Ethan Carter

Austin, TX

(512) 394-7821

ethan.carter3d@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/ethancarter3d

SUMMARY

Results-driven 3D Modeler with 1+ years of experience in 3D modeling, texture creation, and asset optimization within the gaming and visualization industries. Proven record of achieving 20% improvement in asset efficiency through optimized workflows. Expertise in UV mapping and real-time rendering to optimize performance, mitigate pipeline inefficiencies, and drive production outcomes.

SKILLS

3D Modeling

UV Mapping

Texture Creation

Asset Optimization

Real-time Rendering

Game Integration

EXPERIENCE

3D Modeler

PixelForge Studio, Austin, TX

June 2024 – Present

• Created 3D models for environments and props, delivering 80+ optimized assets aligned with performance requirements for real-time engines.
• Developed UV maps and textures, reducing memory usage by 18% while maintaining high visual fidelity across game assets.
• Collaborated with designers and developers to integrate assets into pipelines, improving iteration speed by 15% across production cycles.

Junior 3D Artist

BrightMesh Creative, Austin, TX

January 2023 – May 2024

• Produced concept-based 3D assets from sketches and references, contributing to 50+ deliverables for visualization and training content.
• Assisted in asset library organization, increasing reuse efficiency by 25% and reducing duplication across projects.
• Supported rendering and presentation outputs, enhancing visual clarity and improving stakeholder approvals by 20%.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media

University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

Olivia Bennett

Denver, CO

(303) 555-9182

olivia.bennett.design@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/oliviabennett3d

SUMMARY

Results-driven 3D Modeler with 3+ years of experience in BIM modeling, 3D visualization, and asset coordination within the architecture and construction industries. Proven record of achieving 25% reduction in design conflicts through improved coordination workflows. Expertise in Revit modeling and clash detection to optimize constructability, mitigate coordination risks, and drive project efficiency.

SKILLS

BIM Modeling

Revit Modeling

Clash Detection

3D Visualization

Asset Coordination

Rendering Production

EXPERIENCE

3D Modeler

UrbanAxis Design Group, Denver, CO

March 2023 – Present

• Developed BIM models and 3D visualizations, delivering 70+ coordinated assets aligned with LOD standards and project specifications.
• Performed clash detection and coordination, reducing interdisciplinary conflicts by 22% across multiple construction projects.
• Generated 2D drawings from models, improving documentation clarity and supporting field execution accuracy by 18%.

3D Visualization Specialist

Constructive Space Studio, Denver, CO

July 2021 – February 2023

• Built detailed architectural models from CAD drawings, supporting design validation and improving stakeholder approvals by 20%.
• Produced renderings and presentation materials, enhancing communication of design intent across client-facing deliverables.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, increasing production efficiency by 15% across concurrent projects.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO

Jonathan A. Mitchell

San Diego, CA

(619) 555-2748

jonathan.mitchell.pro@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/jonathanamitchell

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven 3D Modeler with 7+ years of experience in industrial modeling, BIM coordination, and digital asset production within the engineering and visualization industries. Proven record of achieving 30% improvement in production efficiency through optimized modeling pipelines. Expertise in CAD modeling and 4D simulation to optimize workflows, mitigate constructability risks, and drive high-impact project outcomes.

CORE SKILLS

CAD Modeling

BIM Coordination

4D Simulation

Clash Detection

Industrial Modeling

Workflow Optimization

EXPERIENCE

Senior 3D Modeler

Pacific BuildTech Solutions, San Diego, CA

April 2021 – Present

• Directed development of complex 3D models for construction and industrial projects, delivering 100+ coordinated assets aligned with engineering and fabrication standards.
• Led clash detection and constructability analysis, reducing coordination issues by 28% and improving project timelines.
• Managed BIM workflows and standards, increasing team efficiency by 25% across multiple large-scale projects.
• Integrated 4D scheduling with model data, enhancing project planning accuracy and stakeholder visibility by 30%.

3D Modeler

Coastal Engineering Visuals, San Diego, CA

June 2018 – March 2021

• Produced high-detail CAD and BIM models for infrastructure and industrial applications, supporting 80+ project deliverables.
• Collaborated with engineers and contractors to resolve design conflicts, reducing rework rates by 20% during construction phases.
• Developed presentation-quality renderings and simulations, improving client engagement and proposal success rates by 18%.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

• Executed end-to-end 3D scanning tasks using DSLR cameras and handheld laser scanners, producing 120+ high-fidelity models monthly while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet client delivery timelines
• Optimized production workflows across scanning, evaluation, and upload stages, reducing processing time by 25% through iterative feedback on pipeline systems and process improvements
• Collaborated with departments to refine digital asset pipelines, contributing documented guidelines and standardized workflows that improved consistency and reduced rework rates by 18%
• Evaluated and validated scan outputs on Windows-based systems, ensuring 98% compliance with quality benchmarks before secure server uploads and minimizing post-processing corrections
• Operated and maintained scanning equipment under strict safety protocols, achieving zero incidents across projects while supporting on-site client engagements in multiple showroom environments
• Documented weekly scan performance reports and insights, enabling data-driven decisions that enhanced workflow efficiency and supported continuous team skill development initiatives

Core Skills:

• 3D Scanning
• Laser Scanning
• Photogrammetry Tools
• Asset Optimization
• Workflow Automation
• Quality Validation

• Created production-ready 3D assets for episodic television projects, delivering 80+ optimized models per season aligned with approved designs, ensuring compatibility with rigging, texturing, and animation pipelines
• Diagnosed design inconsistencies and proposed corrective modeling solutions, reducing revision cycles by 30% while maintaining visual fidelity and technical feasibility across complex asset requirements
• Delivered assigned modeling tasks within tight production schedules, achieving 95% on-time completion through structured planning, supervisor alignment, and proactive adjustment to evolving project priorities
• Researched emerging modeling tools and methodologies, recommending workflow enhancements that improved retopology efficiency by 20% and strengthened integration with downstream animation and rendering processes
• Executed precise retopology on high-resolution sculpts, producing clean, deformation-ready geometry that enhanced rigging performance and reduced animation errors across multiple asset categories
• Coordinated mechanical and electrical service models within constrained environments, performing clash detection and spatial validation to ensure constructability and reduce coordination conflicts by 25%

Core Skills:

• 3D Modeling
• Retopology Techniques
• Clash Detection
• Asset Optimization
• Mesh Topology
• Pipeline Integration

• Analyzed structural and architectural documentation to extract critical modeling inputs, integrating 100+ project datasets into accurate 3D environments aligned with engineering and client specifications
• Interpreted complex plan sets to develop coordinated layouts and detailed shop drawings, improving documentation clarity and reducing design discrepancies by 22% across multidisciplinary workflows
• Produced precise layout plans and component drawings, ensuring constructability and adherence to project standards while supporting fabrication and installation teams with actionable technical outputs
• Managed project schedules and resource allocation effectively, maintaining 95% on-time delivery while balancing quality benchmarks and budget constraints across concurrent modeling assignments
• Resolved conflicts in incomplete or inconsistent source data through stakeholder communication, enabling informed decisions that minimized delays and ensured continuity in modeling and documentation processes
• Collaborated within cross-functional teams to support workflow efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives, contributing actionable insights that enhanced overall project outcomes and organizational performance

Core Skills:

• 3D Modeling
• Technical Drawing
• Clash Detection
• Plan Interpretation
• BIM Coordination
• Workflow Optimization

• Developed detailed 3D surface models for structural steel, concrete, earthwork, and terrain scopes, supporting 50+ construction phases with accurate geometry aligned to engineering and site requirements
• Generated lift drawings and means-and-methods visualizations, improving field execution efficiency by 20% through clear sequencing of civil, piping, and structural installation activities
• Collaborated with estimating teams to produce model-based quantity takeoffs, increasing cost accuracy by 18% and enabling data-driven budgeting decisions across preconstruction and bidding stages
• Established BIM execution plans, schedules, and deliverables for multiple projects, ensuring consistent standards while managing concurrent workflows across multidisciplinary construction teams
• Performed constructability reviews, clash detection, and phasing analysis using Revit and Navisworks, reducing coordination conflicts by 25% and enhancing project timeline reliability
• Directed 4D model integration with P6 schedules, overseeing model audits and coordination with subcontractors to deliver synchronized construction simulations and presentation-quality visuals for stakeholders

Core Skills:

• BIM Modeling
• Clash Detection
• 4D Simulation
• Revit Modeling
• Navisworks Coordination
• Quantity Takeoff

• Produced detailed 2D CAD drawings and 3D BIM models for interior design projects, delivering 70+ coordinated layouts aligned with client requirements and architectural standards
• Interpreted client briefs through direct communication, translating conceptual ideas into accurate models while incorporating revisions that improved satisfaction scores by 25% across iterative design cycles
• Refined models based on evolving requirements, ensuring design intent, material specifications, and spatial functionality were consistently maintained throughout all project development phases
• Specified interior and exterior materials within BIM environments, enhancing visualization accuracy and supporting procurement decisions with clearly defined finishes and component details
• Converted rough sketches into fully developed digital models, accelerating design turnaround by 30% while maintaining precision and alignment with architectural guidelines
• Collaborated with architects and multidisciplinary teams to validate standards and data consistency, ensuring seamless coordination across multiple concurrent projects and reducing design conflicts by 20%

Core Skills:

• BIM Modeling
• CAD Drafting
• Material Specification
• Design Coordination
• Model Revision
• Interior Modeling

• Constructed production-ready 3D models with precise real-world scaling and surface quality, delivering 60+ assets optimized for CNC machining and 3D printing workflows across fabrication departments
• Maintained structured digital asset libraries following strict naming conventions, improving file traceability and reducing retrieval time by 35% across cross-functional production teams
• Collaborated with fabrication units, including CNC, casting, and metal shops, streamlining digital-to-physical workflows and increasing production efficiency by 20% through optimized model preparation
• Transformed diverse inputs such as scan data and conceptual sketches into detailed models, ensuring manufacturability while preserving artistic intent across complex sculptural and industrial projects
• Validated model readiness for CNC and 3D printing, segmenting assets into functional components that reduced fabrication errors by 25% and improved casting assembly outcomes
• Resolved technical issues and incorporated stakeholder feedback, balancing multiple deadlines while maintaining high production uptime and consistently meeting 95% of project delivery benchmarks

Core Skills:

• 3D Modeling
• CNC Preparation
• Mesh Optimization
• Digital Sculpting
• File Management
• Production Workflow

• Researched and synthesized project requirements, translating narrative briefs and storyboards into visual concepts that guided asset creation across 40+ environment and prop modeling tasks
• Interpreted branding guidelines and deliverable specifications, ensuring 100% alignment between concept art, models, and marketing visuals across training and promotional outputs
• Designed concept art and illustrations for non-technical assets, accelerating pre-production workflows by 25% while maintaining consistency with narrative direction and visual identity standards
• Developed optimized 3D models for environments, products, and props, balancing detail and performance to support real-time rendering and downstream production efficiency improvements
• Generated high-quality still images for training and marketing materials, enhancing stakeholder communication and increasing content usability across multiple digital platforms
• Collaborated in cross-functional planning and production cycles, contributing to scheduling, cost control, and risk assessments that improved project delivery predictability by 20%

Core Skills:

• 3D Modeling
• Concept Design
• Asset Optimization
• Visual Storytelling
• Brand Compliance
• Render Production

• Created and maintained 3D models for hyper-casual games, producing 100+ stylized characters, environments, and props from references while ensuring performance optimization for mobile platforms
• Translated verbal briefs and visual references into game-ready assets, achieving 95% approval rates through iterative prototyping and alignment with design and gameplay requirements
• Developed clean UV layouts and applied optimized textures, reducing memory usage by 20% while preserving visual quality across diverse in-game assets
• Adhered to asset naming conventions and technical constraints, ensuring seamless integration into game engines and improving pipeline efficiency across multidisciplinary teams
• Collaborated with artists, animators, and developers to deliver assets on schedule, supporting end-to-end production cycles and reducing iteration delays by 18%
• Explored emerging 3D and graphic design tools, enhancing UI elements and 2D assets while contributing to continuous visual improvement and innovation in game development workflows

Core Skills:

• 3D Modeling
• UV Mapping
• Texture Creation
• Game Optimization
• Asset Integration
• UI Design

• Delivered assigned 3D modeling tasks on schedule across multiple projects, achieving 95% on-time completion while actively participating in team meetings and cross-regional coordination sessions
• Developed and maintained reusable asset libraries, increasing production efficiency by 30% through standardized elements and consistent reuse across modeling workflows
• Organized and optimized digital assets for accessibility, reducing duplication and improving retrieval speed while ensuring alignment with evolving project and pipeline requirements
• Implemented feedback from stakeholders and supervisors, refining models and processes to enhance output quality and maintain consistency across distributed production teams
• Adapted quickly to new software, tools, and industry standards, strengthening technical capability and supporting seamless integration into changing production environments
• Contributed to documentation, process improvements, and administrative support tasks, aligning individual performance with organizational objectives and enhancing overall workflow effectiveness

Core Skills:

• Asset Libraries
• 3D Modeling
• Workflow Optimization
• Process Documentation
• Pipeline Integration
• Software Adaptation

• Developed and maintained 3D CAD models of naval vessels and structures using Autodesk Inventor, supporting 70+ simulation-ready assets for electromagnetic analysis across defense engineering teams
• Converted and updated legacy CAD data into standardized Inventor formats, improving model compatibility and reducing integration errors by 25% within multidisciplinary simulation workflows
• Collaborated with ITD and CEM teams to optimize antenna placement and shipboard systems, enhancing electromagnetic performance and ensuring compliance with Navy design standards
• Conducted on-site ship surveys and technical assessments, capturing accurate field data that improved model precision and supported real-world validation of simulation outputs
• Delivered modeling tasks within strict schedule and budget constraints, achieving 95% milestone adherence while actively participating in client meetings to resolve technical issues
• Contributed to design standard reviews and continuous professional development, strengthening modeling accuracy and supporting evolving requirements in naval engineering projects

Core Skills:

• CAD Modeling
• Autodesk Inventor
• Electromagnetic Simulation
• Antenna Placement
• Model Conversion
• Technical Coordination

• Supported BIM coordination and project delivery teams in daily implementation activities, contributing to 60+ coordinated models that met LOD requirements and aligned with established modeling standards
• Developed integrated 3D and 2D models for drawing production, clash detection, and presentations, improving coordination accuracy and reducing design conflicts by 22% across disciplines
• Extracted model data for clash analysis, quantity surveying, and schedule validation, enabling data-driven decisions that enhanced project planning efficiency by 18%
• Ensured compliance of all models, drawings, and deliverables with BIM standards, achieving 98% quality acceptance rates through rigorous checks and adherence to project protocols
• Prepared detailed engineering drawings, including layouts, sections, and profiles, supporting constructability analysis and improving communication during coordination and review meetings
• Coordinated with engineers and technical leads to deliver BIM packages aligned with TIDP, MIDP, and CDE requirements, ensuring timely submissions and consistent project information management

Core Skills:

• BIM Modeling
• Clash Detection
• Revit Modeling
• Model Coordination
• Drawing Extraction
• Constructability Analysis

• Developed high-quality 3D assets, including concepts, models, textures, and raytraced renders, producing 80+ portfolio-ready outputs demonstrating photorealistic and stylized visual standards
• Instructed students in polygonal, NURBS, and SubD modeling techniques, improving technical proficiency levels by 30% through structured lessons and hands-on project-based learning
• Guided UV mapping, texturing, and procedural material creation, enabling consistent production of optimized assets aligned with real-world industry workflows and rendering requirements
• Mentored students in cinematic lighting and composition, enhancing visual storytelling quality and increasing successful project outcomes across academic and portfolio deliverables
• Evaluated and critiqued student work constructively, identifying improvement areas and fostering problem-solving skills while maintaining alignment with professional best practices
• Resolved technical and creative issues across MacOS and Windows environments, supporting seamless workflow continuity and contributing to collaborative learning objectives within the 3D studio team

Core Skills:

• 3D Modeling
• UV Mapping
• Material Creation
• Lighting Techniques
• Rendering Methods
• Technical Troubleshooting

• Modeled precast concrete elements and façade components within Revit and Tekla environments, delivering 70+ coordinated assemblies aligned with engineering specifications and construction requirements
• Collaborated with engineers and external design teams to resolve coordination issues, reducing clashes by 20% and ensuring seamless integration across multidisciplinary project models
• Produced detailed 2D coordination and installation drawings, improving site execution accuracy and supporting construction teams with clear, buildable technical documentation
• Validated model accuracy through site visits and field checks, enhancing design reliability and minimizing rework by 18% during external façade installation phases
• Managed workload priorities effectively across concurrent projects, maintaining 95% on-time delivery while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and program standards
• Addressed buildability challenges related to external envelope systems, delivering practical modeling solutions, and maintaining consistent documentation for reporting and project tracking

Core Skills:

• Revit Modeling
• Tekla Structures
• Clash Detection
• Facade Modeling
• Drawing Production
• BIM Coordination

• Developed high-end 3D models for mining and industrial environments, delivering 60+ assets optimized for still renders and animations aligned with marketing and visualization objectives
• Prepared models for high-resolution rendering and video export, improving visual output quality by 25% while ensuring compatibility with animation and post-production pipelines
• Collaborated with marketing coordinators and internal teams to execute creative strategies, ensuring consistent alignment with brand guidelines across all visual deliverables
• Integrated feedback from cross-functional stakeholders, refining assets to meet client expectations and enhancing overall project impact within defined campaign objectives
• Maintained strict adherence to safety, operational, and company policies, ensuring reliable equipment usage and zero incidents across all production activities
• Communicated progress and technical updates effectively, supporting project coordination and contributing to the timely delivery of marketing assets and team objectives

Core Skills:

• 3D Modeling
• Industrial Modeling
• Rendering Optimization
• Asset Preparation
• Brand Compliance
• Team Collaboration

• Developed detailed 3D models of buildings, interiors, and merchandise from CAD drawings and sketches, delivering 50+ visualization assets supporting design evaluation and client presentations
• Translated 2D plans and reference images into accurate 3D environments, improving spatial analysis and enhancing design decision-making across architectural and visualization teams
• Collaborated with architects and designers to produce high-quality renders, illustrations, and graphics, increasing client engagement and approval rates by 20% through compelling visual communication
• Applied strong spatial planning and CAD expertise to refine layouts and material representation, ensuring alignment with project intent and improving design clarity across deliverables
• Managed multiple visualization tasks in fast-paced environments, achieving 95% on-time delivery while maintaining high attention to detail and consistent output quality
• Supported visualization workflows and team objectives through organized asset management and cross-functional collaboration, contributing to efficient project execution and continuous improvement initiatives

Core Skills:

• 3D Modeling
• Architectural Visualization
• CAD Modeling
• Spatial Planning
• Rendering Production
• Design Communication

• Produced detailed construction drawings and graphic documentation, delivering 80+ submission packages aligned with contract requirements and improving communication clarity among clients, consultants, and contractors
• Translated design concepts into high-quality 3D models and renderings using 3ds Max and V-Ray, achieving 25% faster visualization turnaround while maintaining strict design consistency standards
• Coordinated site implementation activities and conducted inspections, ensuring compliance with drawings and contracts while reducing execution discrepancies by 20% across interior design projects
• Developed and maintained structured documentation and drawing records, improving project traceability and supporting efficient workflow management across multiple concurrent assignments
• Applied advanced modeling and texturing techniques for organic and hard-surface assets, ensuring visual fidelity while adhering to technical constraints and established style guidelines
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to refine designs through feedback, consistently meeting deadlines and enhancing overall project delivery through proactive problem-solving and communication

Core Skills:

• 3D Modeling
• CAD Drafting
• Vray Rendering
• Texture Mapping
• Design Coordination
• AutoCAD Modeling

• Developed innovative 3D footwear concepts and prototypes from sketches, delivering 60+ production-ready designs aligned with seasonal trends and manufacturability requirements
• Translated hand-drawn ideas into precise digital and physical prototypes, improving design validation speed by 30% through efficient 3D printing and iteration workflows
• Engineered functional and aesthetic design solutions, ensuring performance, comfort, and manufacturability while meeting strict production constraints and quality benchmarks
• Collaborated with global product teams and external studios, coordinating asset delivery and maintaining quality standards across distributed production pipelines
• Optimized digital asset workflows and best practices, increasing development efficiency by 20% while ensuring consistency across multiple concurrent footwear design projects
• Communicated detailed 3D assets and technical specifications effectively, supporting cross-functional alignment and achieving 95% on-time delivery across product development cycles

Core Skills:

• 3D Modeling
• Product Design
• Prototype Development
• 3D Printing
• Asset Optimization
• Design Collaboration

• Developed high-quality 3D models of buildings, furniture, and accessories from CAD and sketches, delivering 80+ assets supporting visualization, game engine integration, and product design workflows
• Collaborated with architecture, design, and product teams to produce renders and presentation materials, increasing stakeholder engagement and approval rates by 22% through clear visual communication
• Optimized and assembled art assets for real-time engines, ensuring 100% compliance with technical and creative requirements while improving runtime performance and asset consistency
• Created diverse textures and materials across multiple styles, enhancing visual fidelity and supporting applications in e-learning, AR, and mixed reality environments
• Standardized 3D workflows and asset libraries with cross-functional teams, improving production efficiency by 25% and enabling scalable adoption of digital tools across departments
• Advised teams on 3D tool implementation and digital processes, driving innovation and ensuring alignment with product development standards and milestone delivery objectives

Core Skills:

• 3D Modeling
• Asset Integration
• Texture Creation
• Real-time Rendering
• Workflow Standardization
• Digital Visualization