Game Developer and 3D Artist

Juan Manuel Gallardo Zara

Córdoba, Argentina · linkedin.com/in/juan0gz · +351*******·**********************@*****.*** Junior Game Developer – 3D Artist - juan0gz.artstation.com Aspiring Game Developer focused on 3D Art, currently completing a degree in Game Development at Colegio Universitario IES. Experienced in modeling, texturing, and integrating real-time assets through personal projects using Unity and Autodesk Maya. Strong attention to detail, eager to grow in a professional environment, and passionate about creating immersive visual experiences for games.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Alternate (In Development) – Award-Winning Indie Game September 2024–Present

● Awarded by the Polo Audiovisual de Córdoba as part of a regional talent initiative.

● Developed using Unreal Engine 5.4, focusing on high-quality 3D assets and game mechanics.

● Modeled the main character and environment assets using Maya and Blender. Textured with Substance Painter and Substance Designer, creating custom PBR materials and procedural textures.

Integrated assets into Unreal Engine 5.4, working with the dev team to maintain a smooth workflow.

● Developed functionality and gameplay features using Unreal Blueprints. EDUCATION

Colegio Universitario IES – Córdoba, Argentina

Degree in Game Development

2021 – Present (Thesis pending)

● Training in 3D Art, Programming, Game Engines, and Technical Development

● Tools: Unreal Engine 5.4, Unity, Maya, Blender, Substance Designer, Substance Painter, Visual Studio

Córdoba, Argentina

TECHNICAL SKILLS

● 3D Modeling & Sculpting.

● Texturing: Substance Designer, Substance Painter, Photoshop.

● Programming: C# (Visual Studio), Blueprints.

● Optimization: LODs, UV mapping, baking.

LANGUAGES

● Spanish: Native

● English: Fluent

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