DIEGO MAGGIORE
*D GENERALIST *D ENVIRONMENT ARTIST
*****.**********@*****.*** +33 - 6.51.30.29.75 FRENCH/ENGLISH OPEN TO RELOCATION
Portfolio: artstation.com/diegomaggiore
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/diego-maggiore
EXPERIENCE
CYBER GROUP STUDIOS 3D Generalist Character, Props, Environment Art 2022 – 2024
● Developed 100+ assets and set-dressed environments using USD and Unreal Engine 5 for the McFire Family series project
● Modeled multiple high-quality 3D characters, props, and environments for the 3D animated show Alex Player, made in Unreal Engine 5
● Sculpted and implemented both expression and corrective blendshapes for a multitude of characters and creatures
OPERA FILMS STUDIO 3D Character Artist - Freelance 2022
● Gathered extensive references and refined character designs to align with the client's vision
● Sculpted and modeled 3D characters for documentary shorts, ensuring accurate stylization and animation readiness
SHAKEBIZ 3D Modeler & Video Assistant 2017 – 2019
● Built an extensive virtual 3D library of item replicas from museum items, using photogrammetry and 3D modeling, for an interactive AR experience
● Created low-poly assets in Cinema 4D for stylized advertising campaigns
● Filmed and edited photo and video content while producing motion graphics for creative projects
EDUCATION
Voxel FX 2025
Completed Course Formation Houdini Intégrale
CGVERSE 2023
Completed Mentorship Zbrush Characters for Games MoPA 2019 – 2021
Master’s degree in Directing and 3D Animation (Level 7 Qualification) SKILLS SOFTWARES
● 3D Modeling
● 3D Sculpting / Retopology
● Surfacing / Texture Painting
● Lighting / Rendering
● Rigging / Blendshapes
● VFX / CFX
Autodesk Maya • Blender • Zbrush • Adobe
Photoshop • Substance Painter • Substance
Designer • Marmoset Toolbag • Unreal Engine 5 •
Unity • Houdini • Nuke • Adobe CS • Agisoft
Metashape • Shotgrid • Confluence • Git (SCM)