Hi, I’m Mariia Kukis, a 3D Animator from Lviv, Ukraine. I create 3D characters and scenes for games, cinematic sequences, and short films, with a focus on quality and storytelling. I’m based in Lviv and enjoy collaborating with teams to bring concepts to life. With over 6 years in the game and animation industries, I’m skilled in character animation, rigging, and skinning, and I’m comfortable handling end-to-end asset workflows for mobile and desktop projects.…

Mariia Kukis

Hi, I’m Mariia Kukis, a 3D Animator from Lviv, Ukraine. I create 3D characters and scenes for games, cinematic sequences, and short films, with a focus on quality and storytelling. I’m based in Lviv and enjoy collaborating with teams to bring concepts to life. With over 6 years in the game and animation industries, I’m skilled in character animation, rigging, and skinning, and I’m comfortable handling end-to-end asset workflows for mobile and desktop projects.…

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Hi, I’m Mariia Kukis, a 3D Animator from Lviv, Ukraine. I create 3D characters and scenes for games, cinematic sequences, and short films, with a focus on quality and storytelling. I’m based in Lviv and enjoy collaborating with teams to bring concepts to life.

With over 6 years in the game and animation industries, I’m skilled in character animation, rigging, and skinning, and I’m comfortable handling end-to-end asset workflows for mobile and desktop projects.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Ukrainian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance 3D Animator at Moonhauzen Studio
January 1, 2022 - November 13, 2025
Freelance animator for commercial 3D animations, game cinematics, and short films
3D Animator at StudiOS
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Character animation for game assets; projects include Fishdom, Township, Gardenscapes, Marketing Creatives
3D Animator at Whale App
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Character animation for mobile games; rigging and skin setup; projects: Family Zoo, Solitaire, Ranch Solitaire, Resort Hotel
3D Animator at Dave and Ava Animation Studio
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Character animations for the animated series Dave and Ava on YouTube
3D Animator at Moonhauzen Studio
January 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance animator for commercial 3D animation, game cinematics, and short films. Worked on projects: Amir, Alim Adventure, Aradena, Nova Posta Zaglava.
3D Animator at Rivne Studio
October 1, 2021 - March 1, 2025
Character animation for game assets. Worked on projects: Fishdom, Township, Gardenscapes, Marketing Creatives.
3D Animator at Whale App
August 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Character animation for mobile games. Rig and skin setup. Worked on projects: Family Zoo, Rancho Solitaire, Resort Hotel.
3D Animator at Dave and Ava Animation Studio
February 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020
Character animations for the animated series Dave and Ava on YouTube.
3D Animator at Rivne Studios
October 1, 2021 - March 1, 2025
Character animation for game assets. Projects included Fishdom, Township, Gardenscapes, Marketing Creatives.
Freelance 3D Animator at Moonhaus Studio
January 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance animator for commercial 3D animations, game cinematics, and short films. Worked on projects: Amir, Alim Adventure, Aradena, Nova Posta Zagrava Studio.

Education

Master's degree in Architectural Environmental Design at Lviv Polytechnic National University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Professional 3D Animation in Autodesk Maya at STEP Computer Academy
May 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Cartoon Animation Course at Online Institute
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
Master's degree in Architectural Environmental Design at Lviv Polytechnic National University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Professional 3D Animation in Autodesk Maya at STEP Computer Academy
May 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Cartoon Animation Course at Online Institute
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
Master's degree at Lviv Polytechnic National University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Professional 3D Animation in Autodesk Maya at STEP Computer Academy
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
3D Animation Cartoon Course at Online Institute
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Master's degree in Architectural Environmental Design at Lviv Polytechnic National University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Certificate in Professional 3D Animation in Autodesk Maya at STEP Computer Academy
May 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Cartoon Animation at Project Online Institute
May 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Master’s degree in Architectural Environmental Design at Lviv Polytechnic National University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Professional 3D Animation in Autodesk Maya at STEP Computer Academy
May 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
3D Animation Course “Cartoon Animation” at Project Online Institute
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Architectural Environmental Design
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Professional 3D Animation in Autodesk Maya
May 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Cartoon Animation Course
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
Cartoon Animation Course
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
Professional 3D Animation in Autodesk Maya
May 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Professional 3D Animation in Autodesk Maya
May 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Cartoon Animation
May 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

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

Skills

Experience Level