João Pires

João Pires has an extensive work experience in the field of 3D modeling and visual effects. João started their career as a 3D modeler at MPC in 2014 and worked there until March 2015. João then joined Electric Theatre Collective as a freelance 3D artist modeller and sculptor from March 2015 to June 2015. In September 2015, they moved to Lexhag - Visual Effects where they worked as a 3D generalist until September 2015. João returned to Electric Theatre Collective as a 3D artist from September 2015 to February 2016. João then worked at Double Negative as a TD generalist from March 2016 to June 2016. From July 2016 to December 2016, they worked at Milk Visual Effects as a modeler and texture artist. In January 2017, they joined Framestore as a 3D modeler and worked there until March 2017. João then returned to Electric Theatre Collective as a 3D generalist from April 2017 to November 2018. In January 2019, they joined The Mill as a 3D character artist and worked there until April 2023. Currently, they are serving as the Lead Character Artist at Untold Studios from April 2023.

João Pires completed their education in a chronological manner. In 2001, they enrolled at Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa, where they pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Fine Arts. João dedicated six years to this program, eventually finishing in 2007. Subsequently, in 2014, Pires attended ESCAPE STUDIOS, undertaking a short-term course in Visual Effects. Thus, their education history includes a Master's degree in Fine Arts from Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa and a brief course in VFX Generalist from ESCAPE STUDIOS.