Shōjō Studio

I specialize in transforming digital models into physical forms.

My primary focus is bringing art to life through the creation of designer toys, statues, and miniatures. However, my skills extend beyond artistic applications. I collaborate with a diverse clientele on a wide range of projects, including: Decorative pieces, Props for various industries, Functional prototypes

• Creative direction for original designs and custom client projects
• Oversee the execution from other talented artist for our in-house creation and/or custom client orders
• Organize end-to-end production process, from conceptualization to final delivery
• Develop and maintain production schedules
• Monitor daily production activities for both in-house creations and client orders
• Manage inventory for recurring sale items and raw materials (filament, resins, 3d printers parts,...) minimizing downtime and production delays
• Prepare & optimize 3d models for printing (Supports, hollowing,...)
• 3D printing technology expertise (FSM, SLA)
• Knowledge of a wide range of software such as Zbrush,3DsMax, Blender, Adobe Suite, Lychee, Cura,..
• Skilled at explaining project requirements and material considerations to clients, helping them make informed decisions for their specific needs.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to 3D printers and other equipment to ensure continuous operation

Studio Wa Vietnam specializes in the creation of real-time interactive application, augmented

and virtual reality applications and 3D animation for safety training and simulation.

My role is to provide artistic leadership and lead the creative team to

drive the overall vision of the projects

Other of my responsibilities within the studio:

• Projects planning and scheduling
• Assign, monitor and track daily tasks and progress from the team
• Communication and updates to the management team in Japan
• Implement new workflow, softwares and techniques and keep up with new creative technologies as well as analyze new trends
• Review and approve the work of the creative team and ensure they reach the expected artistic quality
• To be consulted and take part in the hiring of new team members.
• As one of the senior artist of the studio, I'm also hands-on the job when needed.
• Research and keep up with new creative technologies and trends
• Skills assessment of the creative team to prepare and provide adequate and continuous training

After working mostly for the advertising industry, I have been focusing to 3D printing for the past 5 years to bring digital models into physical forms.

• Monitor daily production activities for both in-house creations and client orders
• Manage inventory for recurring sale items and raw materials (filament, resins, 3d printers parts,...) minimizing downtime and production delays
• Prepare & optimize 3d models for printing (Supports, hollowing,...)
• 3D printing technology expertise (FDM, SLA)
• Knowledge of a wide range of software such as Zbrush,3DsMax, Blender, Adobe Suite, Lychee, Cura,..
• Skilled at explaining project requirements and material considerations to clients, helping them make informed decisions for their specific needs.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to 3D printers and other equipment to ensure continuous operation

• Conducted comprehensive research for the implementation of a turnkey VR arena solution for a prospective Family Entertainment Center (FEC) in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Identified and evaluated all necessary components for creating a custom VR arena, ensuring optimal performance and customer engagement.
• Investigated a wide range of arcade games and immersive experiences to diversify the entertainment offerings within the FEC.
• Researched various cashless card system providers, focusing on seamless integration and user experience.
• Coordinated and led calls with vendors and solution providers, facilitating detailed presentations and discussions.
• Performed in-depth comparisons of vendors, solutions, and quotations to identify the most cost-effective and reliable options for the project.

• Management and supervision of the 3D team
• Research and training for new techniques, software,...to improve the workflow of the studio
• Project planning
• Hands-on project as lead 3D artist

• Formation of the 3D team for architectural rendering in VRay
• Supervision and leadership of the 3D team
• Quality Control of the 3D and 2D team

• 3D artist generalist using Maya
• Worked on TVC, corporate videos,3d animation for children show