PAULINA LORES

Effects Artist

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EFFECTS GROOMING

I’m a multi-disciplinary artist specializing in grooming and VFX. My goal is to create character and effects for kids and family content using the latest technology available to get breathtaking results.

Welcome to my portfolio

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Modeling: Maya, ZBrush, Blender, Nomad
Groomig: XGen. Ornatrix, Yeti, Houdini
Surfacing: Substance Painter

RESUME

Software

VFX: Houdini, Nuke
Others: Adobe Creative Cloud, Unreal Engine 5, Arnold, Redshift, Mantra, Karma, Shotgrid

A little bit about me

With an average of 3 years of experience in the industry. I love bringing ideas to life through art by collaborating with other artists and utilizing the latest technology.

I’m a multi-disciplinary artist who specializes in Effects and Grooming. My goal is to create stylized effects for kids and family content using the latest technology available to get breathtaking results.

Experience Timeline

2024/2026 CG Spectrum

Bachelor's in 3D Animation and VFX
Focusing on Houdini FX

2025-2025 Freelancer

• Executed primary character pipeline work, including Modeling, Rigging,
Surfacing, Grooming, and creating CFX for a client-provided character
design.
• Delivered high-quality assets using specialized tools such as ZBrush, Maya,
XGen, Arnold, Substance Painter, and Houdini.
Project Supervisor
• Acted as Project Supervisor during the final critical phase, responsible for
quality control, communicating tasks, and managing the team.
• Managed hiring and established contracts for additional collaborating artists
during the project's final month.

2022/24 RTFKT

• Oversaw and executed all high-end character grooming and shading tasks,
playing a central role in the creative process to achieve the desired look and
quality.
• Transferred hair grooms into Unreal Engine 5 (UE5), adapting and
customizing shaders using the MetaHuman hair shader for each asset.
Implemented real-time physics simulation to ensure accurate, dynamic hair
movement with the rig during live and interactive environments.
• Collaborated on various VFX projects utilizing Houdini for complex
simulations, including cloth, magical effects, destruction sequences, and
advanced transformations.

2020 ICON Creative Studio

Junior groomer:
-Monsters at Work
-Action Pack
-Alice's Wonderland Bakery
-Rocket Club

• Responsible for the creation of grooms and shading based on 2D concept art,
skillfully translating them from 2D concepts into 3D while maintaining the
integrity of the original design.
• Collaborated effectively with senior Groomers and the Look Development
team to ensure final assets met production standards.