I’m a 25-year-old 3D artist from Nicosia, Cyprus with a strong passion for CGI and compositing that began with watching music videos featuring compelling digital effects. I love immersing myself in creative flow, working on 3D modeling, sculpting, texturing, UV mapping, and compositing to bring vivid concepts to life. My discipline and teamwork skills were honed during my military service, shaping my professional work ethic. My creative process blends technical precision with storytelling and audience understanding, ensuring optimized projects that meet deadlines. I thrive on collaboration and continuous learning to grow within CGI and VFX, striving to leave a memorable impact through my visual designs.

Kyriakos Kontopoulos

I’m a 25-year-old 3D artist from Nicosia, Cyprus with a strong passion for CGI and compositing that began with watching music videos featuring compelling digital effects. I love immersing myself in creative flow, working on 3D modeling, sculpting, texturing, UV mapping, and compositing to bring vivid concepts to life. My discipline and teamwork skills were honed during my military service, shaping my professional work ethic. My creative process blends technical precision with storytelling and audience understanding, ensuring optimized projects that meet deadlines. I thrive on collaboration and continuous learning to grow within CGI and VFX, striving to leave a memorable impact through my visual designs.

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I’m a 25-year-old 3D artist from Nicosia, Cyprus with a strong passion for CGI and compositing that began with watching music videos featuring compelling digital effects. I love immersing myself in creative flow, working on 3D modeling, sculpting, texturing, UV mapping, and compositing to bring vivid concepts to life. My discipline and teamwork skills were honed during my military service, shaping my professional work ethic.

My creative process blends technical precision with storytelling and audience understanding, ensuring optimized projects that meet deadlines. I thrive on collaboration and continuous learning to grow within CGI and VFX, striving to leave a memorable impact through my visual designs.

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Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Artist / Animator at Digireal Studios
January 1, 2021 - Present
Developed expertise in organic and hard-surface 3D modeling, UV mapping, texturing, and retopologizing. Managed projects involving texture creation with Substance Painter and sculpting with ZBrush to optimize polygon count and maintain mesh flow. Collaborated on game and animation projects, applying compositing skills to integrate 3D assets with live footage seamlessly.
Military Police Lieutenant at Cyprus National Guard
March 1, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Completed 14 months of military service involving training in discipline, teamwork, and operational readiness. Responsibilities included cleanliness and gear inspection, cardio exercises, navigation drills, and demonstrations of gun acrobatics for public engagements. Developed perseverance and strong work ethic that continue to influence professional practices.
Employee at P&P Ice Cream Entertainment Ltd
September 4, 2019 - July 25, 2025
Assisted in delivering quality customer service and operational support within an entertainment and ice cream business. Gained experience balancing customer needs and maintaining service standards.
3D Artist, Compositor, Texture Artist and Animator at Digireal Studios
January 1, 2022 - Present
Worked on creating optimized and high-quality 3D models for game engines like Unreal Engine 4 and 5, as well as for movies and series. Composed and integrated 3D with real-life footage using After Effects flawlessly. Strengthened skills in organic and hard surface modeling, UV mapping, texturing, and sculpting using ZBrush. Improved drawing and animation skills through university projects.
Student at Escape Studios
September 1, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Completed animation, 3D modeling, UV mapping, and retopologizing coursework. Completed collaborative compositing projects praised by instructors. Ranked top in team exercises and developed skills in 3D and texturing.
Employee at P&P Ice Cream Entertainment Ltd
September 4, 2019 - Present
Worked as an employee, providing employer verification. Details about specific responsibilities were not disclosed.
3D Artist, Compositor, Texture Artist and Animator at Digireal Studios
January 1, 2022 - Present
Strengthened skills in organic and hard-surface 3D modeling, advanced UV mapping, and texturing workflows. Improved sculpting processes using ZBrush tools. Completed projects for animation, gaming, and VFX with a focus on optimization and quality.
Student and Intern at Escape Studios
September 1, 2021 - July 25, 2025
Completed compositing projects using 2D art, excelled in team exercises, and developed skills in 3D modeling, UV mapping, and retopologizing. Gained experience in game engines and delivered high-quality results within deadlines.
Employee at Papafilipou LTD (Ice Cream - Patisserie - Luna Park)
September 1, 2021 - July 25, 2025
Held customer-facing role at a retail and entertainment company. Learned professional customer service, patience, and endurance while supporting the company's operations.
Military Police Lieutenant at National Guard Cyprus
March 1, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Served as military police lieutenant, developing discipline, teamwork, and perseverance through intensive training and leadership. Tasks included gear readiness, navigation drills, and public demonstrations.
3D Artist / Animator / Compositor at Digireal Studios
January 1, 2021 - Present
Worked on 3D modeling, texturing, UV mapping, sculpting, compositing, and animation for various projects involving game engines like Unreal Engine. Developed efficient workflows to optimize polygon counts while maintaining quality. Improved skills in both organic and hard-surface modeling, and integrated 3D with real-life footage using After Effects.
Compositing Artist at Escape Studios
September 1, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Studied and practiced compositing techniques, impressing instructors by completing projects involving 2D art and integrating them into compositions. Gained knowledge in 3D modeling, retopology, UV mapping, and worked on team-based exercises in the field of animation and VFX.
Employee at P&P Ice Cream Entertainment Ltd.
September 4, 2019 - Present
Worked at P&P Ice Cream Entertainment Ltd with responsibilities that were professionally recognized for all legal uses according to documentation.
Employee at P&P Ice Cream Entertainment Ltd
September 4, 2020 - Present
Worked as an employee at P&P Ice Cream Entertainment Ltd with responsibilities confirmed by employer.
CG Artist / 3D Artist / Animator at Digireal Studios
January 1, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Gained three years of experience creating optimized and high-quality 3D models for game engines and media, focusing on organic and hard-surface modeling, UV mapping, texturing, ZBrush sculpting, and compositing with After Effects.
Student and Project Participant at Escape Studios | School of Animation, Games and VFX
January 1, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Completed intensive one-year program focused on compositing, 3D modeling, and VFX.
Employee at P&P Ice Cream Entertainment Ltd
September 4, 2020 - Present
Worked at P&P Ice Cream Entertainment Ltd with responsibilities likely related to operational tasks. Provided confirmation of employment with authorization for lawful use.
Employee at Papafilipou LTD (Ice Cream - Patisserie - Luna Park)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Worked simultaneously while studying at Escape Studios, contributing to projects and group exercises, including compositing using 2D art, excelling in team and solo assignments in 3D modeling, UV mapping, and retopology.
3D Artist / Animator at Digireal Studios
January 1, 2019 - Present
Worked on organic and hard-surface 3D modeling, advanced UV mapping and texturing, mesh optimization, and sculpting using ZBrush. Strengthened professional skills in the Cyprus animation and game design industry.
Animator / Compositor Student & Project Contributor at Escape Studios
January 1, 2023 - August 22, 2025
Completed compositing projects involving 2D art integration, modeling, UV mapping, and retopologizing. Delivered high-quality results within deadlines, helping rank first in most team-based exercises.
Customer Service Staff at Papafilipou LTD (Ice Cream, Patisserie, Luna Park)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Simultaneously worked while studying, developing teamwork and deadline management skills, contributing to the company’s operations with strong customer service.

Education

Integrated Masters at Pearson College London
September 14, 2020 - May 24, 2024
BA at University of Nicosia
September 30, 2024 - February 1, 2025
High School Diploma at The Falcon School
January 1, 2019 - June 21, 2019
Integrated Masters at Pearson College London
September 14, 2020 - May 24, 2024
Bachelor of Arts (BA) at University of Nicosia
September 30, 2024 - February 1, 2025
High School Diploma at The Falcon School
January 1, 2018 - June 21, 2019
Bachelor's at University of Nicosia
September 30, 2024 - February 1, 2025
High School Diploma at The Falcon School
January 1, 2019 - June 21, 2019
High School Diploma at The Falcon School
January 1, 2018 - June 21, 2019
Master's Degree at Pearson College London
September 14, 2020 - May 24, 2024
High School Diploma at The Falcon School
January 1, 2012 - June 21, 2019
Integrated Masters at Pearson College London
September 14, 2020 - May 24, 2024
High School Diploma at The Falcon School
January 1, 2013 - June 21, 2019
Integrated Masters at Pearson College London
September 14, 2020 - May 24, 2024
Courses in Animation & Game Design at Digireal Studios
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Animation, Games and VFX Study at Escape Studios
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
University Degree with 2D Animated Project at University of Nicosia
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025

Qualifications

Cyprus National Guard Military Service Completion
January 1, 2019 - September 3, 2020
Escape Studios | School of Animation, Games and VFX Training
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Cyprus Animation & Game Design Courses | Digireal Studios Training
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Cyprus National Guard Military Service
January 1, 2019 - September 3, 2020
Escape Studios School of Animation, Games and VFX Course
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Cyprus Animation & Game Design Courses | Digireal Studios
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Military Service - Military Police Lieutenant
January 1, 2018 - September 3, 2019

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Government, Consumer Goods, Professional Services