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Viktor Solopenko
3D Artist
Varna, Bulgaria

Summary

Hi!
I’ve been working as a 3D artist for 7 years and have been a huge video game fan since childhood. I strive for balance in creating detailed, yet optimized props and environments.

Key Skills:
- High-poly and low-poly modeling
- PBR texturing
- UV & UDIM mapping
- Retopology
- Unwrapping
- Rigging
- Animation.

Key Tools:
- Blender
- Maya
- Substance 3D Painter
- Marmoset Toolbag
- Photoshop
- ZBrush
- Unreal Engine

Skills

3D ModelingLow-poly ModelingTexturingUV MappingSculptingHigh-poly ModelingTexture Baking

Software proficiency

Blender
Blender
Maya
Maya
Photoshop
Photoshop
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Painter
Marmoset Toolbag
Marmoset Toolbag
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
ZBrush
ZBrush
Unity
Unity

Experience

  • 3D Artist at Code & Care
    Varna, BG
    May 2022 - May 2024

    - Created 30+ unique character models.

    - Developed 200+ unique item assets and 600+ variations.

    - Created 20+ character animations.

    - Created game-optimized locations with randomization capabilities.

    - Led a team of 3 people on one of the projects.

    - Developed tutorial materials to onboard new team members.

    - Coached new team members.

  • 3D Artist at Pixward
    Kyiv, UA
    April 2021 - May 2022

    - Created photorealistic environment assets for games and cinematics.

    - Built and optimized 3D models for VR applications.

    - PBR texturing.

    - UV and UDIM mapping.

    - Created animations for VR controllers

    - Developed game location in Unreal Engine: extending initial concept, selecting references, blocking, colorkeying, searching for assets and selecting the most suitable ones

    - Worked with the SourseTree version control system.

  • 3D Graphic Artist at OST 211
    Kyiv, UA
    March 2020 - January 2021

    - Created characters & weapons based on the concept arts.

    - Crafted equipment assets based on the references.

    - Adapted ready-made assets to the game style and technical requirements

    - Built scenes and renders for the promotional videos, banners & load screens

    - Set up animation & rig for the characters

    - Brainstormed game development ideas with the game designer

    - Cooperated with level designers and developers to enhance game locations

  • 3D Graphic Artist at REDPIX Production
    Kyiv, UA
    October 2019 - February 2020

    - Crafted 3D environment objects & characters for casual games based on the concept arts

    - Renovated game locations for seasonal holidays

    - Cooperated with the graphic artists team on the concepts refining

  • 3D Graphic Designer at 306 Creative Communication Agency
    Kiev, UA
    August 2018 - October 2019

    - Created 3D product visuals of the medical products for promotional banners and leaflets

    - Built layouts for visualization of product placement at the offline stores