Daviela Portillo

Delivering custom 3D character models, assets, and advanced PBR texturing for independent clients and digital projects. Managing end-to-end 3D pipelines, ensuring clean topology, optimized UV mapping, and high-fidelity Look Development tailored to client specifications.

Led the 3D modeling team to ensure on-time delivery of characters, creatures, and props while enforcing topology standards and production deadlines. Sculpted and modeled fantasy creatures and main characters, applying hard-surface modeling, cloth simulation, and hair systems.

Developed the main 3D characters for the renowned children's entertainment brand, translating 2D turnarounds into appealing, production-ready 3D models. Engineered clean, deformation-friendly retopology and optimized UV maps specifically structured for rigging and 3D animated short film production.

Designed and conceptualized original 3D characters, maintaining strong visual narrative and stylistic consistency across production deliverables. Executed full-cycle 3D asset production, from base mesh creation and sculpting to UV layout, advanced PBR texturing, and Look Development.

Pursued a B.A. in Digital Art with a focus on animated short film production, 3D production pipeline, and concept art.