I am a passionate 3D artist with a love for creating unique characters and concepts. My creative approach combines imagination with solid technical know-how to craft captivating 3D characters that grab attention. I enjoy building assets, models and textures in Cinema 4D and Redshift, and I have strong skills in drawing, modeling, retopology, UVs and texturing of 3D characters. I stay up to date with modern tools and techniques to deliver high-quality 3D graphics and visual communications. I’m always learning to meet the evolving demands of the industry, and I’m happy to share additional work samples and references. If there isn’t a suitable role at the moment, I’d still appreciate a like on Behance or Instagram.

Michael Kürten

I am a passionate 3D artist with a love for creating unique characters and concepts. My creative approach combines imagination with solid technical know-how to craft captivating 3D characters that grab attention. I enjoy building assets, models and textures in Cinema 4D and Redshift, and I have strong skills in drawing, modeling, retopology, UVs and texturing of 3D characters. I stay up to date with modern tools and techniques to deliver high-quality 3D graphics and visual communications. I’m always learning to meet the evolving demands of the industry, and I’m happy to share additional work samples and references. If there isn’t a suitable role at the moment, I’d still appreciate a like on Behance or Instagram.

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I am a passionate 3D artist with a love for creating unique characters and concepts. My creative approach combines imagination with solid technical know-how to craft captivating 3D characters that grab attention. I enjoy building assets, models and textures in Cinema 4D and Redshift, and I have strong skills in drawing, modeling, retopology, UVs and texturing of 3D characters.

I stay up to date with modern tools and techniques to deliver high-quality 3D graphics and visual communications. I’m always learning to meet the evolving demands of the industry, and I’m happy to share additional work samples and references. If there isn’t a suitable role at the moment, I’d still appreciate a like on Behance or Instagram.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Managing Director at Kürten Design
January 1, 2003 - Present
Oversee design studio, brand development, and project delivery; responsible for strategy, client relations and operations.
Freelance Designer, 3D Artist, Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Grafik-M
January 1, 2003 - Present
Freelance design and 3D art work; develops characters, concepts, assets and textures using Cinema 4D and Redshift.
Graphic Designer at D&W Motorsport Germany
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Graphic designer creating branding and marketing visuals for motorsports company.
Head of Graphics Department at ZYX-Music in Merenberg
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
Led the graphics department; produced visuals for music label and artists.
Graphic Designer at Various Agencies
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
Performed short-term graphic design assignments across multiple agencies.

Education

Vocational training in design technology at Könnecke vocational school for design technology
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1994
Abitur at Konrad-Heresbach Gymnasium Mettmann
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1991

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other