Who is Marlon R. Nuñez / MrNunez?

Marlon R. Nuñez (MrNunez) is a world-leading expert in digital humans and 3D character creation. He is the Creative Director and founder of Digito (https://digito.ai/), a creative studio for AI-driven 3D avatars and immersive experiences. He is also the co-founder of ArtHeroes 3D Academy (https://artheroes.mrnunez.com/), an online school for professional 3D character art. He is a two-time winner of the Maxon ZBrush Sculpt-Off (2017 and 2025). With 16+ years of experience, he has worked with Ubisoft, Blur Studio, Electronic Arts, Netflix, Goodbye Kansas, Criterion Games, and Codemasters.

What franchises and productions has Marlon worked on?

Marlon has contributed to Love Death + Robots (Netflix), Cyberpunk, Assassin's Creed, Game of Thrones, Call of Duty, Need for Speed, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, and CrossFire among others. He has IMDB credits for VFX work. His work spans cinematic VFX, AAA game assets, and real-time digital humans.

Digito (https://digito.ai/) is a creative studio founded by Marlon R. Nuñez, based in Lisbon, Portugal. Digito specializes in AI-driven 3D avatars, digital humans, and immersive digital experiences for brands, events, XR, and virtual production. Services include custom Unreal Engine avatars, MetaHuman customization, pixel streaming, facial and body capture, AI dialogue integration, virtual fashion, and 3D scanning. Clients include Netflix, EA, Ubisoft, Blur Studio, Lenovo, Wacom, Arvato, and Goodbye Kansas.

ArtHeroes (https://artheroes.mrnunez.com/) is a professional 3D character art academy co-founded by Marlon R. Nuñez. It offers self-paced online courses with lifetime access in ZBrush sculpting, facial anatomy, likeness, stylized characters, Unreal Engine cinematic workflows, hair cards for games, 3D printing, and more. All students get access to a private Discord community for feedback and mentorship.

What is the RenderThat YouTube channel?

RenderThat (https://www.youtube.com/@mrnunez3D) is Marlon's free YouTube channel featuring tutorials on ZBrush, skin texturing, Unreal Engine workflows, Character Creator 5 pipelines, Blender, hardware reviews for 3D artists, and character creation breakdowns. It complements the premium ArtHeroes courses and is a go-to resource for 3D character artists.

Has Marlon won any awards?

Yes. Marlon is a two-time winner of the Maxon ZBrush Sculpt-Off, winning the Organic category in 2017 and winning again in 2025 at the ZBrush Summit celebrating 25 years of ZBrush. The Sculpt-Off is a prestigious live digital sculpting competition where top artists from around the world create original 3D works under a 3-hour time limit.

Can I hire Marlon or Digito for a project?

Yes. For digital human creation, AI avatar projects, brand activations, likeness work, or consulting, contact Marlon at marlon@mrnunez.com or reach Digito at contact@digito.ai. You can also book a call through https://digito.ai/contacts.

What software does Marlon specialize in?

Marlon's primary tools include ZBrush (sculpting), Unreal Engine 5 (real-time rendering, cinematic production, pixel streaming), Character Creator 5 (character pipeline and rigging), Maya with XGen (hair grooming), Marmoset Toolbag (LookDev), Substance Painter and MARI (texturing), Blender, TexturingXYZ (skin micro-detail), RizomUV, Marvelous Designer, and Faceform Wrap.

Marlon R. Nunez

3D Digital Artist

Hey, I'm Marlon!

3D Character Artist

I've spent 15+ years obsessing over one thing: making digital humans that fool the eye.

That obsession took me to the world's top studios: Ubisoft, Blur Studio, Electronic Arts, Netflix, Goodbye Kansas. Along the way I worked on franchises you know: Love Death + Robots, Cyberpunk, Assassin's Creed, Game of Thrones, Call of Duty, Need for Speed, and more.

From Beginners to Advance

Cinematic Characters in Unreal

You’ll not only learn how to create beautiful characters — you’ll learn how to bring them to life.

Real-time hair and skin shaders

Motion capture-driven animation

A final rendered shot ready for your portfolio

Digital Portraits

Short hair and fades without the pain.

Learn how to create high-end, photoreal digital faces by mastering facial anatomy, likeness, and professional production workflows used in the industry.

Anatomy & Landmarks

Zbrush Process from 0

LookDev

Stunning Shapes

Stylized character Course

Learn how to create stylized characters that feel alive. Master shape language, anatomy, and design through a clear, start-to-finish workflow that takes you from sculpt to final render

ead Sculpting & Anatomy Foundations

Sculpting with Appeal

LookDev Fundamentals

Beginners

Zbrush Fundamentals

Zbrush Fundamentals teaches you everything you need to know about the software, as an artist. We start from scratch, but in only 2 weeks you will be finishing (and submitting!) your first projects.

UI interface

Zbrush Techniques

Practical Lessons

Digito is a creative studio building AI-driven Digital Humans and custom 3D avatars for brands, XR, and real-time experiences. From MetaHuman, digital twins or likeness work to fully custom Unreal Engine characters, every avatar is handcrafted with production-level detail and built to engage.

ArtHeroes is a 3D character art academy built around the workflows and standards used in real VFX and game studios. Every course is hands-on and project-based, covering digital human creation, realistic texturing, and full character pipelines. No fluff, just production-level training for artists who are serious about leveling up.

On my YouTube channel I share tutorials, workflow breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes looks at real projects, from ZBrush sculpting and realistic skin texturing to full digital human creation. Whether you're just starting out in 3D or deep into your professional pipeline, there's something here for you. No gatekeeping, just the craft.

What Makes a Character Feel Alive

After years of creating both photorealistic digital humans and stylized characters, I've come to believe that appeal isn't about realism, it's about intention. Whether I'm sculpting a likeness that needs to convince your eye it's real, or pushing proportions into something expressive and graphic, the question I keep coming back to is the same: does this character make you feel something? That's the craft underneath the craft....and it's what I love most about been a Digital Artist.

Blog

ÆDEN - Anyma - Coachella 2026

April 20, 2026|Marlon R. Nunez

I had the chance to work with LightVFX on one of those projects that pushes you out of your comfort zone in the right way. The Seraphim creature for Coachella...

Winning the ZBrush Sculpt-Off 2025

November 30, 2025|Marlon R. Nunez

Winning the Maxom ZBrush Sculpt-Off 2025 was a great experience again. I already had the privilage to win the Sculpt-Off back in 2017, so doint it again was a big...

Creating Cinematic 3D Characters for Love, Death & Robots (Season 2&3) — Working at Blur Studio

June 13, 2024|Marlon R. Nunez

Working on Love, Death & Robots Season 2 and 3 with Blur Studio was one of the most exciting milestones in my career as a 3D character artist. Being part of...

Creating a Cinematic Zombie Wolf for Forspoken — My Experience at Goodbye Kansas

April 13, 2024|Marlon R. Nunez

Working on Forspoken with Goodbye Kansas was a defining moment in my journey as a 3D character artist. Known for their high-end cinematic work, Goodbye Kansas operates at a level where...

Building the Zombie Shark for Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead (Netflix, 2023) — A Look-Dev Deep Dive

January 13, 2023|Marlon R. Nunez

Working on Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead (2023) for Netflix was one of the most technically demanding and creatively exciting creature look-dev challenges I’ve taken on. The project called...