Based in Pogliano Milanese, Milan, Italy
me@gennarodima.com
(+39) 3335074520
Based in Pogliano Milanese, Milan, Italy
me@gennarodima.com
(+39) 3335074520
Spoken
Languages
Italian, English, Spanish
Education
SkyUp Academy Masterclass Computer Graphics and Animation, Game design, VFX Sep 2023/Feb 2024
Bachelor Degree at Politecnico di Milano
Product and Industrial Design
2019 - 2023
High school diploma at ITIS Cannizzaro Rho
Graphic and comunication
2014 - 2020
Hard Skills
Creative 3D & VFX: Maya, Substance Painter, Mari, Zbrush, Unreal Engine 5, Marvelous Designer, Clo3D, Blender.
Video & Motion: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Video Editing.
Rendering & Graphics: V-Ray, Keyshot, Adobe Creative Suite. Technical CAD: Solidworks, AutoCAD, Alias 3D, 3D Printing
Soft Skills
Technical Communication & Mentoring: Ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts.
Visual Thinking: Strong aesthetic sensitivity derived from photography and hands on arts.
Creative Problem-Solving: Translating conceptual ideas into concrete visual solutions
Work Experience
Freelance Visual Designer & 3D Artist
September 2020 – Present
Video Production & Motion Graphics: Full-cycle video content production, including creative editing, advanced montage, and motion graphics using After Effects. Creating promotional videos and product animations for marketing campaigns, social commerce, and merchandise.
Materia Studios Collaboration (3D Artist): Developing optimized 3D assets, realistic texturing, and animations for digital content.
Moonshit CGI Collaboration (3D Texture Artist): Creating photorealistic textures for organic assets (animals) intended for high-end VFX and film productions.
Interior & Product Rendering: Setting up lighting, materials, and environments for high-impact photorealistic static and animated scene visualizations. Clothes simulation. Mock up creation.
Graphic Design & Branding: Developing visual identities, logos, typography, and editorial design (magazines, posters). Designing apparel graphics optimized for production.
Technical Mentoring & Private Tutoring
2023 – Present
Providing private tutoring sessions for students and professionals on 3D modeling software (Blender, Clo3d) and Adobe Creative Suite. Simplifying complex technical concepts in texturing, lighting, and rendering workflows for diverse skill levels. Assisting in portfolio development and learning process optimization
Technical & Design Background
2020 – 2023
Technical support and CAD modeling for TreCi S.R.L. and Vatta Engineering Office, focusing on prototyping and 3D printing.
Volunteering
Blood donor for Avis - Associazione Volontariati Italiani del Sangue
May 2021 - present
Volunteer for Caritas Ambrosiana
Apr 2022 - present
Giving food to homeless or in-need persons, taking care of the cooking, service and cleaning.