NICHOLAS NGUYEN-KAUTZ
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Passionate and highly skilled 3D Animator with over 7 years of experience using Blender and 4 years with Autodesk Maya. Adept in 3D modeling, rigging, texturing, and layout design. Eager to bring creative ideas to life and contribute to a dynamic animation or game development team. Seeking a position where I can apply my skills, grow, and make an impact in the industry.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
3D Product Visualizer (Full-Time)
Grüns
04.2025 - Current
- Model and texture company products for 3D visualization.
- Use videos as scenes for the 3D-modeled product, or manually create a scene in 3D software.
- Animate the product tailored to the client's request, and communicate regularly to render it in high quality.
- Add post-process VFX and sound effects.
3D Product Visualizer (Freelance)
Goodwipes
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Model and texture company products for 3D visualization.
- Manually create 3D environments.
- Animate the product tailored to the client's request, and communicate regularly to render it in high quality.
- Add post-process VFX and sound effects.
3D Generalist (Intern)
Universal Phoenix Group
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Create game-ready assets using 3D software, Blender.
- Created 3D animations for various projects using industry-standard software.
- Collaborated with teams to develop visual concepts and design solutions.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative design ideas.
- Developed textures, materials and lighting setups to meet the needs of a variety of projects.
Education
BBA - General Education
Temple University
Tokyo, Japan05-2027
High School Diploma -
Magic City Campus High School
Minot, ND06.2016
Some College (No Degree) - 3D Animation
The Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GASkills
- 3D animation tools: Blender and Autodesk Maya
- Animation techniques: Character animation and object interaction
- Motion graphics expertise
- 3D modeling: High and low-poly modeling
- Rigging: Clean, functional rigs
- Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop and After Effects
- Detail-oriented problem solving
- Quick learner and team player
- Texturing: UV unwrapping and procedural textures
- Material setup skills
- Layout design: Camera setup, scene composition, and environmental storytelling
References
- Joshua Tulier, joshuaomartulier@gmail.com
- Donald Forche, dj4che@gmail.com
- Nicholas Layton, nicholasanthonylayton@gmail.com
Timeline
3D Product Visualizer (Freelance)
Goodwipes
08.2025 - 10.2025
3D Generalist (Intern)
Universal Phoenix Group
07.2025 - 10.2025
3D Product Visualizer (Full-Time)
Grüns
04.2025 - Current
BBA - General Education
Temple University
High School Diploma -
Magic City Campus High School
Some College (No Degree) - 3D Animation
The Savannah College of Art And Design