Oleh

OLEH
YAKUSHEV
3D CHARACTER ARTIST

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Education About me
Master of Practical I create 3D characters for games, commercials, cinematic projects, and
digital media. My work covers the full process — from sculpting to final
Psychology renders — adapting to different production requirements while maintaining
quality. Constantly exploring new techniques to refine my craft.
Lviv State University of Internal
Affairs
2012-2018 Experience
Ukraine. Lviv

Middle 3D Generaist / Character Artist January 2025 - present day
Software Sharkscode - sharkscode.com
Full-cycle 3D asset production: blocking, sculpting, retopology, UV
packing and PBR texturing (Diffuse, Normal, Roughness, Metalness) with
Blender
strong reference-based modeling and style compliance.
Zbrush Optimization & technical preparation: polygon optimization for
web/mobile platforms, ensuring clean topology, efficient UVs and
Subtsance Painter readiness for production integration.
Rendering & collaboration: working with Cycles and Eevee in Blender,
Marmoset Toolbag maintaining high technical quality and actively collaborating with
designers and developers, implementing feedback.
Photoshop

Marvelous Designer
3D Generalist November 2022 - November 2024
After Effects
Nixtio Digital Agency - nixtio.com
3D Art Creation: Developing stylized characters for advertising
Language campaigns and the video game industry.
Game Assets: Creating models, textures, and optimized materials for
games.
Ukrainian Mocap Animation: Producing and adapting animations for advertising
and gaming projects.
English Product Design: Developing concepts and visual solutions for products.
2D Motion Design: Creating dynamic animations for videos and
Portfolio presentations.
Video Editing: Processing and editing video materials for advertisements
and other formats.
Client Communication: Discussing tasks, approving concepts, and
artstation.com/olehyakushev making adjustments to projects related to 3D graphics.
behance.net/olehyakushev
 Experience

Freelance July 2022 - present day
Creation of 3D characters for mobile and PC games
Design and development of 3D mascots for companies and startups
Production of 3D animations and visual content for advertising and
technical applications
Development of 3D art assets and physical simulations for AI training
pipelines

Personal mentorship July 2022 - present day

Conducted one-on-one mentorship sessions for students and
professionals in the field of 3D modeling, animation, and design.
Developed personalised learning plans animed at improving technical
skills, fostering creative approaches, and enhancing the 3D modeling
process.
Provided constructive feedback, project analysis, and guidance in
portfolio creation.
Personal
Assisted with solving complex technical and creative challenges,
including the use of software (Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, etc.).
Achievements
Supported and mentored students in the 3D and digital art industry,
contributing to their career growth and professional development.
• Published grooming breakdown on
80 LV for the Stitch character
Article covering the full 3D grooming,
optimization, and rendering workflow.
3D Courses
🔗👉 Article
Pablo Muñoz Gómez — Ultimate ZBrush Guide • Cinematic grooming for the wolf in
Comprehensive advanced course covering professional sculpting the film “Etos: Shadow of the Wolf”
workflows, anatomy, detailing, surface treatment, and production-ready Created a full realistic fur system
asset preparation.
adapted for animation, lighting, and
rendering in production.
Pablo Muñoz Gómez — Extra Mile
Advanced hard-surface and sculpting techniques focused on pushing asset
quality beyond standard production requirements and achieving portfolio- 🔗👉 Movie
level results.
• Over 20 game characters for mobile
VFX Grace — Professional Grooming Course and PC games
Specialized training focused on realistic hair and fur grooming for
characters and creatures, including optimization, deformation setup, and
rendering workflows.

Hobbies

Video games. Story-based games that tell an interesting story.
Traveling. Visiting interesting and notable places
Books. Scientific, motivational, and fantasy books.
Sports. Martial arts: MMA, jiu-jitsu, grappling.