Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

AAA Gaming Experience meets commercial 3D projects.

15 years in the industry, 5 of which at Epic Games (Quixel). I do everything related to 3D: visualizations, tools, pipelines, and code.

What I offer:

3D visualizations and rendering, tool development for 3D workflows (Blender Plugins, Unreal Tools), pipeline automation, technical art, creative coding.

Tech Stack:

Unreal Engine 5, Blender, Python, C++, Photogrammetry, ZBrush, Maya. Developer of CardCutter, a commercial Blender addon.

Type of Projects:

Product visualizations, custom tools and plugins, pipeline optimization, interactive 3D applications, technical R&D.

Whether you need photorealistic renderings, a custom tool for your workflow, or technical problem-solving, I can help.

Languages

German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Philipp Russo
Freelance 3D Artist
VIDEO GAMES AND ANIMATION
July 2016 - Today (10 years)
Hagen, NW, Germany
My services:
• High-end product images: Perfect studio lighting without moving the machine.
◦ • Product videos & animations: Explain complex processes and the inner workings of your systems.
◦ • Virtual photo studios: Change materials, colors, or perspectives in seconds.
◦ • CAD data preparation: Optimization of your design data for marketing & VR.
Zbrush Photogrammetry Blender unreal engine
Vertpaint Studios
Technical 3D Artist & R&D Specialist (Unreal Engine)
June 2025 - Today (1 year and 1 month)
Hagen, NW, Germany
Focus:
• Creation of photorealistic surface textures through 3D scans.
• Optimization of workflows in Unreal Engine 5.
◦ • Quality assurance for high-resolution 3D assets.
Zbrush Metashape Unreal Engine 5
Gunzilla Games
Principal Biome Artist
August 2024 - February 2025 (6 months)
Hagen, NW, Germany
• Leadership in asset creation for real-time applications.
◦ • Performance optimization of 3D data for smooth rendering.
◦ • Coordination between the Art Department and technical development.
Speedtree Unreal Engine 5 Miro