Chijioke Okereke
@chijiokeokereke
Senior 3D artist creating characters, environments, and polished game/film assets.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior 3D artist with over nine years creating characters, props, and environments for film, games, and animation, taking assets from concept through look development to final render.
I lead cross-functional teams and freelance projects, producing high-quality 3D models, textures, animations, storyboards, and animatics while implementing iterative client feedback.
I founded Catlyst Studios, operate an online 3D marketplace, and run a mentorship program for 3D asset production, while maintaining Top Rated Plus status as an Upwork freelancer.
Technically proficient in industry tools including Autodesk Maya, ZBrush, Blender, Substance Painter/Designer, Arnold, and the Adobe suite, I build efficient workflows and optimize assets to meet tight deadlines without sacrificing visual quality.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Digital Artist
Catalyst Studios
Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 2 months)
Founded and led Catalyst Studios and an online 3D marketplace, producing characters, props, and environments for film, games, and animation while mentoring artists and delivering client projects to high-quality standards.
Freelance 3D Modeler
Freelance (Toronto)
May 2015 - Mar 2018 (2 years 10 months)
Delivered character animations, motion graphics, and visual effects for diverse clients, managing timelines and client expectations to produce high-quality animation and interactive assets.
Flash Content Developer
Maliyo Games
May 2012 - Mar 2014 (1 year 10 months)
Designed and developed interactive Flash games and animations, created engaging UI assets, and optimized content for web integration and improved loading performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Diploma, Digital Animation
2015 - 2016
Completed a Diploma in Digital Animation at the British Columbia Institute of Technology from November 2015 to November 2016.
Covenant University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
2005 - 2010
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Covenant University from June 2005 to June 2010.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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