I’m Augusto, an NYC-based aspiring 3D & motion designer with a background in gemology.
For over ten years, I worked as a senior staff gemologist in New York City’s diamond district, specializing in analyzing gemstones and sharing my expertise through research and publications.
Over the past few years, I have been teaching myself 3D softwares like C4D, Blender and Houdini, learning the fundamentals of modeling, texturing, animation, and rendering. While I value the skills and experiences I’ve gained, I’m excited to transition into a new career in 3D design and motion graphics.
While this shift represents a significant change, my passion for creating visuals has kept me motivated. I’m eager to apply my creativity and dedication to contribute to the world of motion and visual design.
Resume
Senior Staff Gemologist
Gemological Institute of America | 2016 - 2024
Diamond Grader/Staff Gemologist
Gemological Institue of America | 2014 - 2016
Lab Technician/Field Operator
Menlo Energy | 2013 - 2014
3D Modeling
UV Unwrapping
Texturing
Simulations
Animation
WebGL
HTML/CSS
Blender
Houdini
Premiere Pro
After Effects
Photoshop
Illustrator
Visual Studio Code