Mariia Kukis

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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.

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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.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined November 2025

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 10 roles

3D Animator · StudiOSMar 2025 – Mar 2025 · 1 mo

Character animation for game assets; projects include Fishdom, Township, Gardenscapes, Marketing Creatives

Freelance 3D Animator · Moonhaus StudioJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Freelance animator for commercial 3D animations, game cinematics, and short films. Worked on projects: Amir, Alim Adventure, Aradena, Nova Posta Zagrava Studio.

3D Animator · Moonhauzen StudioJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Freelance animator for commercial 3D animation, game cinematics, and short films. Worked on projects: Amir, Alim Adventure, Aradena, Nova Posta Zaglava.

Freelance 3D Animator · Moonhauzen StudioJan 2022 – Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mos
3D Animator · Rivne StudiosOct 2021 – Mar 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos
3D Animator · Rivne StudioOct 2021 – Mar 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos
3D Animator · Whale AppSep 2021 – Sep 2021 · 1 mo
3D Animator · Whale AppAug 2020 – Sep 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

Education· 15

Master's degree in Architectural Environmental Design · Lviv Polytechnic National University2012 – 2017
Professional 3D Animation in Autodesk Maya · STEP Computer Academy2018 – 2019
Cartoon Animation Course · Online Institute2030 – 2025
Master's degree in Architectural Environmental Design · Lviv Polytechnic National University2012 – 2017

Certifications and awards· 7

Master's Degree in Architectural Environmental Design2012 – 2017
Professional 3D Animation in Autodesk Maya2018 – 2019
Cartoon Animation Course2030 – 2025
Cartoon Animation Course2030 – 2025

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