Manoj S.

3D Artist - Hard Surface

Self employed / Freelance • Freelance

Aug 2018 - Present • 8 yrs 2 mos

3D Hard Surface & Vehicle Artist (Freelance) Self-Employed | 2018 – Present • Specialized in game-ready 3D modeling, hard-surface assets, vehicles, and PBR texturing pipelines. • Produced high-fidelity 3D watch models and CGI assets for Philipp Hana Studios. • Created 12+ production-ready kayak models for Vibe Kayaks for product marketing and visualization. • Delivered commercial 3D assets and production renders for global brands including M&S and Tiffany & Co. • Developed optimized, game-ready assets with custom UCX collisions, packed ORM maps, and full Unreal Engine 5 integration (Lumen/Nanite). Lead 3D Hard Surface Artist Freelance / Studio Projects | 2018 • Led hard-surface asset creation, asset optimization, and quality control for client projects. • Oversaw high-to-low poly workflows, UV unwrapping, and texel density standardization for real-time applications. Junior 3D Artist UK-Based Creative Studio | 2016 – 2018 • Built foundational skills in 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering for commercial pipelines. • Collaborated with senior artists on asset creation, hard-surface detailing, and client feedback iterations.