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Akash Sood

Burnaby,British Columbia

Summary

Creative digital professional with expertise in 3D modeling and Lighting, bringing innovative designs to life for multimedia applications. Adept at collaborating with teams to produce high-quality visual assets while adapting to project needs and deadlines. Known for problem-solving, creativity, and strong commitment to delivering results.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

3D Modeling Artist (Mid.)

Bardel Entertainment
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Created, refined, and published high-quality props, environments, and character variants for Sausage Party: Foodtopia and an unannounced nursery rhyme feature.
  • Temporarily led the asset team—managing priorities, reviewing work, and ensuring alignment with production goals and the Art Director’s vision.
  • Collaborated across departments (design, surfacing, rigging, layout/animation) to troubleshoot assets, build animation-ready proxies, and ensure smooth pipeline integration.
  • Mentored junior artists, providing training, workflow guidance, and feedback to support their growth and team productivity.

CG Junior Modeler

Atomic Cartoons
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Modeled, setdressed, QC & Published multiple assets (props and environments) for My Little Pony and Spidey and his Amazing Friends.
  • Reviewed, ingested, retagged, renamed, and edited assets from an external vendor (MLP Movie) to ensure seamless integration into the pipeline and alignment with the current project’s narrative.

Junior 3D Modeler / 3D Modeler (Intern)

DQ Entertainment
02.2016 - 08.2016
  • Modeled props for TV shows like The Psammy Show and Seven & Me by Method Animation.
  • Training with various 3D department (Modeling, Texturing, Animation, Lighting) during Seven & Me production at Method Animation.

Junior Graphic Designer

LWD (Lamba Wangmo Design)
09.2014 - 08.2015
  • Created graphic content such as branding, invitations, UI designs, newsletters, and marketing materials.
  • Managed email campaigns with Mailchimp for timely audience communication.
  • Handled social media ads for multiple companies, boosting engagement and brand presence.

Education

Bachelor’s - Media Arts

University of The Fraser Valley
12.2020

3D Animation and VFX

Vancouver Film School
06.2018

Skills

  • Project management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving & Multitasking skills
  • Goal setting
  • Creative thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Software

    • Proficient: Autodesk Maya, Zbrush, Photoshop, Substance Painter, Illustrator, Premier Pro, Mudbox, Speed Tree, Katana

    Basics: Unreal Engine, Substance Designer, Houdini, Blender

Timeline

3D Modeling Artist (Mid.)

Bardel Entertainment
08.2022 - 09.2023

CG Junior Modeler

Atomic Cartoons
04.2021 - 06.2022

Junior 3D Modeler / 3D Modeler (Intern)

DQ Entertainment
02.2016 - 08.2016

Junior Graphic Designer

LWD (Lamba Wangmo Design)
09.2014 - 08.2015

3D Animation and VFX

Vancouver Film School

Bachelor’s - Media Arts

University of The Fraser Valley

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