Yigit Acet
Phoenix
Summary
Multidisciplinary 3D & Product Designer with a B.Sc. in Industrial Design, specializing in the convergence of immersive 3D visualization and strategic user experience. Expert in leading the end-to-end design lifecycle from conceptualization and wireframing to high-fidelity 3D asset creation and implementation in Unity. Proven track record in delivering user-centric solutions for sports technology, VR simulations, and automotive interfaces. Combines technical mastery in real-time rendering with a product mindset to drive engagement and usability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
3D Designer - Contract
Simovate Technologies
11.2025 - Current
- Execute high-fidelity 3D modeling and asset creation for Virtual Reality (VR) applications, ensuring strict adherence to performance budgets.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate 3D assets into the product pipeline, resolving technical constraints early in the process.
- Produce detailed architectural renderings and animations that serve as key visual guides for project stakeholders.
- Conduct design reviews to ensure visual consistency and fidelity across all VR modules.
3D Designer - Contract
Metaverse Software
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Designed immersive 3D environments and intuitive interfaces for a psychological support application on VR and mobile platforms.
- Developed modular product features, such as customizable seating units with fabric/color variations, directly increasing user personalization options.
- Optimized 3D assets through LOD (Level of Detail) creation and texture baking, ensuring 90 FPS performance on mobile VR headsets.
3D & Product Designer
Rapsodo Sports Inc.
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Led the product design and visualization for a PC-based HDRP golf simulation, overseeing the transition from user needs to final 3D implementation.
- Designed and prototyped gamified experiences (Mini-golf) and driving range modes, translating complex sports data into intuitive, engaging user interfaces.
- Collaborated with Product Managers to define user flows and visual requirements, ensuring the final product met both aesthetic and functional goals.
- Optimized large-scale 3D environments in Unity, achieving a balance between photorealistic visuals and real-time responsiveness.
3D Designer - Contract
VRotto Software
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Designed realistic 3D environments, characters, and props for medical and psychological VR simulations (TÜBİTAK-funded research projects).
- Developed interactive UI systems and high-quality 3D assets for VR training applications for enterprise clients like Durmazlar Holding and Bosch.
- Managed the full visualization pipeline for architectural walkthroughs, from asset creation to scene assembly and navigation design.
- Ensured seamless cross-platform functionality, maintaining consistent visual quality across various VR headsets.
3D Designer
Reo-Tek
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Designed user interfaces and interactive experiences for touch-based museum software, focusing on accessibility and visitor engagement.
- Conducted A/B testing and analyzed user feedback to iterate on designs, significantly improving usability and session times.
- Modeled and textured over 300 PBR-ready props for a VR training application (TEDAŞ), creating a comprehensive asset library for future use.
- Acted as a bridge between design and development teams, ensuring that creative concepts were technically feasible within the software engine.
Product Intern
Stellantis Automotive
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Designed Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) for smart applications and digital displays in electric micromobility vehicles.
- Focused on HMI (Human-Machine Interface) design for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), prioritizing safety and clarity.
- Developed wireframes and interactive prototypes for in-vehicle touchscreens, presenting concepts to senior design leadership.
Education
B.Sc. - Industrial Design
Middle East Technical University (METU)
01.2021
Skills
- Unity 3D
- Blender
- Substance Painter
- High-Fidelity Modeling
- PBR Texturing
- Real-time Performance Optimization
- Lighting (HDRP/URP)
- VR/AR Development
- LOD Optimization
- UV Mapping
- Spatial Interaction
- Figma
- Prototyping
- End-to-End Product Design
- HMI (Human-Machine Interface)
- Design Systems
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Agile/Scrum
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- CAD Tools
- User Flows
- Wireframing
References
- Sam Whitcomb, Senior Design Engineering Manager, Rapsodo Sports Inc.
- Prof. Dr. Tugba Tokel, Head of Dept. Computer Education, METU, Owner, Metaverse Software
- Dr. Ulas Gulec, Assistant Professor, TED University, CEO, Simovate Technologies
Timeline
3D Designer - Contract
Simovate Technologies
11.2025 - Current
3D Designer - Contract
Metaverse Software
05.2025 - 10.2025
3D & Product Designer
Rapsodo Sports Inc.
03.2024 - 04.2025
3D Designer - Contract
VRotto Software
10.2023 - 03.2024
Product Intern
Stellantis Automotive
03.2022 - 07.2022
3D Designer
Reo-Tek
06.2021 - 09.2023
B.Sc. - Industrial Design
Middle East Technical University (METU)