Ronald Paniagua Vega

3d Artist Generalist / Motion Designer
San José, Costa Rica

contact@thepolygonbear.com

3D Artist Generalist, Motion Designer, and Advertisement Designer with years of experience.
Skilled in various disciplines, including digital sculpting, 3D modeling, texturing, rendering, animation, and infographics. I combine creativity with technical expertise to transform concepts into engaging visual assets.

With experience working on projects for both national and international companies, my work has been recognized with awards from prestigious organizations like the Society for News Design and the Malofiej Awards. I am committed to delivering high-quality, immersive visuals by balancing technical precision with creative innovation, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of excellence.

- Cinema 4d

- Blender

- ZBrush

- Marvelous Designer

- Rizom UV

- World Creator

- Unreal Engine

- Adobe Substance 3D Painter

- Adobe Photoshop

- Adobe illustrator

- Adobe After Effects

- Adobe Premier Pro

- Davinci Resolve

- Krita

Software proficiency

Self-employed / 2014 – Present

3D Artist Generalist | Motion Graphics | Advertisement Designer.
As a self-employed professional, I have had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including creating multimedia and print infographics for National Geographic and The Washington Post in Washington D.C., as well as collaborating with Costa Rican clients on 3D visualization projects, delivering high-quality architectural visualizations and advertising stand designs.

• Through freelancing, I’ve refined my skills in organization, time management, and meeting deadlines, while continuously learning new techniques to enhance my artistry and workflow.
  

Grupo Nación / 2007 – 2014

Infographist | Advertisement Designer | Motion Graphics & 3D Artist | Web Designer.
I spent two years in the Infographics Department, creating both traditional and digital artwork for digital and printed media. As an Advertisement Designer and 2D/3D Illustrator in the GN Comercial Department, I contributed to innovative and interactive multimedia projects.

• I applied my knowledge of 3D and 2D art to bring artistic and innovative elements, enhancing the interactivity and visual appeal of various multimedia productions.

Clients

Over the years I’ve had the privilege to work on many exciting projects, for clients including:

Skills

Expert in 3D modeling, rendering, animation, and motion graphics. Strong skills in advertising design, architectural visualization, and infographic creation, with a focus on detail, composition, and storytelling.

Experience

Rendering Engine Experience: Octane, V-ray, Redshift, Cicles, EVEE, Arnold, Key shot, Unreal.