Santiago Delgado
@santiagodelgado1
Creative 3D Designer and CAD specialist delivering photoreal digital garments.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Creative 3D Designer and CAD specialist with over 10 years of experience creating digital garments, characters, prototypes, and merchandise for global brands including Disney, Apple, Coca-Cola, Converse, and Target. I specialize in CLO3D, Marvelous Designer, Blender, Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter, and I apply PBR texturing, fabric simulation, mocap-aware workflows, and precise CAD construction to produce accurate virtual prototypes that improve sample quality and presentation.
I have led end-to-end 3D asset production for major clients, collaborated closely with pattern makers to refine physical production, and delivered technical packs and seasonal collections for apparel brands. I bring a blend of creative vision and technical rigor, aiming to streamline development cycles and elevate visual realism for product, character, and prop work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
3D Designer
Sunscopeusa
Mar 2020 - Present (5 years 11 months)
Lead conceptualization and production of 3D assets for global brands (Disney, Apple, Target, Coca-Cola), applying PBR texturing and fabric simulation to enhance realism and collaborating with pattern makers to improve samples and presentations.
Denim/CAD Designer
Sunrise Brands
Mar 2019 - Mar 2020 (1 year)
Designed seasonal denim collections and delivered CADs and 3D assets for production, producing technical garment packs with accurate specifications to support manufacturing.
Activewear/CAD Designer
TLF Apparel
Dec 2016 - Mar 2019 (2 years 3 months)
Oversaw activewear collection development, producing CADs and prototypes to drive product iterations and ensure production readiness.
CAD Designer
APS Fashion
Jan 2014 - Aug 2016 (2 years 7 months)
Designed activewear for international clients, managing CADs and prototypes to meet client requirements and production specifications.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
WUWesleyan University
Visual Design
Completed coursework or certification in Visual Design.
La Salle College
Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Design
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design with cross-country studies in Colombia and Canada.
CACalArts (California Institute of the Arts)
Design Systems
Completed coursework or certification in Design Systems.
ILIstituto Marangoni, London
Master of Arts, Fashion Design
Completed a Master of Arts in Fashion Design focusing on advanced fashion design principles and industry-ready portfolio development.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Website
santiago-delgado.comPortfolio
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