Summary
Hey there! I'm Emmanuel, a 3D Character Artist with over 18 years of experience working across video games, feature animation, and visual development.
My journey started in Los Angeles as a freelance artist before making my way into games at Super Villain Studios. I eventually found myself in animation, working at Nickelodeon and later DreamWorks, where I had the opportunity to grow into a Lead Character Modeler. Since then, I've been fortunate to work alongside some incredibly talented artists at Sony Pictures Animation, LAIKA, and most recently Riot Games on 2XKO.
I love creating characters, exploring different art styles, and finding creative solutions to technical challenges. Whether it's sculpting, texturing, look development, or building tools to make an artist's life a little easier, I'm always excited to learn something new. Lately, I've also been diving into generative art and AI-assisted workflows, exploring how these tools can complement traditional CG and open up new creative possibilities.
Outside of work, I enjoy playing games, experimenting with new tools, and occasionally convincing myself that my next personal project will be a quick one. Spoiler alert: it never is!
Thanks for stopping by and checking out my work! I'm always happy to connect, talk art, or explore new opportunities.
Feel free to reach out: marencocg@gmail.com
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- Art Outsourcing III - 3D Character Artist at Riot GamesSanta Monica,, USAugust 2025 - Present
I had the incredible opportunity to work on 2XKO as an Art Outsourcing III – 3D Character Artist.
- Senior VFX Modeler at LaikaJuly 2024 - August 2025
Laika Studios - Wild Wood Feature Film
- Senior 3D Character Artist / Look Dev at Sony Pictures AnimationCulver CityFebruary 2023 - May 2024
Sony Picture Animation - “2023 Unannounced Project”
- Feature Film Modeler at Dreamworks AnimationGlendaleMay 2020 - May 2021
Modeler: “2021 Unannounced Project” - Feature Film
Modeler: “Bad Guys” - Feature Film - Lead Character Modeler at Dreamworks AnimationGlendale, United States of AmericaMay 2014 - May 2020
Jurassic World - Camp Cretaceous – Dreamworks Animation
Fast and Furious – Spy Racer – Dreamworks Animation
Boss Baby – Dreamworks Animation
Voltron Legendary Defenders – Dreamworks Animation
DinoTrux – Dreamworks Animation
The Adventures of Puss in Boots – Dreamworks Animation
All Hail King Julien – Dreamworks Animation
Spirit Riding Free – Dreamworks Animation
Mr Peabody & Sherman – Dreamworks Animatio
Veggietales in the house – Dreamworks Animation - Character Artist at Big Fish GamesUnited States of AmericaAugust 2017 - November 2019
Freelance Character Artist - Model/UV/Texture/Facial Expressions
Dungeon Boss – Big Fish Games
Cascade – Big Fish Games - Character Modeler at Nickelodeon AnimationBurbank, United States of AmericaApril 2010 - May 2014
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Nickelodeon
Monster Vs Aliens – Nickelodeon
Penguins of Madagascar – Nickelodeon
Fanboy and Chum Chum – Nickelodeon - Character Artist at Super Villain StudiosIrvine, United States of AmericaAugust 2007 - April 2010
I worked on the following projects while at Super Villain Studios
Tron Legacy – Disney
Fat Princess: Fist Full of Cake – Sony
Order Up! – Zoo Games