Salena Mahina
Salena Mahina
2D/3D Designer & Art Director
New York, United States

About

Hi! I’m Salena, a 2D Designer & 3D Artist passionate about creating visually engaging worlds and consumer-driven products. With an MFA in Animation and dual BAs in Graphic Design and Public Relations, I merge artistic vision with strategic execution. My expertise spans environment design, asset modeling, concept design, art direction, and creative project management, guiding projects from concept to completion.

My design journey has taken me across industries—from publishing and animation to interactive media. Whether I’m developing detailed 3D models, designing book covers and interiors, crafting compelling visual narratives, or managing complex creative pipelines, I thrive on blending artistry with efficiency. I’m always eager to collaborate on projects that push creative boundaries.

When I’m not designing, you’ll find me learning new languages, playing The Sims, diving into genealogy, or planning my next international adventure.

Let’s create something amazing together!

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Skills

Art DirectionConcept ArtConcept DesignEnvironment Design3D ModelingCharacter ModelingProp ModelingRiggingCharacter DesignProp DesignSet DesignGraphic DesignSketchingProject ManagementBook DesignPublishing

Software proficiency

Acrobat
Acrobat
After Effects
After Effects
Illustrator
Illustrator
Dreamweaver
Dreamweaver
InDesign
InDesign
Premiere
Premiere
Photoshop
Photoshop
Arnold
Arnold
Maya
Maya
Marmoset Toolbag
Marmoset Toolbag
RenderMan
RenderMan
SketchBook Pro
SketchBook Pro
SpeedTree
SpeedTree
Substance 3D Designer
Substance 3D Designer
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Painter
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
ZBrush
ZBrush

Productions

    • Movie
      Troy Vs Webber
    • Year
      2018
    • Role
      3D Character Modeler
    • Company
      Savannah College of Art and Design
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