Character Art · Portfolio
Gypsy
Personal project focused on semi-realistic game character creation
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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.
01 / Work
Selected Work
personal project
Skullie
Stylized texturing for character study
Anatomy study
Male Torso
Anatomy study of the male torso in Zbrush
mobile • work
Sunlight Quest
Stylized / mobile-oriented work
personal project
Gudetama
Zbrush Study
college project
Basil
Low-poly character and animations for a college game
02 / Projects
Professional Projects
Kokku Games
Rainbow Six Siege X
3D Art QA
08/2024 — 05/2026
Kokku Games
Meta Horizon’s Tower Escape
3D Art QA
08/2024 — 05/2026
Metaverso Automotivo
Hyundai Mobis Showroom Digital
Generalist 3D Artist
05/2024 — 10/2025
Aura Studio
Braveus
Texture Artist
06/2023 — 08/2024
Aura Studio
Sunlight Quest
3D Artist · Texture Artist
06/2023 — 08/202403 / Experience
Experience
3D Art QA Analyst
08/2024 — 05/2026Kokku Games • Full-time • Remote
- Reviewed character and prop assets for AA/AAA projects, validating topology, UVs, texel density, baking quality, and optimization standards for real-time production.
- Supported asset quality control processes, identifying technical inconsistencies and ensuring compliance with project requirements and pipeline standards.
- Contributed to the creation of quality gates, documentation, and validation workflows to improve consistency across the art pipeline.
- Collaborated with artists and production teams to maintain technical quality and asset readiness throughout development.
Key Results
- Developed a validation automation software to check file naming conventions, resolutions, extensions, and image channels. Implemented during the 'Tower Escape' project, it reduced file-checking time by 85%.
- Developed a Blender add-on that toggles normal map formats between DirectX and OpenGL with a single click. This eliminated the need for manual shader node group setups during asset validation inside Blender.
3D Artist
01/2023 — 04/2026Freelancer • Remote
- Working on real-time 3D assets for game and visualization projects, including stylized character skins, environment props, and automotive visualization in HDRP workflows.
- Responsible for modeling, texturing, asset optimization, material setup, and maintaining visual consistency for real-time applications.
- Collaborating with indie teams and clients on production-ready assets focused on performance, presentation quality, and pipeline compatibility.
Generalist 3D Artist
05/2024 — 10/2025Metaverso Automotivo • 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 — 08/2024Aura 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 — 08/2024D2Digital • Full-time • Feira de Santana, BA, Brazil
- Generalist Designer with experience in branding, visual communication, and digital content creation across multiple media formats.
- Worked on video and image editing, logo design, social media marketing materials, landing pages, ebooks, and motion graphics projects.
- Responsible for creating visual assets focused on presentation quality, communication clarity, and audience engagement.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
Freelance Visual Designer
2019 — 2024Freelancer • Remote
- Visual design and branding, contributing to strong fundamentals in composition, color theory, and visual communication.
Store Assistant
01/2016 — 01/2019Maricel Variedades • Part-time • Feira de Santana, BA, Brazil
- Customer service in a variety store.
04 / Recommendations
Recommendations & Reviews
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.
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.
Upwork client
Upwork ·
3D Clothing Artist (Blender)
“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.”
Upwork client
Upwork ·
Computer Game - 3D stylized assets/props creation
Client rating
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
MarmosetMetaHumanPhotoshopIllustratorDaVinci ResolveAfter EffectsFigma
06 / About
About
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.