3D CG Artist
ALESSANDRO MANIERI
Banfa Games
Bologna,BO
About me
- Recent game design graduate specializing in 3D environment design and 3D modeling. I Contribute to collaborative creative teams and supports asset pipelines through consistent production. I Apply continuous skill development to deliver clean, game-ready work. In addition, I like to challenge myself in new projects and I’m open to adapting based on the context.
Education
Master of Arts - 3D Game Art
SHORTCUT CGI ART TRAINING CENTER | Online | 10.2026 - Current
- Realising a high-quality project for portfolio
- Combining 3D Environment Art and 3D Character Art to create a high-quality scene
Bachelor of Arts - Game Design
Quasar Institute For Advance Design | Rome, RM | 09.2022 - 03.2026
- Coursework in game design disciplines including narrative design, 3D modelling, animation, character design, sound design, game design, and photography
No Degree - Sports Science
University of Ferrara | Ferrara, FE | 09.2020 - 06.2022
- Biology, Anatomy, Nutrition Science, and Fundamentals of Movement
High School Diploma
Scientific High School Malpighi | Bologna | 09.2014 - 07.2020
- Coursework in scientific disciplines (Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, and Computer Science) and humanities (Italian, Philosophy, History, and Art History)
Work History
5 Months
06.2026 - Current
5 Months
3D CG Artist
Banfa Games | Bologna, BO
06.2026 - Current
- Collaborating with Banfa Games team to produce an indie mobile game.
- Managing deadlines to deliver functional and aesthetic assets on time and participating in regular critique sessions to maintain high levels of quality control within the team's work output.
- Creating 3D models and textures to raise visual fidelity and immersion.
07.2018 - 07.2018
Work-study internship
Hydrosynergy Soc. Coop. | San Lazzaro di Savena, BO
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Survey river environments and analyse aquatic fauna within sampled ecosystems and collect field observations while mapping habitats and noting species records.
- Collaborate with team members on applied ecology surveys and monitoring tasks.
2 Months
12.2017 - 02.2018
2 Months
Laboratory Activities
Bonfiglioli s.p.a | Bologna
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Internship in the agri-food sector, involving laboratory analysis of plant samples using standard biotechnological instrumentation commonly employed in molecular DNA biology.
09.2017 - 09.2017
Work-study internship
Opificio Golinelli
09.2017 - 09.2017
- Internship involving experimental laboratory work in physics and chemistry.
Participated in education, training, research, and technology transfer activities.
Skills
Basic proficiency with industry-standard software:
Blender - Maya - Unreal Engine - Cinema 4D - Adobe Photoshop - Adobe Illustrator - Unity - Wwise - Ableton -
Microsoft Excel - Adobe Substance 3D Painter and Designer - ZBrush - Adobe After Effects
Adaptability
Team working
Problem solving
Communication
Languages
Italian
Native language
EnglishB2
Upper intermediate
Hobbies and interests
- Interests: reading; gym training; interest in comics and anime; passion for music.