Saayuj Shanmughan

Hey, I am a detail-driven 3D Artist with significant expertise in 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering. My experience encompasses developing both realistic and stylized 3D environments, props, and characters within strict technical constraints. I specialize in asset optimization, UV mapping, and shading, ensuring high visual fidelity and top-notch performance across interactive platforms and commercial projects.

3D Technical Artist at BeyOnd Experience Studio (BYX Studio) (2025-01 – 2026-01)

• Architected and executed 3D environmental layouts, props, and stylized/realistic asset modeling for high-profile commercial branding campaigns.
• Interfaced directly with corporate clients and project stakeholders to translate brand guidelines into engaging visual narratives and high-quality cinematic renders.
• Produced realistic looking, AI-driven advertisements and animations mapped precisely to project creative briefs and performance requirements.
• Researched and integrated advanced workflows into the production pipeline, trouble shooting technical issues to accelerate concept generation and asset creation.
• Executed complex UV mapping, shading, and retopology pipelines, successfully reducing high-poly meshes into hyper-efficient, low-poly formats while maintaining visual quality standards.

3D Artist at Meisterverse (2024-01 – 2025-01)

• Engineered optimized 3D assets, textures, and materials specifically tailored for seamless real-time performance within interactive AR/VR and Webview environments.
• Executed complex UV mapping, shading, and retopology pipelines, successfully reducing high-poly meshes into hyper-efficient, low-poly formats while maintaining visual quality standards.
• Maintained strict asset budget constraints while collaborating closely with development teams to ensure optimal performance and visual consistency.

3D Artist at Freelance (2024-01 – Present)

• Collaborated with clients to define project requirements, delivering high-quality 3D models, objects, and visualizations based on custom specifications.
• Reviewed and incorporated internal and client feedback to refine animations, lighting, and final render outputs.
• Continuously explored emerging 3D tools, workflows, and industry best practices to enhance project outcomes.

Graphic Designer at Graphic Designer (2017-01 – 2018-01)

• Spearheaded visual branding identity systems, creating comprehensive print layouts and marketing collateral.
• Operated and managed high-end RICOH Production Printers, ensuring exact color matching and premium print quality execution.

B.Sc. in Animation & VFX – Bharathiar University (via Arena Animation, Thrissur) (2021-01 – 2024-01)

International Program Diploma in VFX – Arena Animation, Thrissur (2018-01 – 2020-01)

Diplomas in Graphic & Web Design – Rays and Hues Animation and Film Academy (2015-01 – 2016-01)

Coursework in Electronic & Instrumentation Engineering – Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT) (2013-01 – 2015-01)

AISSCE (High School) – MES Indian School, Doha-Qatar (2011-01 – 2013-01)