SKILLS
Rigging 3D Design
3D Modeling Animation
Product Renders VFX
Lighting Texturing
AR & VR Shader Creation
Java HTML CSS C Sharp
Nikolai Jónasson
CURRICULUM VITAE
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
5 Years in total
DETAILS
Natl. Iceland Matinkylä, Espoo, Fi +358 41 3184407 ajononikostudio@gmail.com
5 AR & VR Projects
The University of Edinburgh
Master of Science · Digital Media Design 09.2022 - 04.2024
• Completed 120 / 180 credits toward a Master’s Degree, dissertation remaining
• GPA 3.95 / 4
• Student Representative for DMD Online
Tampere University (TAMK)
Bachelor of Culture and Arts · Media 08.2017 - 11.2020
• Tamk Games Academy (2018-2019)
• Completed 245 / 240 credits
• GPA 4.39 / 5
• Graduated in only 3 years
WORK EXPERIENCE
6 Years of relevant work experience
Creative Director
A Jono Niko Studio · 02.2023 - Ongoing
• Modeled, rigged, textured, and animated a steampunk musical device in Blender, and built an interactive exhibit with lighting, VFX, rendering, and node-based programming done in Unreal Engine 5.3
• Debuted Gloved Maestro, a character-driven animation render, in the Eternal Ascent 3D Challenge
• Single-handedly developed survival horror PC game prototype Manuscript Tales with modular environment assets for a Medieval castle and custom Unity shaders in just a month
• Created original character 3D model for animated short Guiding Light in Unreal Engine
Game Artist & Technical Animator
Lunar Leap · 09.2023 - 01.2024
• Worked on animal and plant models, animations, rigs for upcoming Unreal Engine PC game
3D Designer
Caddyboo · 07.2021 - 01.2024
• Helped develop brand identity with 3D models, animations, designs, and social media visuals
• Supported product manufacturing with 3D modeling (Keyshot to Blender)
• Produced realistic product renders utilizing Blender and Unreal Engine
• Enhanced user experience with Web AR-ready 3D models prepared in Blender and Substance Painter
3D Designer
iCleanic · 08.2021 - 10.2022
• Enhanced brand identity with lifelike product renders for posters, brochures, and virtual photography
• Migrated base models created in Keyshot to Blender for additional refinement and rendering
• Developed simulated medical animations using Blender
Discord Profile Issuu Portfolio
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@AJONONIKOSTUDIO
3D Art Animation Game Art 3D Design Spoken
Languages Versatile & innovative Collaborative & Communicative
Logo Design Illustration Graphic Design
Keyshot ArchiCAD
3D Designer
Prakticum · 05.2021 - 08.2021
• Developed the Virtual Learning Project, modeling and optimizing the campus 3D replica to a 1:1 scale in Blender and the Unity Engine
• Tailored for Altspace VR platform based on architectural floor plans to ensure accuracy
Animator
Aalto University · 04.2020 - 08.2020
• Developed story-driven 2D/3D animations for Aalto University’s A Grid campus
• Created a Mobile AR app prototype using Unity + ARCore
• Implemented AR using the Artivive app
• Used my murals at A Grid as image targets for AR experiences
Game Artist
City of Tampere · 11.2018 - 03.2020
• Produced majority of low poly 3D and 2D game assets for Mobile AR Unity game Globi Kamu centred around Tampere and Finland sights
3D Designer
Nude Concept · 07.2019 - 02.2020
• Created a series of high-poly furniture models for Aalto University campus, following the director’s design ideas
• Pitched and implemented innovative cushion connection system for one of the armchairs, improving its design
Game Artist
Instance Games · 09.2018 - 05.2019
• All That’s Left PC platformer 3D environment and character assets
• All pixel art assets, animations and UI for Necrox match 3 RPG mobile game
Game Artist
Arffman · 01.2018 - 03.2018
• Spearheaded concept art and 2D character art for the Emma Math mobile game, securing Best Pitch Award at Business Helsinki and Demola certificate
PLAYTESTING EXPERIENCE
Playtester
Rovio (via a Playtesting and Usability course) · 11.2018
• Contributed to quality assurance by identifying bugs and providing feedback on game mechanics and user experience through recorded playtesting sessions for Angry Birds Dream Blast
PUBLICATIONS &
APPEARANCES
Creating Story-Driven Animations for Mobile AR Applications : Implementing Working Mobile Augmented Reality on a Near-Zero Budget
Tampere University of Applied Sciences · 10.2020
• Bachelor’s Thesis, https://www.theseus.fi/handle/10024/346390
Fan Vids: Jaw-Dropping BMX Stunts from ErasableNinja, Santa Monica VS Del Perro POV and More
Rockstar Games · 01.2015
• https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/k49a58878a3531/fan-vids-jawdropping-bmx-stunts-fromerasableninja-santa
Vega m.m. – förstudie av området kring Vega
LAAJA arkkitehdit · 01.2013
• Architectural concept art on page 68, https://www.gamla-hamn.fi/files/14