Karol Michalik

Available to hire

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Language

English
Advanced
Polish
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Design / Art Director at Quantum Forge Studio
November 1, 2023 - Present
Lead creative vision and operations for a studio developing two game titles (2D tower defense, procedural 3D RPG/hack-and-slash), managing all visual aspects from concept through delivery while building and directing a 10-person creative team.
3D Generalist & Motion Designer at Katana Studio LTD.
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
Art-directed and delivered high-end automotive visualization campaigns for Smart and Nissan brands, managing complete creative process from pitch through final delivery while handling client relationships for Fortune 500 accounts.
Creative Director & Content Creator at Self Employment
June 1, 2021 - Present
Operating independent creative practice combining client campaign direction with educational content creation and innovation in AI-augmented creative workflows.
Senior Motion Designer & VFX Lead at NOX Studio Mufu - Creative Studio
March 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Led motion design and VFX for corporate campaigns, collaborating with creative directors and managing projects from concept through delivery for high-profile Polish and international brands. Produced broadcast-quality motion graphics, mentored junior designers, and contributed to establishing production pipelines and large-format event graphics.

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology at Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University, Warsaw
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Adobe Certified - Photoshop
January 1, 2013 - April 11, 2026
After Effects Advanced Module (IT Media)
January 1, 2019 - April 11, 2026
Unreal Engine 5 Specialized Training
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Midjourney Pro (concept visualization)
January 11, 2030 - April 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail

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