Віталій

Vitaliy Nykoliuk
3D Hard Surface Artist
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SUMMARY
Hard Surface 3D Artist with a strong background in creating high-quality, performance-optimized vehicle, prop and
weapon models for games. Skilled in modeling both exterior and interior vehicle elements, with a focus on clean
topology, accurate proportions, and high-fidelity textures. Expertise in working within large teams, collaborating with
other artists and developers.
EXPERIENCE

Stepico Games September 2020 – November 2024

3D Game Artist
• Vehicle exterior and interior modeling with high attention to detail.
• Advanced hard surface modeling and asset creation.
• Low-poly and high-poly workflow with efficient retopology
• Utilized photo and CAD references to ensure maximum realism and technical accuracy in modeling.
• Worked closely with technical artists and developers to refine assets and integrate them into the game engine
• Collaborated with developing department to improve quality of art and possibility to run the game on less
powerful devices.

Freelance September 2018 – January 2020

3D Artist
• Cleaned up scanned object with Autodesk Recap for better performance and time saving.
• Recreated detailed construction of architectural objects using laser 3D-scanning technology "point cloud" with
improved system of converting into high poly mesh
• Built highly detailed mesh using Maya with original dimensions internal and external equipment.

SKILLS

3D Modeling Software: Autodesk Maya, Plasticity, Zbrush, Speed Tree
Texturing: Substance Painter, Adobe Photoshop
Techniques: Modeling, UV mapping, Sculpting, Baking, Texturing, Rigging, Skinning, Animation

COURSES
Modeling and Animation in 3D Maya 9 month
The Gnomon Workshop - Introduction to Substance Painter 2018, 2020
Substance Painter 2018 Essential Training

EDUCATION
Ukrainian National Forestry University Lviv, UA
Forestry Engineering
Focus on learning of machine mechanism and components

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