Nicholas DeMaria
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Who the heck am I?
Hey, I’m Nicholas DeMaria. I’m a 3D artist who’s passionate about lighting and bringing environments to life. Over the years, I’ve worked with companies like Owens Corning Corporate, Rooms To Go, Medialab 3D Solutions, and Ashley Furniture, where I’ve fine-tuned my skills in crafting realistic and visually striking scenes.
I’m all about capturing the little details that make an environment feel real; like how light can dance off different surfaces, how textures can really make something feel just right, and how every element in a scene comes together to tell a story. Whether I’m creating something from scratch or collaborating with a team, my focus is on blending creativity with technical accuracy.
Outside of 3D art, you’ll probably find me diving into different video games, enjoying anime, or experimenting with real life photography. My love for all things nerdy and tech related is what really fuels my creativity, keeps me constantly inspired to push boundaries in my work, and take deep dives to properly understand the newest in tech break throughs.
So, who am I? Just a nerdy guy who loves to create, solve problems, and explore new possibilities with every project.
3D Artist, Lighting Artist & QA Specalist.
- Phone: +1 (813) 803-0063
- Email: NDemaria@CGWolf.net
- City: Tampa, FL
- Job Status: Looking for work
- Degree: Bachelors
- Age:
- Birthday: July 1997
Rendering
Photoreal 3D rendering for interiors, exteriors and product visualizations
Pipeline Efficiency
Workflow and pipeline optimization expert
Quality Control
Sharp eye for visual quality and consistency
Team Leadership
Experienced mentor and team collaborator
Toolset
How proficient am I in common tools? I am ever learning so take these with a grain of salt.
My Jourey So Far
My journey into 3D art started with a simple fascination: how light alone can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. I’ve always been drawn to the way sunlight hits a surface, how shadows stretch and soften, how nature composes its own kind of visual poetry. Capturing that beauty and reimagining it in digital form became my creative obsession.
Over the past 7+ years, that passion has evolved into a career where I get to build immersive, photorealistic worlds that feel both grounded and surreal. Whether crafting architectural visuals, product renders, or supporting fast-paced production pipelines, I’m always chasing that perfect balance of artistry and precision.
As both a Lighting Artist and Quality Control Specialist, I thrive at the intersection of creativity and structure. I love the challenge of bringing scenes to life while also helping teams deliver work that’s not just beautiful, but technically rock-solid. From mentoring artists to streamlining workflows, I’m driven by the belief that great visuals come from great collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence.
Below this section is a snapshot of my career, see what I’ve built and where I’ve made an impact. (3 most recent)
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Printable Resume
Professional Experience
3D Artist
Apr 2024 – May 2025
Owens Corning (previously Masonite)
- Delivered photorealistic visualizations for complex client requests
- Led server migration and adoption of industry standard tools
- Developed scalable workflows and asset systems
QA Lead & 3D Artist
Jun 2021 – Dec 2022
Rooms To Go
- Directed quality control and managed asset teams
- Designed workflow systems and a new rendering pipeline
- Trained and onboarded new hires
3D Artist
Nov 2020 – May 2021
Ashley Furniture
- Produced high quality renders for marketing and lifestyle
- Troubleshot issues and integrated new tools into pipeline
- Maintained visual and technical standards across assets
Education
Bachelor of Science & Computer Animation
2015 - 2017
Fullsail University, Orlando, FL
- Focused in Look Development and Lighting for CG settings
Awards
First ever Best of the Month
2019
Marcie Palladino. - 3D Media Lab Solutions
- ”Nick will jump into any task enthusiastically, whether it’s tedious or mundane, challenging or confounding,” said Exteriors Team Lead Marcie Palladino. “He is always available, responsive, and insightful”
Portfolio
Below are a selection of my highlight projects, each built to solve specific visual goals through lighting, composition, and environment work. Whether under tight deadlines or full creative control, every scene represents my focus on clarity, realism, and storytelling in 3D space.
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- All
- Interior
- Exterior
- Product Viz
- Nighttime
- Daytime
Lets Make Some Art!
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Location
Tampa, FL
Call Me
+1 (813) 803-0063
Email Me
NDeMaria@CGWolf.net
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