Loading…
Portfolio
Riley Brown
3D generalist, creator of rileyb3d.com. I've been doing this for 11 years. I'm still excited about my work!
Modeling & texturing
Custom game props
Personally responsible for all aspects. Modeling, UV'd, and textured in Blender.
Game development
Generalist game development
I build playable systems end to end. The First Person Kit is my first-person game template for Blender and Godot. Tag meshes in Blender, drop the level into Godot 4.6, and the kit wires up doors, items, radios, light switches, look cameras, and level transitions.
Personal channel
Solo writing, production, and edit
On the rileyb3d channel I'm responsible for every piece: writing, producing visuals, sound design, and the cut.
Web & open source
rileyb3d.com: community, tools, training
I designed, built, and run rileyb3d.com end-to-end. I also build the custom Blender tools on the site, produce most of the assets, and write the Blender training.
Animation
Real Engineering 3D visualizations
I produce animations and technical visualizations for the Real Engineering YouTube channel. A few of the videos I contributed 3D work to:
Reels
Product visualization
Products in 3D
A selection of product visualization work spanning watches, mattresses, fitness gear, packaging, and more.
VFX
Set extension & in-camera replacement
3D VFX integrated into live video. Set extensions, replacements, comp work.
Featured
Contracted Producer for Blender Guru
From June 2025 to May 2026 I was contracted to produce videos for Blender Guru and Poliigon. Writing, production, editing, sound design, and broad 3D help and research across the board.
Asset library
Models from the rileyb3d library
Every model here is one I've modeled, textured, and packed for the rileyb3d 3D library. 64 assets so far, with more dropping all the time.
5 Gallon Bucket
Trenching Shovel
Sleeping Bag Sack
Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Monster Fish (Dunkleosteus)
Gallon Milk Jug
Digital Recorder
Canyon Wall.009
Canyon Wall.008
Canyon Wall
Canyon Wall.007
Canyon Wall.006
Canyon Wall.005
Canyon Wall.004
Canyon Wall.003
Canyon Wall.002
Canyon Wall.001
Canyon Wall.010
Canyon Ledge
Flower Bush
Sagebrush
Handcart
Whiskey Bottles
Pool Floaty
Play Structure
T Bone Steak
Hawaiian Pizza
Pan con Tomate
Pizza
Wallet
Traffic Cone
Point of Sale
Metal Double Door
Trash Bin
Poster Display Case
Velvet Rope Barrier
Paper Cup
Popcorn Bucket
Theatre Seat
Theatre Sign
Key
Vintage Radio
Coffee Mug
Pill Bottle
Sushi
Coffee Cup
Musubi
Notebook
Standing Desk
Pancakes
Studio Light
Oatmeal Bowl
Interior Door
Speaker
Totem Pole 2
Boulder
Gamepad
Soda Can
Smart Phone
Keyboard
Computer Mouse
Monitor Stand
Desktop Computer
Monitor
Personal project
Night Shift Archive
A personal indie-horror game mockup. I'm responsible for all props, textures, environments, animation, and the video edit.
Night Shift Archive. A personal game mockup project.
Real-time environment
Subway Station Project
A real-time subway station environment built in Blender and Unreal Engine 5. I made a YouTube tutorial walking through the full process.
Beyond 3D
Miscellaneous creative experience
- •Camera, lighting, and audio gear. I've worked on set as a grip and camera operator.
- •Web development. I designed and built rileyb3d.com from scratch as a place for free resources, training, and tools.
Resume
Experience
Contracted Producer
at Blender GuruJun 2025 to May 2026
Contracted to produce videos for Blender Guru and Poliigon. Writing, production, editing, sound design, and broad 3D help and research across the board.
- •Wrote, produced, and edited Blender Guru videos (starting with “10 Easy Ways to Render Faster in Blender”).
- •Produced Blender Guru's paid course, the Beginner's Academy.
- •Answered student questions and provided community support.
- •Generalist 3D services for Blender Guru and Poliigon as needed (product rendering, shorts, technical writing, research).
Freelance Creative
2015 to Present
Wide range of creative generalist services: modeling, texturing, animation, video production, web design and development. I keep taking on freelance 3D work as availability allows because I genuinely enjoy current Blender workflows.
3D Generalist Team Lead
at Malouf CompaniesAug 2018 to Aug 2023 · 5 years
Oversaw a team of in-house and remote 3D artists, managing all aspects of 3D content production for a furniture company.
- •Managed disciplines across modeling, texturing, lighting, and real-time asset optimization.
- •Helped develop the production pipeline. Very much a generalist role.
Design Manager
at Outdoor VitalsMay 2016 to Jul 2018 · 2 years 3 months
Tackled design, photo, and video projects for an outdoor gear startup.
- •Foundational experience across photography, video, design, and web development.
Software & skills
- Blender11 years
- DaVinci Resolve6 years
- Godot1 year (personal game)
- Adobe (Photoshop, Premiere, etc.)general
I keep organized with database tools like Notion. Generally tech and design savvy. If you need me to use something specific, it's not a problem to learn.
Get in touch
I'm always happy to chat about 3D, freelance, or collaboration.
rileyb3d@gmail.com