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I'm a passionate 3D Generalist and Additive Manufacturing Specialist with a focus on bridging the gap between digital art and physical manufacturing. I thrive on transforming concepts into tangible solutions while mentoring the next generation of creators.…

Viacheslav Popkov

3D Designer, 3D Modeler, 3D Animator, +4

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I'm a passionate 3D Generalist and Additive Manufacturing Specialist with a focus on bridging the gap between digital art and physical manufacturing. I thrive on transforming concepts into tangible solutions while mentoring the next generation of creators.…

Available to hire

I’m a passionate 3D Generalist and Additive Manufacturing Specialist with a focus on bridging the gap between digital art and physical manufacturing. I thrive on transforming concepts into tangible solutions while mentoring the next generation of creators.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Intermediate

Russian

Fluent

Ukrainian

Intermediate

Czech

Beginner

Work Experience

Teacher of Additional Education in 3D Modeling & Printing at Russian Railways (RZD)

January 1, 2026 - Present

Designed and delivered training modules on 3D modeling and 3D printing technologies, executed end-to-end additive manufacturing workflows, managed studio's 3D printer fleet, and guided student engineering projects.

Reverse Engineer & 3D Artist at LedStudio

December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025

Operated professional 3D scanning equipment and performed retopology, designed custom auto-tuning parts, managed additive manufacturing and CNC machining, and produced high-quality visualizations.

3D Generalist at Ural Federal University (UrFU)

December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024

Executed full 3D pipeline from reference gathering to engine integration, produced promotional video materials, and delivered project roadmaps to high-level stakeholders.

Freelance 3D Artist at Upwork

August 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022

Modeled optimized game-ready environment assets and props for mobile game developers, created high-quality renders for marketing, and communicated with international clients.