--- title: 3D Careers | Mastered description: 3D careers blog --- [![Sign in](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/mastered-theme/img/global/sign-in.svg) ](https://www.mastered.com/users/sign_in) [![Mastered](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/mastered-theme/img/global/mastered-logo.svg) ](https://join.mastered.com/) - [![Mastered home](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/MasteredLogo.svg) ](https://join.mastered.com/) - [Home](https://join.mastered.com/) - [Bootcamps](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/author/mastered#) - [Intro to Blender](https://join.mastered.com/blender) - [Business and AI skills for freelancers](https://join.mastered.com/business_ai_skills) - [Business Skills for Indies](https://join.mastered.com/business_skills_for_indies) - [Digital marketing for freelancers](https://join.mastered.com/digital_marketing) - [Creative production management](https://join.mastered.com/creative_production) - [For employers](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/author/mastered#) - [Employee upskilling](https://join.mastered.com/employee_upskilling) - [AI readiness](https://join.mastered.com/ai_readiness) - [Houdini training](https://join.mastered.com/houdini_training) - [Explore careers](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers) - [About](https://join.mastered.com/about) - [Which creative-tech career is right for you? Download our careers guide.](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers-guide-form) [Which creative-tech career is right for you? Download our careers guide.](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers-guide-form) ** # Your pathway to a new career Explore the journeys of creative professionals from across the industries. Through these interviews they share their work, inspirations and passions, offering a glimpse into the many paths a creative career can take. ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Sam-Lawrie.jpg) From freelancer to founder: Sam Lawrie’s journey to building a video agency [learner journey] After a serious illness forced Sam to rethink his approach to self-employment, he began the journey from freelance videographer to building a video production agency with ambitions to grow. Jul 29, 2026   |  3 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/sam_lawrie) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Emma-and-Tim.jpg) Stronger together: How two creatives turned connection into collaboration From a chance meeting on the bootcamp to a global creative project, Tim and Emma share how they built a partnership that is transforming their businesses from the ground up. Mar 30, 2026   |  5 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/emma_and_tim) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Sam-Ma.jpg) Finding freedom in focus: How Sam Ma built a thriving freelance SEO and web design business [learner journey] From Biomedical Sciences to Graphic Design and finally carving out a niche in SEO and website design, Sam Ma shares the journey, challenges, and mindset shifts that shaped her business. Oct 7, 2025   |  6 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/sam_ma) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Fiona.jpg) Meet Fiona Morrison: Building a brand that celebrates every child [learner journey] Illustrator and founder of Fefus Designs, Fiona Morrison shares her freelance journey and mission for diversity in children’s products. Sept 3, 2025   |  4 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/fiona-morrison) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Sarah-Hagan.jpg) Rebuilding on her terms: Sarah Hogan on freelancing, confidence and community [learner journey] Sarah found freedom and balance in freelancing. She shares the lessons, challenges, and mindset shifts that continue to shape her journey. Aug 19, 2025   |  5 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/sarah_hogan) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Greg%20Basquine.png) Meet Greg Basquine, BIM modeller [learner journey] Greg Basquine proves that stepping out of your comfort zone is the track to creative growth. Jun 25, 2025   |  2 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-greg-basquine-bim-modeller) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Tom-sutton.jpg) Meet Thomas Sutton, junior gameplay programmer at Rebellion (alumni insights) Tom shares how he moved from being a senior analyst in banking to being a gameplay programmer.  Jul 28, 2023   |  4 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-thomas-sutton-junior-gameplay-programmer-at-rebellion) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Chris-kinch.jpg) Meet Chris Kinch, junior 3D artist at Magnopus (alumni insights) From a PhD in Psychology to pursuing a career in 3D. Chris explains how and why he made the transition.  Jul 20, 2023   |  4 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/chris-kinch-junior-3d-artist-at-magnopus-alumni-insights) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Sofie-blog.jpg) Meet Sofie Jasiewicz-Gill, character artist at Lucid Games (alumni insights) Bringing unique and creative characters to life. Jul 18, 2023   |  3 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/sofie-jasiewicz-gill-character-artist-at-lucid-games) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Modie-Shakarchi.jpg) Meet Modie Shakarchi, junior programmer at Rebellion (alumni insights) Modie shares his tips on how he successfully got his dream job as a games developer.  Mar 14, 2023   |  4 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/modie_shakarchi) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Bruno-wilkinson.jpg) Meet Bruno Wilkinson, UI engineer at Omeda studio (alumni insights) Bruno shares tips on what helped him make the career transition into games.  Jan 12, 2023   |  3 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/bruno_wilkinson) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Francesca-greetham.jpg) Meet Francesca Greetham, associate development manager at Creative Assembly (alumni insights) Creating open-experiences and exploratory virtual spaces for people to play in. Jan 9, 2023   |  4 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/francesca_greetham) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Alessandro-Manghi-1.jpg) Meet Alessandro Manghi, 3D generalist at Un-real studio (alumni insights) From designing in the real world to building new 3D worlds.  Dec 14, 2022   |  4 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-alessandro-manghi-3d-generalist-at-un-real-studio-alumni-insights) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/William-Mabin.jpg) How to ace game jams Our game design mentor, William Mabin, shares his tips and best practices on how to ace game jams and why they are important.  Nov 14, 2022   |  2 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/how-to-ace-game-jams) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Jonathan-Hughes.jpg) Meet Jonathan Hughes, junior programmer at Coatsink (alumni insights) Games were a big part of his life, so he decided to make it his career.  Aug 30, 2022   |  5 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-jonathan-hughes-junior-programmer-at-coatsink) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Richard-leck.jpg) Meet Richard Leck, technical artist (Alumni insights) This creator followed his passion and made a career transition from retail to games development.  Jul 28, 2022   |  5 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-richard-3d-generalist-sept-2021-cohort) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Dean_for-article.jpg) Meet Dean Isseyegh, gameplay programmer at Marmalade Game Studio (Alumni insights) Dean shares tips on how he transitioned from backend web development to gameplay programming. Jul 21, 2022   |  4 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-dean-isseyegh-gameplay-programmer-at-marmalade-game-studio-jan-2022-cohort) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/James-newman.jpg) How to launch a successful career in visualisation, motion picture and gaming A conversation with James Newman, team lead for motion picture at mustard, on the careers available in visualisation, motion picture, and gaming industry. Feb 3, 2022   |  0 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/launch-a-successful-career-in-visualisation-motion-picture-and-gaming) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Henry-Ryder.jpg) Meet Henry Ryder, senior graphics/UI artist at nDreams Discover the role of user interface design in game creation, and what a UI portfolio needs to get noticed. Jan 14, 2022   |  6 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-henry-ryder-senior-graphics/ui-artist-at-ndreams) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Fergus-Blake.jpg) Meet Fergus Beake, Unity developer at Emperia This Unity developer doesn’t create games – but something else entirely. See how he’s made a career out of doing just that. Nov 26, 2021   |  5 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-fergus-beake-unity-developer-at-emperia) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Emma-Preti.jpg) Meet Emma Preti, creative director at Emperia When building virtual environments, capturing that “wow” factor is the most important thing for this creative director.  Nov 19, 2021   |  6 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-emma-preti-creative-director-at-emperia) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Hesi.jpg) Meet Hesi Mendez, developer at Tender Claws A self-described digital puppeteer, this developer tells us how he lands work as a T-shaped creator. 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Sept 30, 2021   |  10 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-dean-giddy-programmer/xr-developer-at-rewind) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Man-on-computer.jpg) What you need to get that higher paying real-time 3D job Getting a well-paying real-time 3D job is about more than just programming. There are numerous other skills required such as the ability to work in a team or to quickly understand a project brief. Sept 17, 2021   |  10 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/what-you-need-to-get-that-higher-paying-real-time-3d-job) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Amiqus.jpg) Secrets of getting a job in games A Q&A with Liz Prince and Lee Burns from Amiqus recruitment who specialise in helping people get jobs in the games industries. Aug 26, 2021   |  1 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/getting-into-games) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Branmira.jpg) Meet Branimira Yordanova, real-time lighting artist at Axis Studios Creating work that sets mood, atmosphere – and runs exceptionally for users – is what makes this artist tick. Jul 20, 2021   |  10 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-branimira-yordanova-real-time-lighting-artist-at-axis-studios) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Mengyi-Fan.jpg) Meet Mengyi Fan, director of visualisation at SHoP Architects Bringing complex concepts to life is essential to this designer’s role - but more important is democratising access to architecture and 3D space. Jul 7, 2021   |  9 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-mengyi-fan-director-of-visualisation-at-shop-architects) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Martyn.jpg) Which real-time 3D career is right for you? A conversation with Martyn Makinson, Founder and CEO of FourPointZero on the careers available in the 3D, real-time and immersive industries. Jul 2, 2021   |  0 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/which-real-time-3d-career-is-right-for-you) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Brenda-Chen.jpg) Meet Brenda Chen, Immersive Media Designer Part technical artist, part coder, part VJ, this creator builds everything from concerts to virtual tarot cards Jun 21, 2021   |  9 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-brenda-chen-immersive-media-designer) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Geoffery-Bell.jpg) Meet Geoffrey Bell, digital design and delivery specialist at SHoP Architects Machine learning, 3D scanning, and AI is all in a day’s work for this creative technologist. Jun 18, 2021   |  10 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-geoffrey-bell-digital-design-and-delivery-specialist-at-shop-architects) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Max-Noir.jpg) Meet Max Noir, head of FXG Technology of America We talk about why XR is such a force for good, as well as how to thrive at work with a chronic illness. Jun 15, 2021   |  13 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-max-noir-head-of-fxg-technology-of-america) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Jonathan-Jenings.jpg) Meet Jonathan Jennings, Unity developer This games developer turned to enterprise for stability but still makes experience to help users feel like a badass. Jun 10, 2021   |  8 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-jonathan-jennings-unity-developer) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Randa-Dibaje-headshot.jpg) Meet Randa Dibaje, VR developer, PwC We talk creativity, clients and confidence – and the importance of having a mentor. Jun 10, 2021   |  9 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-randa-dibaje-vr-developer-pwc) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Kathryn-Hicks-headshot.jpg) Meet Kathryn Hicks, VR designer and 3D generalist Why job titles don’t always tell the whole story - and her process for crafting visual stories. Jun 10, 2021   |  8 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-kathryn-hicks-vr-designer-and-3d-generalist) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Amrit-Pal-singh-Headshot.jpg) Meet Amrit Pal Singh, 3D artist The creator of Toy Faces on working for clients such as Netflix and Google, making NFTs and his big career change. Jun 8, 2021   |  6 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-amrit-pal-singh-3d-artist) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Juliette-Headshots-1.jpg) Meet Juliette Thymi, virtual production technician This creator works with world-class technology, Mo-sys, to create magic on set. May 27, 2021   |  7 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-juliette-thymi-virtual-production-technician) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/liesbet-Headshots.jpg) Meet Liesbet Segaert, 3D artist at MAGNOPUS She’s technical and creative – and it’s the perfect blend of skills for this wide-ranging role. May 10, 2021   |  4 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-liesbet-segaert-3d-artist-at-rewind) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Rosie-Headshot.jpg) Meet Rosie Summers, VR artist On building showreels, skillsets and meaningful worlds in the metaverse.  Apr 27, 2021   |  9 min read](https://join.mastered.com/3d-careers/meet-rosie-summers-vr-artist) ### [![](https://join.mastered.com/hubfs/Radina-Headshots.jpg) Meet Radina Vasileva, Unity developer at Immersionn A chance encounter – and a love of art and science – helped this creator start her VR career. 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