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Connor Dodgson
Connor Dodgson
Freelance 3D Artist & Graphic Designer
Manchester, United Kingdom

Summary

A versatile and results-driven 3D Artist and Graphic Designer with over a decade of experience across diverse sectors including food & drink, sports, gaming, blockchain, and technology. Combining expert-level proficiency in Blender and the Adobe Suite, I deliver seamless, end-to-end creative solutions spanning 3D asset creation, animation, branding, UI/UX, and video content, tailored to any platform or purpose. My work has earned the trust of high-profile clients including NASA, the NBA, and the University of Arizona, consistently producing designs that drive real, measurable results. With a background spanning in-house roles, agency environments, and freelance projects, I bring adaptability, a collaborative mindset, and
a deep passion for the craft to every engagement.

Skills

3D Modeling3D Printing3D VisualizationGame DesignProduct DesignGraphic Design3D

Software proficiency

Blender
Blender
Illustrator
Illustrator
Photoshop
Photoshop
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Unity
Unity
Premiere
Premiere
Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer
Affinity Photo
Affinity Photo
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve

Experience

  • UI/UX Designer at Ice Wallet
    August 2021 - March 2023

    ● Designed the full user interface for a cryptocurrency cold

    storage hardware wallet, overcoming significant hardware

    constraints to achieve a 95% customer approval rating

    ● Conducted user research and usability testing to continuously

    refine and optimise the user experience

    ● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate

    and seamless design implementation

    ● Produced 3D product renders in Blender for investor

    presentations and marketing materials

  • Lead Designer at IP Assets Technology
    June 2021 - March 2024

    ● Led end-to-end 3D production pipeline — modelling, texturing,

    lighting, and rigging — across 100+ assets in Blender

    ● Produced premium 3D models and animations for digital

    assets, advertising, and AR/VR experiences, contributing to

    £100,000+ in revenue

    ● Collaborated with high-profile clients including ex-NBA players,

    Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, the University of Arizona,

    and NASA divisions

    ● Created bespoke artwork and graphics using Illustrator and

    Photoshop

    ● Optimised assets for performance across multiple platforms

    and applications

    ● Delivered creative work featured on the Times Square digital

    billboard, New York City

  • Product Designer & Marketing at Nanovita
    August 2024 - October 2025

    ● Designed custom product packaging and bottle artwork for a

    health supplements brand using Adobe Illustrator

    ● Created photo-realistic 3D product renders in Blender for

    e-commerce platforms and social media channels

    ● Produced motion graphics content that drove measurable social

    media engagement using Premiere Pro

    ● Established a unified brand identity across all visual

    touchpoints, ensuring consistency across print and digital

    ● Rebuilt the company website in WordPress & WooCommerce to

    improve UX and increase conversion rates

    ● Developed ad creatives for Google Ads and Meta Ads

    campaigns

  • Content Marketing at Neoxa Network
    April 2024 - September 2024

    ● Led community management across Discord and Twitter for a

    gaming blockchain project with 10,000+ members

    ● Managed influencer relationships and cultivated strategic

    partnerships to expand brand reach

    ● Developed a comprehensive brand strategy and produced

    hundreds of marketing assets using Adobe Photoshop