Summary
I’m a 3D Environment Artist specializing in the creation of immersive environments and detailed props for games, visualization, and interactive media. My work spans from architectural scenes to intricately crafted assets, with a focus on clean topology, optimized performance, and visually compelling textures.
Combining artistic creativity with technical precision, I deliver assets that are both beautiful and engine-ready — designed to enhance storytelling and bring virtual worlds to life. I’m always open to new collaborations and would love to discuss how my skills and passion for 3D art can contribute to your next project.
To enquire, please email: howardcoates3dart@gmail.com
Skills
Software proficiency
Experience
- Freelance 3D / Environment Artist at Self EmployedGBJune 2019 - Present
Specialises in delivering complete, game-ready environments and props for both commercial marketplaces and private clients. Oversees the entire asset production pipeline — from initial concept and design development through to in-engine implementation — ensuring every
project meets the highest artistic and technical standards. - 3D / Environment Artist at Spooni MappingJune 2024 - Present
Producing a diverse library of game-ready architectural assets for real-time applications.
Delivered 40+ optimized models, spanning detailed interiors and large-scale exteriors, consistently achieving professional-grade quality and engine efficiency.
- 3D Visualisation Artist at Flexiload AsiaGBAugust 2024 - March 2025
Responsible for creating bespoke 3D models of designer furniture from technical drawings and producing high-quality, photorealistic architectural visualizations.
Accurately translated 2D plans into detailed, production-ready 3D assets, ensuring precision, visual fidelity, and readiness for client presentations or marketing materials.
- Environment Artist & Level Designer at Private ClientJanuary 2025 - March 2025
Commissioned to design and develop a large-scale desert fortress environment tailored for an immersive VR gameplay experience.
Delivered a visually striking, performance-optimized level that balanced artistic fidelity with functional level design, ensuring smooth interaction and high frame rates in a virtual reality setting.
- 3D Modeler at SpacemushroomFebruary 2025 - April 2025
Contracted to develop a comprehensive library of lowpoly, optimized furniture assets for the interior design application Sweet Home 3D. Delivered high-quality, modular assets designed for performance and versatility, enabling users to efficiently populate virtual interiors with
visually consistent and reusable models.