
Micheal Nicosia
3D Product and Character Designer
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Work experience
Freelance
Full-time • 11 yrs 9 mos
3D Printing & Figurine Designer
Apr 2024 - Oct 2026 • 2 yrs 6 mos
I specialize in creating custom 3D-printable anime figurines, animal models, mascots, toys, collectibles, and action figures. I develop detailed models from sketches, photographs, concepts, and reference images and prepare them for FDM, SLA, and resin 3D printing. My work includes model optimization, wall thickness, scale, supports, part separation, and production-ready STL, OBJ, and FBX files for collectors, creators, and businesses.
Product & Industrial CAD Designer
Mar 2023 - Oct 2026 • 3 yrs 7 mos
I create 3D product designs, industrial components, mechanical parts, enclosures, prototypes, and manufacturing-ready CAD models. I work from sketches, drawings, dimensions, images, and physical references to develop practical 3D designs for 3D printing, CNC machining, prototyping, and manufacturing. I also create technical drawings, product visualizations, realistic 3D renders, assemblies, and product revisions using industry-standard CAD and 3D modeling software.
3D Character Designer & Animator
Feb 2021 - Oct 2026 • 5 yrs 8 mos
I create custom 3D characters for VRChat, PC Quest, games, animation, and virtual experiences. My work includes anime characters, fursonas, animals, mascots, avatars, and stylized game characters. I develop game-ready models with optimized topology, UVs, textures, materials, rigging, facial expressions, and animations. I also transform sketches, concepts, and reference images into detailed 3D characters and prepare assets for Unity, Unreal Engine, and VRChat.