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Ken Brilliant

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I’ve built a professional career across both digital and practical effects, specializing in character and creature creation.

About

I’ve built a professional career across both digital and practical effects, specializing in character and creature creation. I thrive across a wide range of art directions—from photoreal to highly stylized—and I enjoy solving visual challenges with a hands-on, collaborative approach.

Over the years I’ve contributed to high-profile TV shows and feature films, created hero assets and doubles from scans and photography, and taught digital sculpting to aspiring artists. I’m driven by curiosity, constantly learning new tools, and I deliver quality work on tight deadlines. I also have experience with creating models for 3D printing

  • 19 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 10 roles

Character Artist · Ghost VFXMay 2021 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

Provided 3D models and textures for various television shows and movies including The Walking Dead.

Character Artist · Method StudiosFeb 2020 – Mar 2023 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Facilitated the translation of game model characters to a high resolution print format.

Character Artist · MoustrappeJul 2019 – Aug 2019 · 2 mos

Worked closely with art directors to model and create stylized animals for a Disney World live projection in the theme park.

Character Artist · Encore EffectsDec 2017 – May 2019 · 1 yr 6 mos
Instructor: Digital Sculpting and Character Creation · L.A. Film SchoolNov 2016 – Dec 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos
Character Artist · The AsylumJan 2010 – Dec 2016 · 7 yrs
Hard Surface Texture Painter · Digital DomainJan 2009 – Dec 2010 · 2 yrs
Character Artist · Amalgamated PixelsJan 2007 – Dec 2009 · 3 yrs

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts · School of Visual Arts2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards

3D Design Big Kahuna Award for character design (also nominated for animation)1999 – 2025

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