Senior 3D Artist and Concept Artist with 15+ years of experience delivering production-ready, high-fidelity visuals across automotive, industrial, film, and premium visualization. I specialize in CAD-based digital twin asset creation, physically accurate PBR rendering, and clean, structured 3D systems. I also build garment and cloth models using CLO for character and product visualization, and I focus on scalable workflows—from concept and visual direction to implementation across offline and real-time pipelines.

Daniel Kannegiesser

Senior 3D Artist and Concept Artist with 15+ years of experience delivering production-ready, high-fidelity visuals across automotive, industrial, film, and premium visualization. I specialize in CAD-based digital twin asset creation, physically accurate PBR rendering, and clean, structured 3D systems. I also build garment and cloth models using CLO for character and product visualization, and I focus on scalable workflows—from concept and visual direction to implementation across offline and real-time pipelines.

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Senior 3D Artist and Concept Artist with 15+ years of experience delivering production-ready, high-fidelity visuals across automotive, industrial, film, and premium visualization. I specialize in CAD-based digital twin asset creation, physically accurate PBR rendering, and clean, structured 3D systems.

I also build garment and cloth models using CLO for character and product visualization, and I focus on scalable workflows—from concept and visual direction to implementation across offline and real-time pipelines.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior 3D Artist at Unexpected GmbH
May 1, 2024 - July 25, 2025
Responsible for hard surface modeling, concept art, and art direction from December 2012 to May 2024. Led creative processes and contributed senior-level design and modeling expertise.
Senior 3D Artist at Unexpected GmbH
January 5, 2024 - October 17, 2025
Led projects in hard surface modeling and concept art, providing art direction.
Co-Founder (Indie Game Project, Unreal Engine 5)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Defined the visual language from early concept development through implementation. Worked on environment design, cinematic composition, and atmospheric world-building. Modeled CAD-based assets as needed, and created garment/cloth models using CLO for characters and environmental props. Built cohesive interactive environments for Unreal Engine 5 and maintained long-term creative direction with structured artistic and technical standards.
Co-Founder at Indie Game Project (Unreal Engine 5)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Defined visual language from early concept development through implementation. Created environment design, cinematic composition, and atmospheric world-building. Modeled precise CAD-based assets where required and created garment/cloth models using CLO for characters and environmental props. Built cohesive interactive environments for Unreal Engine 5 and maintained long-term creative direction with structured artistic and technical standards.
3D Generalist at Freelancer
December 31, 2012 - July 25, 2025
Worked independently providing 3D generalist services for various projects.
Senior 3D Artist / Art Direction at Unexpected GmbH
December 1, 2012 - May 31, 2024
Developed high-fidelity digital twin assets for automotive and industrial clients. Worked directly from CAD data, modifying engineering geometry and building accurate models from scratch. Led hard-surface modeling and concept development for complex product visualizations. Created digital garments and cloth models using CLO for visualization and presentation where required. Established physically coherent material and lighting setups using PBR workflows. Contributed to visual direction and consistency across large-scale commercial productions, delivering production-ready assets under strict technical and time constraints.
Freelancer - 3D Generalist at Unexpected GmbH
December 1, 2012 - October 17, 2025
Worked on diverse projects as a freelancer, focusing on 3D generalist tasks.
3D Generalist Trainee at Unexpected GmbH
December 31, 2008 - July 25, 2025
Trainee position focused on 3D generalist responsibilities.
3D Generalist at Freelancer
December 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012
Provided 3D modeling, visualization, and concept services for commercial clients. Produced photorealistic assets for advertising and product visualization.
3D Generalist Trainee at Unexpected GmbH
December 1, 2008 - October 17, 2025
Assisted in various 3D modeling projects, learning industry-standard tools and techniques.
Trainee at GZD Interactive Medienproduktion
September 30, 2007 - July 25, 2025
Trainee position in interactive media production.
Trainee at GZD Interactive Medienproduktion
September 1, 2007 - October 17, 2025
Developed skills in interactive media production.
Trainee at Die CREW Stuttgart Werbeagentur
April 30, 2006 - July 25, 2025
Trainee position in advertising agency setting.
Trainee at Die CREW Stuttgart Werbeagentur
April 1, 2006 - October 17, 2025
Gained foundational experience in advertising and creative media.

Education

Secondary School Certificate (Mittlere Reife) at Realschule Korntal
August 1, 1997 - July 31, 1999
State-Certified Graphic Designer at Johannes Gutenberg School, Center for Printing and Communication
September 1, 1999 - July 31, 2002
Certificate in Animation Production at London College of Communication L.C.C.
December 1, 2004 - January 31, 2005
Secondary School Certificate at Realschule Korntal
August 1, 1997 - July 1, 1999
State-Certified Graphic Designer at Johannes Gutenberg School, Center for Printing and Communication
September 1, 1999 - July 1, 2002
Certificate in Animation Production at London College of Communication L.C.C.
December 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Certificate in Animation Production at London College of Communication
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
State-Certified Graphic Designer at Johannes Gutenberg School, Center for Printing and Communication
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
Certificate in Animation Production at London College of Communication
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
State-Certified Graphic Designer at Johannes Gutenberg School, Center for Printing and Communication
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
Certificate in Animation Production at London College of Communication
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
State-Certified Graphic Designer at Johannes Gutenberg School, Center for Printing and Communication
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
Certificate in Animation Production at London College of Communication
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
State-Certified Graphic Designer at Johannes Gutenberg School, Center for Printing and Communication
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
Certificate in Animation Production at London College of Communication
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
State-Certified Graphic Designer at Johannes Gutenberg School, Center for Printing and Communication
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate in Animation Production
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
State-Certified Graphic Designer
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
Certificate in Animation Production
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
State-Certified Graphic Designer
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Computers & Electronics, Gaming, Other