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Sam Bolotnikov
Sam Bolotnikov
Senior sculptor, 3D artist
Mladenovac , Serbia

Summary

3d artist specializing on character, creature and prop creation. Mostly I'm working in stylized direction, also can create realistic high-definition sculpts. My portfolio mostly shows hi-poly skills, but i can create models for game engines, with fine textures and clear topology. Stable, attentional worker and creative person. Working only on remote

Skills

3D Modeling3D Printing3D VisualizationDigital SculptingLow-poly ModelingTexturingUV MappingRetopologyHigh-poly ModelingTexture BakingminiaturesPost-production

Software proficiency

3ds Max
3ds Max
After Effects
After Effects
Blender
Blender
Houdini
Houdini
Maya
Maya
Nuke
Nuke
Photoshop
Photoshop
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Painter
Marmoset Toolbag
Marmoset Toolbag
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
ZBrush
ZBrush
Marvelous Designer
Marvelous Designer
3DCoat
3DCoat
Slack
Slack
RizomUV
RizomUV

Experience

  • 3d print artist at EmptyDiceMiniatures
    RS
    June 2025 - Present

    I'm working on creating printable models for my store. D&D miniatures, statues, masks, and toys. Models are created with ready-made cutting, supports and preparation of objects for printing.

  • 3d product artist at Mira Safety
    Austin
    October 2024 - January 2025

    Creation of animated renderings of product presentations. Modeling of protective equipment and their components, texturing and animation. Setting up lighting, rendering and post-processing of video.

  • Miniature 3d sculptor at Wizards’ Council
    Hong Kong, CN
    August 2024 - October 2025

    Creating a set of miniatures for a board game based on the myths of the peoples of the world. Character modeling in STL format for a injection molding.

  • 3D character artist at Revolve Games
    Singapore, SG
    April 2024 - July 2024

    Creating stylized characters for a blockchain game. Full creation cycle - modeling, retopology and UV, texturing, shader creation. Working with neural network art and creating models based on them.

  • 3d artist at DragonFly studio
    Varna, BG
    March 2022 - April 2024

    Creating characters and other assets for the Fortnite game. All stages from blocking to beauty shots

  • Digital Sculptor at Arcane Miniatures
    Seoul
    October 2021 - May 2022

    Creating a set of miniatures for a tabletop role-playing game about air pirates. Creatures modeling in STL format for 3d printing and pewter casting.

  • Miniature sculptor at Darrin Anderson Enterprises, LLC
    Oshkosh, Wisconsin
    April 2020 - September 2021

    Creating a set of miniatures for a fantasy board game. Character modeling in STL format for injection molding. Preparing miniatures for printing.

  • Miniature sculptor at Dungeon in a box
    Los Angeles
    July 2020 - June 2021

    Creating a set of miniatures for a fantasy board game. Character modeling in STL format for injection molding. Preparing miniatures for printing.

  • 3d Artist at HeroForge Custom Miniatures
    Santa Monica
    October 2019 - May 2020

    Creating assets for the "Hero Forge" character editor - weapons, armor, character parts and other props. Sculpting and retopology stages

  • 3d Artist at Freelance
    Magnitogorsk, Russia
    April 2017 - Present

    Modeling assets for game engines – environment, props, creatures

    Creating of interior and exterior design