Olawole Adaja

3D Designer | 3D Generalist | 3D Motion Designer | Creative Director
Lagos, NG.

About

Highly innovative 3D Designer, Generalist, and Motion Designer with 8+ years of experience directing and executing high-impact visual content across diverse industries, from architectural visualization to product launches. Proven ability to blend technical precision with creative storytelling, delivering complex 3D environments, animations, and product visualizations that boost engagement and brand visibility. Adept at leveraging emerging technologies, including AI tools, to optimize creative workflows and drive impactful results.

Skills

Technical Skills

3D Modeling, Texturing, Rendering, Blender, Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D, Redshift, Octane, Cycles, Eevee, Motion Graphics, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma.

Creative Skills

3D Environment Creation, Product Visualization, 3D Motion Design, 3D Animation, Concept Development, Visual Storytelling.

Emerging Technologies

AI Tools, Stable Diffusion, ChatGPT, Elevenlabs, Runway ML, DALL-E.

Leadership & Project Management

Project Direction, Team Collaboration, Deadline Management, Problem-Solving.

Work

Freelance
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3D Designer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Led diverse 3D projects for global clients, integrating advanced technical precision with creative storytelling to deliver high-impact visual assets.

Highlights

Directed and executed complex 3D projects for global web2/web3 clients, encompassing architectural design, mechanical modeling, and product visualization.

Developed immersive 3D environments and animations, integrating technical precision and creative storytelling to meet diverse client objectives.

Delivered high-impact visual assets within tight deadlines, consistently exceeding client specifications and driving project success.

Roppi
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3D Artist

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Designed and animated 3D assets for app icons and social media campaigns, boosting engagement and collaborating with marketing teams.

Highlights

Designed and animated compelling 3D assets for app icons and social media campaigns, directly boosting user engagement by 20%.

Directed the seamless integration of 3D and 2D elements, ensuring visually compelling and cohesive multimedia outputs.

Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing teams to develop impactful visuals, consistently aligning creative output with overarching brand strategies.

Faramove
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3D Artist

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Contributed to dynamic multimedia projects and directed 3D asset visuals, enhancing brand visibility and user engagement.

Highlights

Contributed to and enhanced dynamic multimedia projects, significantly improving brand visibility and driving user engagement.

Directed the visual development of 3D assets, ensuring meticulous alignment with client goals and project requirements for successful delivery.

Fulgo Mobile
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3D Artist & Motion Designer

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Summary

Directed and developed 3D product visualizations for social media ads and launches, driving measurable engagement and brand exposure.

Highlights

Directed and developed impactful 3D product visualizations for high-stakes social media advertising campaigns and product launches.

Enhanced brand awareness campaigns through functional 3D product animations, driving measurable engagement and successful brand exposure across target markets.

Delivered high-quality visual assets that consistently met rigorous marketing goals and aggressive timelines.

Jeetar
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3D Artist

Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

Summary

Designed 3D renders and animations for social media and website content, boosting interaction and enhancing multimedia presentations.

Highlights

Designed and produced engaging 3D renders and animations for social media and website content, significantly boosting user interaction and engagement.

Enhanced multimedia presentations by developing custom 3D icons and assets, elevating visual appeal and informational clarity.

Freelance
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3D Artist

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Produced diverse 3D environments, architectural designs, and animations for a wide range of clients and projects.

Highlights

Produced diverse 3D environments, architectural designs, and animations for a broad client portfolio.

Delivered precise architectural visualizations for Countriscan and innovative product designs for Brightcloud Automobile Limited.

Created detailed 3D renders of car designs for ThinkElectric's academic and professional projects, showcasing advanced modeling capabilities.

ID8 Innovation and Ideation Place
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Design & Creative Manager

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Directed designs for high-profile brand campaigns and conceptualized experiential designs, elevating customer engagement.

Highlights

Directed comprehensive design strategies for high-profile brand campaigns, including Lagos Cocktail Week 2022, while effectively managing cross-functional teams.

Conceptualized and executed innovative experiential designs for major global brands such as Ballantine and Absolut.

Played a pivotal role in elevating customer engagement through strategic brand activations and innovative design strategies.

Education

School of Motion
Orlando, Florida, United States of America

Certificate

3D Cinematography

School of Motion
Orlando, Florida, United States of America

Certificate

3D Animation

Adekunle Ajasin University
Akungba Akoko, Ondo, Nigeria

B.Sc.

Biochemistry

Awards

Solana Global Creator Competition Winner

Awarded By

Little Unusual

First place winner Solana Global Creator Competition 3D animation track. Sponsored by Jupiter Exchange backed by Solana

Publications

Behind the Scenes: New Dawn

Published by

Blendernation

Summary

As the title said it's a behind the scenes of one of my 3D artworks created in 2023. It covers my step by step process of making the art in blender.

Certificates

Advanced 3D Cinematography (Lights, Camera, Render)

Issued By

School of Motion

Intermediate 3D Animation (C4D Ascent)

Issued By

School of Motion