Resume

Victor Silva

3D Character & Hard-Surface Artist

Miami, United States

Summary

Currently pursuing a B.S. in Animation & Game Art at Florida International University, with a strong focus on 3D modeling, digital sculpting, and animation. Experienced in using software such as Autodesk Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter to create high-quality assets and designs.

As a Set Modeler in the Pixar Co-Op Program, I contribute to modeling detailed 3D assets for film production while collaborating with leads and art directors to ensure alignment with studio standards. I also serve as a Project Lead for FIU's Senior Capstone game, managing a team of artists and designers while leading the development of a narrative-driven project with themes of mythology and moral choice.

Skills

Software proficiency

Maya

ZBrush

Substance 3D Painter

Photoshop

Premiere

Blender

CLIP STUDIO PAINT

Unreal Engine

Illustrator

After Effects

Productions

- Video Game
  Nico and the Weighing of the Heart
- Year
  2026
- Role
  Project Lead, 3D Artist
- Company
  Starlight Game Studios - FIU
- Movie
  Nexus Laboratories (Short Animated Film)
- Year
  2024
- Role
  Co-Director, Producer, Writer, Animator, Sound Designer, VFX, Editor
- Company
  Victor Silva

Experience

Set Modeler at Pixar Co-Op Program - "The Other Side" Short Film
June 2025 - Present
• Modeled 5+ high-quality 3D assets based on concept references, ensuring that assets are film-ready for layout, animation, and rendering pipelines.

• Maintained clean topology and accurate model scaling to meet technical and artistic standards.

• Collaborated closely with leads and art directors, integrating feedback from regular reviews to align with the creative vision and studio standards.
Project Lead | 3D Artist at Starlight Game Studios
North Miami, US
January 2025 - Present
•Led a team of 17 artists/designers on FIU’s 2026 Senior Capstone game, managing production schedules and weekly meetings.

•Created and pitched the original story concept and narrative structure, exploring mythology, redemption, and moral choice themes.

•Modeled and textured 10+ game-ready assets, including stylized characters and props.

•Sculpted high-poly meshes and optimized low-poly models, improving performance in Unreal Engine 5 by 20%.

•Managed 3D art pipelines, character modeling, prop modeling, and animation using Autodesk Maya, ZBrush, and Unreal Engine.
Multimedia Production Assistant at FIU (Florida International University) Multimedia and Events
Miami, US
June 2024 - Present
•Installed and operated lighting, audio, and video equipment for 10+ university events per semester, supporting live and recorded productions.

•Recorded, edited, and prepared 10+ lectures and event recordings per semester for publication and internal use.

•Produced 5+ custom 3D animations and motion graphics for events using Maya and After Effects.

•Managed live event media playback, including slides, videos, and animations, ensuring proper display on screens during presentations and events.

•Performed daily technical troubleshooting and coordinated with event teams to ensure smooth production.

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