Marcelo M. Prado - 3D Game Artist

Marcelo M. Prado

3D Game Artist

Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil

Summary

With nearly 20 years of experience in 3D modeling, I began my career in architectural visualization before transitioning into game development, where I’ve spent the last 15 years working across a wide range of platforms and technologies.

I’ve contributed to several VR projects, including game development for Samsung devices and direct involvement in early titles for the Oculus Rift and Gear VR. Over the years, I’ve worked as a freelance 3D artist for multiple studios, contributing to various game projects worldwide.

One of my key roles was in the development of the Mutable Character Editor System, a powerful runtime character customization framework that is now part of Unreal Engine and was used in high-profile games such as PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds).

I also worked on the development of the Ready Player Me cross-game avatar system, a widely adopted solution for digital identity and character customization used by thousands of developers across the globe.

Much of my career has been focused on building and refining technologies that enable the creation of customizable digital characters — tools now used by hundreds of companies and seen by millions of players around the world.

Skills

Software proficiency

3ds Max

Maya

Photoshop

Substance 3D Painter

Substance 3D Designer

Marmoset Toolbag

Unreal Engine

ZBrush

Unity

Marvelous Designer

3DCoat

xNormal

Shader Forge

Reel

Productions

- Video Game
  Mutable for Unreal Engine 5
- Year
  2024
- Role
  Character Artist and Consultant
- Company
  Epic Games
- Video Game
  Ready Player Me
- Year
  2020
- Role
  Lead Character Artist
- Company
  Ready Player Me / Wolf3D
- Video Game
  Decimated
- Year
  2024
- Role
  Lead Character Artist
- Company
  Fracture Labs
- Video Game
  Mutable - CHARACTER CUSTOMIZATION FOR UNREAL ENGINE TECH DEMO
- Year
  2020
- Role
  Freelancer Character Artist
- Company
  Anticto Estudi Binari SL
- Video Game
  Course: Creating a Sci-Fi Character for Games
- Year
  2019
- Role
  Instructor & Mentorship
- Company
  Yiihuu.com
- Video Game
  OCEANIC
- Year
  2020
- Role
  Freelancer Character Artist
- Company
  Ward B
- Video Game
  Mutant Football League - PC / Xbox One / Playstation 4
- Year
  2018
- Role
  Freelancer Character Artist
- Company
  Dinosaur Games / Digital Dreams Entertainment LLC
- Video Game
  Conflict0: Shattered - Gear VR Game
- Year
  2018
- Role
  Senior Character Artist
- Company
  Black River Studios / Samsung
- Video Game
  Virtual Helsinki Project
- Year
  2018
- Role
  Freelancer 3D Artist
- Company
  Zoan
- Mobile Game
  Beats'n Bullets - Gear VR Game
- Year
  2017
- Role
  Lead 3D Game Artist
- Company
  Samsung SIDIA - Solutions Team
- Mobile Game
  Angest - Gear VR Game
- Year
  2017
- Role
  Senior 3D Artist
- Company
  Black River Studios / Samsung
- Mobile Game
  Rock & Rails - Gear VR Game
- Year
  2017
- Role
  Lead Artist
- Company
  Black River Studios / Samsung
- Mobile Game
  Triads
- Year
  2016
- Role
  Prototype Phase
- Company
  Black River Studios / Samsung
- Board & Card Games
  Kingdoms of Drunagor - The Board Game
- Year
  2016
- Role
  Freelancer 3D Artist
- Company
  Histeria Games
- Mobile Game
  Jake & Tess - Finding Monsters Adventure VR
- Year
  2015
- Role
  Senior 3D Artist
- Company
  Black River Studios / Samsung
- Mobile Game
  Jake & Tess - Finding Monsters Adventure
- Year
  2015
- Role
  Senior 3D Artist
- Company
  Black River Studios / Samsung
- Mobile Game
  Rococo Gear VR Tech Demo
- Year
  2014
- Role
  Senior 3D Artist
- Company
  Black River Studios / Samsung
- Mobile Game
  Galaxy 11
- Year
  2014
- Role
  Senior 3D Artist
- Company
  Black River Studios / Samsung
- Video Game
  Assault Fire
- Year
  2013
- Role
  Freelancer 3D Artist
- Company
  Levelup! Games
- Mobile Game
  Halloween vs Christmas
- Year
  2012
- Role
  Freelancer 3D Artist
- Company
  Appegasus Games
- Mobile Game
  Chico Bento's Gang
- Year
  2012
- Role
  3D Artist
- Company
  Insolita / Levelup! Games
- Mobile Game
  Cirtus 7 Sour Pinball
- Year
  2011
- Role
  3D Artist
- Company
  Citrus 7
- Mobile Game
  Seara Futebol de Botão
- Year
  2011
- Role
  3D Artist
- Company
  Citrus 7
- Mobile Game
  Shadow of Dusk
- Year
  2011
- Role
  3D Artist
- Company
  Dynamic Light Studios
- Video Game
  Legend Alive
- Year
  2009
- Role
  3D Artist
- Company
  Dynamic Light Studios