I am a Senior 3D Character Artist and Art Director with a passion for creating expressive characters, creatures, and weapons for games and immersive experiences. I specialize in 3D modeling, texturing, and shaping art direction across AR/VR, mobile, and PC titles. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver cohesive visuals and memorable character-driven experiences. Over the years I’ve collaborated with studios like Intrepid Studios, Suning R&D Center USA, Machine Zone, Digital Domain, and Naked Sky Entertainment to deliver high-quality assets, concept art, and UI/Logo work, while contributing to art direction across projects and teams.

Danny Shinwoong Kang

I am a Senior 3D Character Artist and Art Director with a passion for creating expressive characters, creatures, and weapons for games and immersive experiences. I specialize in 3D modeling, texturing, and shaping art direction across AR/VR, mobile, and PC titles. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver cohesive visuals and memorable character-driven experiences. Over the years I’ve collaborated with studios like Intrepid Studios, Suning R&D Center USA, Machine Zone, Digital Domain, and Naked Sky Entertainment to deliver high-quality assets, concept art, and UI/Logo work, while contributing to art direction across projects and teams.

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I am a Senior 3D Character Artist and Art Director with a passion for creating expressive characters, creatures, and weapons for games and immersive experiences. I specialize in 3D modeling, texturing, and shaping art direction across AR/VR, mobile, and PC titles. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver cohesive visuals and memorable character-driven experiences.

Over the years I’ve collaborated with studios like Intrepid Studios, Suning R&D Center USA, Machine Zone, Digital Domain, and Naked Sky Entertainment to deliver high-quality assets, concept art, and UI/Logo work, while contributing to art direction across projects and teams.

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Work Experience

Senior 3D Character Artist at Intrepid Studios, Inc
August 1, 2020 - January 1, 2026
MMORPG project Ashes of Creation – create 3D characters, creatures and weapons modeling, texture work; contributed to 2D UI/Icon/logo design and concept art; provided art direction for multiple projects.
Senior 3D Character Artist at Suning R&D Center USA
October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2019
AR/Hologram/VR/Fashion/App projects – create 3D characters, costumes and building modeling, texture work; produce 2D UI/Icon/logo design, concept art; act as Art Director for all projects.
Senior 3D Character Artist at Machine Zone
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017
Interactive Action Strategy Game (iOS) – Game of War, Mobile Strike, Final Fantasy titles – create 3D characters, creatures and weapons modeling, texture work.
Senior 3D Character Artist at Digital Domain
May 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
VR project for film Ready Player One; Kung Fu Panda – create 3D characters, weapons and textures; prop modeling and cleanup.
Art Director at Naked Sky Entertainment
June 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
Tactical turn-based game (iOS) with facial tracking app (Muvio); 2D UI/Icon/Logo design; concept art; art direction for all projects.
Senior 3D Character Artist at Roboto ki
June 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014
FPS, RPG (PS4, PC) Human Element – create 3D characters, creatures and weapons modeling; texture work; create 3D scan data; lead character direction; concept art.
Senior 3D Character Artist at Digital Domain
April 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012
Marvel film Iron Man 3 – Iron Man suit modeling (Mark 40); prop modeling; cleanup work.
Senior 3D Character Artist at Kung Fu Factory
June 1, 2011 - April 1, 2012
Fighting game (PS3) Girl Fight, Spartacus – create 3D characters; lead character direction; concept art.
Senior 3D Character Artist at Electronic Arts
February 1, 2010 - June 1, 2011
Life simulation game (PC) The Sims Medieval; Age of Champions – create 3D characters; concept art.

Education

MFA Animation & Visual Effect (3D Modeling) at Academy of Art University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009

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Industry Experience

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