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Bruno Shepard

Bruno Shepard

3D Character Artist
São Bernardo Do Campo

Summary

Image Factory - 3D Character Artist Supervisor

  • Responsible for creating 3D characters for advertisements and 3D Printing from the ground up.
  • Responsible for implementing their first 3D scanning studio, and got to learn how 3D scan works, and how to properly clean, and work with 3D scans on a production workflow.
  • Responsible for cleaning scans, and training other co-workers on how to clean scans using Zbrush

Zenimax - Associate 3D Character Artist

  • Responsible for cleaning scans, and creating proper topology for the models
  • Worked on accessories and armor sets for characters
  • Worked on Blendshapes for a "character creation system"
  • Worked on Fallout, Starfield, Elder Scrolls, and two unannounced titles as associate 3D character artist

Neca Toys - Freelance 3D Character Artist

  • Worked on 3D models for a line of mini-figures for their Wizkids brand
  • Worked on a few likeness for their standard line of Action Figures.
  • Work consisted mostly on creating 3D characters using Zbrush

Secret Walls - Freelance 3D Artist

  • Alongside the Secret Walls team, we created a few projects that ranged from a character, short animations and other projects.

Weird Trip

  • My work for Weird Trip revolved around creating 3D models and ideas for the advertisement of the Weird Trip clothing brand.
  • Some projects involved lowpoly models, and creating flipboard textures for a commercial.

MTV Brasil - Assistant Producer

  • Managed to keep the studio organized and the crew in perfect sync
  • Responsible for making minor storyboards and mockups

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Freelance 3D Artist

Secret Walls
Los Angeles - California
06.2020 - Current

Creating 3D products for Secret Walls. From 3D mascots, to other visual projects.

Freelance 3D Artist

Weird Trip
Los Angeles - California
06.2021 - 03.2022

Got hired to help the brand with creative advertisements, and 3D models that ranged from characters to animated objects.

Associate 3d Character Artist

Zenimax
Bethesda - Maryland
01.2015 - 02.2022

Tasked with creating blendshapes, retopology, cleaning 3D scans, and translating concept art into 3D models. Also collaborated with the team building the blend shapes for a new character creation system to be implemented in some of the new projects.

Freelance 3D Artist

Neca Toys
02.2019 - 11.2020

I helped in creating 3D models for 3D printing. These models were later 3D printed and sold as collectibles. I made portraits, and some Marvel, DC, and Dungeons and Dragons minis.

3D Character Artist Supervisor

Image Factory
São Paulo - São Paulo
01.2011 - 03.2014

Creating 3D characters for 3D printing and advertising. Was also in charge of my own team, composed by 10 members. The team ranged from animators to 3D artists.

Assistant Producer

MTV Brasil
São Paulo
09.2007 - 08.2010

MTV is where i got to learn how to forge my path as an artist. Tasked with general tasks that would range from creating storyboards, mockups, to assisting in other production tasks like writing.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Arts

Belas Artes
São Paulo - São Paulo
02.2008 - 11.2012

No Degree - 3D Character Art

Gnomon
Online
05.2001 -

No Degree - 3D Character Art

Vertex
Online
05.2001 -

No Degree - Digital Likeness Creation

Fly On The Wall
Online
05.2001 -

Master of Arts - Character Creation

ICS
São Paulo - São Paulo
02.2009 - 02.2012

Skills

Zbrush

3Ds Max/Maya

UV Mapping

Retopology

Arnold Render

Substance Painter

3D Portrait/Likeness

Translating Concepts into 3D

Hard Surface Modeling

Hability to learn/assimilate new things

Hability to deal with pressure

Additional Information

Goals

  • Improving my craft, and grow as an artist, at the same time that with my contributions, i will also help the company to grow stronger.
  • Expanding my network by meeting new co-workers that will inspire me to work harder and become a better artist.
  • Forging a new path on a new place that will be my home for the coming years.
  • Engaging with new art-styles and new creative ideas.

P.S

I am currently located in Brazil, but relocating would not be a problem, since my passion for what i do has no limits.

Timeline

Freelance 3D Artist

Weird Trip
06.2021 - 03.2022

Freelance 3D Artist

Secret Walls
06.2020 - Current

Freelance 3D Artist

Neca Toys
02.2019 - 11.2020

Associate 3d Character Artist

Zenimax
01.2015 - 02.2022

3D Character Artist Supervisor

Image Factory
01.2011 - 03.2014

Master of Arts - Character Creation

ICS
02.2009 - 02.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Arts

Belas Artes
02.2008 - 11.2012

Assistant Producer

MTV Brasil
09.2007 - 08.2010

No Degree - 3D Character Art

Gnomon
05.2001 -

No Degree - 3D Character Art

Vertex
05.2001 -

No Degree - Digital Likeness Creation

Fly On The Wall
05.2001 -
Bruno Shepard3D Character Artist