About Me

Shamsul Arifin

Hello

I’m Shamsul Arifin CGI Specialist

A dedicated 3D artist and designer with over 8 years of mentorship experience and a strong foundation in 3D animation, interior design, and visualization. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of blending technical expertise with creative vision, helping individuals and businesses bring their concepts to life.

What I Do
Today, as a freelance CGI artist, I specialize in:

    • 3D Floor Plan and Rendering
    • Interior Design and Photorealistic Rendering
    • 3D Product Modeling and Realistic Rendering
    • Low Poly Game Object Modeling

My Teaching Philosophy

Teaching is a core part of my identity. Over the years, I’ve trained hundreds of students in industry-standard tools such as Autodesk Maya, Unreal Engine, Blender, Substance Painter, and more. To extend my reach, I launched CGSkills, an online learning platform designed for aspiring 3D artists, architects, and VFX enthusiasts. Through cgskills.com, I aim to inspire and equip a global community of creators with the skills to thrive in the CGI industry.

Branding
66%
Illastration
77%
Feature works
88%
Branding
77%

Professional Experience

Freelance 3D Artist

Upwork, Fiverr, & Freelancer.com | 2013–Present

  • Completed more than 1,000 projects on platforms like Fiverr and Upwork, collaborating with architectural and gaming companies globally.
  • Delivered high-quality 3D models, renders, and animations for a wide range of projects, including 3D floor plans, game assets, product models, and interior/exterior visualizations.
  • Maintained a consistent 5-star rating for exceptional work quality, customer service, and timely delivery.

Director of Operations

Excellence Circuitecture | 2020–Present

  • Oversee daily operations, project management, and client relations for an architectural firm specializing in innovative designs.
  • Coordinate between various teams to ensure timely completion of projects while maintaining high standards of quality.

Head of 3D Animation & Visualization Department

Creative IT Institute | 2016–2024

  • Trained over 5,000 students in Professional Interior and Exterior Design and Professional 3D Animation courses.
  • Managed curriculum development, team leadership, and mentorship to build a highly capable department of instructors.
  • Established efficient workflows and introduced industry-standard techniques to optimize student learning and project outcomes.

Education

  • Architectural Visualization (Professional Course)
    Creative IT Institute, 2016
  • Graphics Design Training
    Graphics Training Center under the Technical Education Board, 2009

Key Software Skills

  • 3D Animation/Game-Related Software:

Autodesk Maya | Substance Painter | ZBrush | Marvelous Designer

Vray for Maya | KeyShot

  • Architecture-Related Software:

AutoCAD | SketchUp | Lumion | Vray for SketchUp | Enscape

  • Supporting Software:

Blender | Unreal Engine | SpeedTree | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator

Phoenix FD | Daz 3D | Marmoset Toolbag | TopoGun | 3DS Max

Soft Skills

  • Public Speaking | Leadership Training | Team Management
  • People Management | Focused and Outcome-Oriented Training

Public Speaking

Leadership

Team Management

Achievements

  • Built and led a team of talented mentors at Creative IT Institute, elevating the department’s standards.
  • Worked on the 3D visualization for the Bangladesh Government’s Dhaka Circular Road Part Two project in 2018.
  • Exhibited calligraphy at Shilpakala Academy in 2014 through the organization Gala.
  • Created numerous book covers as a prolific artist from 2010 to 2016.