Nicky V.

Experience

• Draftsman/Designer Cape Reed · Full-time Feb 2025 – Present 1 yrs 7 mos Cape Town, South Africa Worked on architectural projects involving 3D modeling, architectural visualization, rendering, and technical drawings. I created 3D models and realistic renders of houses and architectural spaces, primarily using Maya and Arnold, and produced architectural plans and drawings using AutoCAD.
  
  My role also involved developing designs and visual concepts based on project requirements, preparing models and renders for presentation, and making revisions throughout the design process. On occasion, I also worked on architectural walkthrough animations to showcase completed spaces.
• 3D Generalist NA · Freelance Feb 2022 – Present 4 yrs 7 mos Cape Town, South Africa Worked as a 3D Generalist across a range of creative projects, handling 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, animation, and visual design. My experience includes architectural visualization, concept art, hard-surface modeling, product visualization, and creating 3D assets from concept through to final render.
  
  I worked primarily with Maya, Arnold, Blender, ZBrush, Substance 3D Painter, Substance 3D Designer, and Photoshop, combining technical 3D skills with creative problem-solving to produce high-quality visual assets and finished renders.
• designer Fleekmotion · Freelance Feb 2022 – Present 4 yrs 7 mos Cape Town, South Africa Worked as a Motion Graphics Artist at Fleekmotion, creating animated visual content and graphics for digital projects. Responsibilities included developing motion graphics, animation, visual design, and editing, while working from concepts and project requirements to produce polished final visuals. I also applied my 3D and design skills where appropriate to enhance the visual quality of projects.