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I’m a highly motivated 3D generalist and art director with 5+ years of experience bringing imagination to reality through animation and video game–style visuals. I can move smoothly through the full 3D production pipeline—from concept creation to final rendering—while delivering high-quality visuals that capture audiences and drive engagement. I’ve led and supported production across a variety of projects, including video games, product commercials, and promotional animation content. From mentoring trainees in 3D animation fundamentals to working as an event-focused 3D generalist and co-developing animated content for a studio mascot and client campaigns, I enjoy turning creative direction into polished, production-ready results.…I’m a highly motivated 3D generalist and art director with 5+ years of experience bringing imagination to reality through animation and video game–style visuals. I can move smoothly through the full 3D production pipeline—from concept creation to final rendering—while delivering high-quality visuals that capture audiences and drive engagement. I’ve led and supported production across a variety of projects, including video games, product commercials, and promotional animation content. From mentoring trainees in 3D animation fundamentals to working as an event-focused 3D generalist and co-developing animated content for a studio mascot and client campaigns, I enjoy turning creative direction into polished, production-ready results.

Kirubel Fikremariam

3D Modeler, 3D Animator, Art Director, +3

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I’m a highly motivated 3D generalist and art director with 5+ years of experience bringing imagination to reality through animation and video game–style visuals. I can move smoothly through the full 3D production pipeline—from concept creation to final rendering—while delivering high-quality visuals that capture audiences and drive engagement. I’ve led and supported production across a variety of projects, including video games, product commercials, and promotional animation content. From mentoring trainees in 3D animation fundamentals to working as an event-focused 3D generalist and co-developing animated content for a studio mascot and client campaigns, I enjoy turning creative direction into polished, production-ready results.…I’m a highly motivated 3D generalist and art director with 5+ years of experience bringing imagination to reality through animation and video game–style visuals. I can move smoothly through the full 3D production pipeline—from concept creation to final rendering—while delivering high-quality visuals that capture audiences and drive engagement. I’ve led and supported production across a variety of projects, including video games, product commercials, and promotional animation content. From mentoring trainees in 3D animation fundamentals to working as an event-focused 3D generalist and co-developing animated content for a studio mascot and client campaigns, I enjoy turning creative direction into polished, production-ready results.

Available to hire

I’m a highly motivated 3D generalist and art director with 5+ years of experience bringing imagination to reality through animation and video game–style visuals. I can move smoothly through the full 3D production pipeline—from concept creation to final rendering—while delivering high-quality visuals that capture audiences and drive engagement.

I’ve led and supported production across a variety of projects, including video games, product commercials, and promotional animation content. From mentoring trainees in 3D animation fundamentals to working as an event-focused 3D generalist and co-developing animated content for a studio mascot and client campaigns, I enjoy turning creative direction into polished, production-ready results.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Surface Pattern Design

Intermediate

Adobe Photoshop

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

3D Generalist / Art Director at Kirubel Fikremariam (event visuals)

March 1, 2026 - October 1, 2026

Worked as a team lead in developing 3D animated content, primarily targeted at concert screens and international event visuals.

Freelance 3D Animator at C.A.T.S Digital Studio

January 12, 2025 - Present

I've been working on a short animated series for the social media page "Pif's World" under CATS studio. I'm responsible for writing, animating, environments and lighting various short episodes about a mascot character named Pif. I've also worked on miscellaneous projects like product animation and animated commercials.

Mentor / Trainer (3D Animation) at "aaanimate" training program

January 30, 2023 - September 29, 2025

I was One of six mentors for three12-week training programs aimed at teaching the basics of 3D animation and familiarizing trainees with the tools to produce animated content independently. The program featured guest mentors from local and international backgrounds, sharing insightful lectures and hosting one-on-one sessions with trainees.

3D Animator / 3D Generalist (freelance) at CATS Studio (animation studio)

November 1, 2021 - July 31, 2025

Worked on animated scenes for the studio’s mascot “Pif,” supporting promotional materials and commercial client projects for the studio.

Art Director and 3D Generalist

November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024

Worked across a range of animated and creative projects including video games, product commercials, and miscellaneous animation projects.

3D Artist at Seven Communications

November 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025

W ork ed with product photographers to create 3D renderings for product visualization. Single-handedly covered the roles in the 3D animation department. Created various product animations for commercials.

3D Animation Mentor at Infinite Journeys / Training programs (6-week cohorts)

August 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021

Mentored trainees across two 12-week training programs focused on teaching core 3D animation basics and familiarizing participants with tools to reach the level required to produce their own animated content.

3D Artist / 3D Animator at ARM AImran Mazar (Seven communications) / ETS ???

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Worked as the first 3D artist at the company, collaborating with product photographers to create 3D renderings for product visualizations. Single-handedly covered roles in the 3D animation department, creating product animations for commercials. Also handled internal animation needs for marketing and promotional materials.