merchandise for upcoming holidays. Supported other departments as needed to ensure smooth store operations and team collaboration.

Seasonal Team Lead at Walmart

May 1, 2022 - July 17, 2025

Supervised and motivated multiple teams to achieve store goals and maintain efficiency. Maintained a clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor. Ensured accurate pricing and labeling. Coordinated seasonal transitions, displays, and merchandise setup to meet holiday demands.

Lot Attendant at DriveHubler

May 1, 2020 - July 17, 2025

Maintained cleanliness and organization of the car lot, ensuring a neat and welcoming environment. Delivered vehicles to service centers for maintenance and repairs. Cleaned and detailed cars for customers upon purchase. Prepared and polished vehicles for showroom displays. Assisted the manager with various daily operational tasks.

3D Modeler at DriveHubler

May 1, 2023 - July 17, 2025

Optimized complex 3D models of Roman statues for integration into a VR level in Unity. Reduced polygon count from 2 million to 20,000 while maintaining visual fidelity. Utilized texture mapping techniques to enhance model detail and improve performance. Collaborated with the development team to ensure optimized assets integrated smoothly into the VR environment.