3D ARTIST | CHARACTER & PROPS

Clay Moreira

3D Artist with professional experience in real-time production and Art QA, currently focusing on Character Art, anatomy, realistic / semi-realistic sculpting and production-ready assets.

Gypsy character artwork by Clay Moreira
01 / Work

Selected Work

Gypsy character close-up render by Clay Moreira
Character Art · Portfolio

Gypsy

Full character project presented with a cleaner, image-first hierarchy. The detailed project breakdown remains on ArtStation.

Character Art Real-time Asset Semi-Realism
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02 / Projects

Professional Projects

Metaverso Automotivo

Hyundai Mobis - Auto Showroom Digital

Generalist 3D Artist

05/2024 — 10/2025
AutomotiveReal-timeUnity HDRP
Aura Studio

Braveus

Texture Artist

06/2023 — 08/2024
Battle RoyalePC (Steam)PC (Epic)
Aura Studio

Sunlight Quest

3D Artist · Texture Artist

06/2023 — 08/2024
HypercasualPuzzleAndroid
03 / Experience

Experience

3D Art QA Analyst

08/2024 — 05/2026
Kokku Games · Full-time · Remote

3D Artist

01/2023 — 04/2026
Freelancer · Remote

Generalist 3D Artist

05/2024 — 10/2025
Metaverso Automotivo — AutoShowroom Digital 360° · Freelance · Remote
  • Responsible for modeling and texturing 3D vehicle assets for virtual automotive showroom experiences, focusing on visual quality, optimization, and realistic material presentation.
  • Art QA support for asset validation and pipeline consistency.

Texture Artist

06/2023 — 08/2024
Aura Studio · Freelance · Remote
  • Responsible for UV mapping, stylized texturing, and baking optimization for 3D character assets, ensuring clean real-time results and consistency across the production pipeline.

Visual Designer

02/2019 — 08/2024
D2Digital · Full-time · Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil

Freelance Visual Designer

2019 — 2024
Freelancer · Remote
  • Visual design and branding, contributing to strong fundamentals in composition, color theory, and visual communication.

Store Assistant

01/2016 — 01/2019
Maricel Variedades · Part-time · Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil · On-site
  • Customer service in a variety store.
04 / Recommendations

Recommendations & Reviews

Felipe Moritz

Quality Assurance · Operations · Sales

Kokku Games · LinkedIn

I had the privilege of leading Clay during our time at Kokku Games, and watching his professional growth was one of the most rewarding leadership experiences I've had.

From day one, Clayton consistently demonstrated something that I value deeply: he was never afraid to step outside of his comfort zone. Whether facing new challenges, unfamiliar technologies, or greater responsibilities, he always embraced learning with enthusiasm and transformed every opportunity into tangible professional growth.

Beyond his technical development, one of Clayton's greatest strengths is his communication. He knows how to convey ideas with clarity, present results in a structured and effective way, and build confidence with stakeholders through transparent and objective communication.

What truly sets him apart, however, is his personality. His positive attitude, professionalism, curiosity, and willingness to help others amplify his technical and professional skills, making him a valuable teammate and someone people naturally enjoy working with.

Throughout my leadership journey, Clayton has been one of the professionals with the highest potential and one of the most remarkable evolutions I've had the pleasure of mentoring. I have no doubt that he will continue making a significant impact wherever he goes.

I highly recommend Clayton to any team looking for a professional who combines continuous learning, excellent communication, strong ownership, and a genuine collaborative mindset. Every day, I miss working with him.

August 4, 2026 · Direct manager

Lucas Zamorano

QA Lead · Team Mentorship & Leadership

Kokku Games · LinkedIn

Clayton is an exceptionally proactive professional who constantly looks for ways to add value; whenever he had a spare moment, he was already asking how he could help the team. He possesses a strong willingness to learn and picks up new skills very fast.

Clayton truly stood out when he developed an automation tool to check image files for our projects, which drastically reduced our time in that process. I wish him nothing but the absolute best in his career. Any team would be incredibly fortunate to have Clayton on board.

June 30, 2026 · Direct manager

Upwork client

Upwork · ★ 5.0 / 5

[TEST] 3D Clothing Artist Needed (Blender) Ongoing Work 2026

“Clayton Moreira is a capable 3D modeller who delivers clean work and is responsive throughout the process. Communication is smooth, and revisions are handled without friction.”

CollaborativeCommitted to QualitySolution OrientedClear CommunicatorAccountable for Outcomes
January 22–26, 2026

Upwork client

Upwork · ★ 4.7 / 5

Computer Game - 3D stylized assets/props creation

Client rating

June 14 – August 26, 2024
05 / Skills

Skills & Tools

Core Skills

Character & Prop Art

Digital sculpting, anatomy, clothing simulation and modeling for characters and props.

Game-ready Asset Production

Topology, UV mapping, baking, realistic and stylized texturing, materials and asset optimization.

Art QA & Engine Readiness

AA/AAA asset validation, texel density and texture checks, Unreal Engine integration requirements and Unity HDRP workflows.

Pipeline Documentation & Automation

QA guidelines, quality gates and validation workflows. Automated file checks and Blender tools for normal map compatibility.

Tools
ZBrush Blender Maya Substance Painter Unreal Engine Marvelous Designer Fibershop Adobe Creative Suite MarmosetMetaHuman
06 / About

About

Clay Moreira

3D Artist with a production-focused background.

I'm Clay Moreira, a 3D Artist based in Brazil with professional experience in real-time asset production and Art QA, with a strong technical foundation in topology, UVs, baking, texturing, optimization and engine readiness.

My current focus is Character Art, anatomy, sculpting and realistic / semi-realistic characters, while earlier work reflects experience across stylized assets and props.

EducationBachelor of Technology · Digital Games
SchoolFaculdade Meliès
LanguagesPortuguese · English (Advanced)
LocationFeira de Santana · Brazil
Contact

Available for opportunities.

Open to full-time, contract and freelance opportunities in Character Art and 3D production.