Ani Kümmel

Ani Kümmel is a 3D character artist who currently works at Keen Games on the game Enschrouded. Prior to this, Ani worked as a freelance 3D artist, developing models for film, animation, and game development projects, as well as creating models optimized for 3D printing. Ani also gained recognition as a streamer on Twitch, where they entertained viewers by live streaming 3D character modeling and built a vibrant artist community.

In 2017, Ani joined 3d.io as a lead character artist, contributing to art direction and managing tasks for the art team. This role involved character design, animation, and implementing assets in Unreal Engine. Ani found it rewarding to collaborate with dedicated professionals and bring the project's vision to life.

Earlier in their career, Ani worked as a production assistant at SWR and ZDF, providing technical support to camera operators and studio teams, ensuring smooth operation of equipment for video, sound, and lighting. They were also involved in stage setup and preparation for live events and broadcasts.

Additionally, Ani has experience as a 2D character design/concept artist, collaborating with streamers, food brands, and private individuals to create visually compelling brand identities. They also worked as a workshop instructor, coordinating and tutoring art workshops for children and fostering their creativity, artistic skills, and cultural understanding.

Overall, Ani Kümmel has a diverse background in 3D character artistry, freelancing, streaming, production assistance, brand design, and art instruction.

Ani Kümmel's education history includes earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Timebased Interactive Media Design from Hochschule Mainz - University of Applied Sciences. No specific start or end years are provided for this educational experience.