Kim Kirchstein

Kim Kirchstein is a seasoned Senior Surfacing Artist currently working at Bend Studio since April 2023. Previously, Kim held the position of Surfacing Artist at 343 Industries from April 2019 to January 2023, contributing to the visual quality of surfaces for both campaign and multiplayer maps in Halo Infinite. Kim's background includes a contract role as a Material Artist at Red Storm Entertainment, where high-quality materials were created for Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. As the owner and artist at Leopold Designs, Kim managed all aspects of a small business specializing in hand-dyed silk fabrics. Additional experience encompasses various roles in Ubisoft and Epic Games, contributing to project management and quality assurance. Kim holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fine/Studio Arts from East Carolina University School of Art.