name: Alexey Afanasyev
email: alex.af852@gmail.com
tel: +43 664 995 19205
WORK
EXPERIENCE
Senior Visualizer - KISKA GmbH
03/2020 – Present
Visualization, preparing digital assets for use/re-use, post-production, VR client presentations, digital configurators.
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Job duties include 3D polygon modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, compositing, post-production. Preparation of digital assets for showcase in "PowerParts" catalogues and configurators. Creation of interactive VR experiences using Unreal Engine.
Team Lead – Product Design / Visualisation - Visionaries 777 Ltd.
03/2018 – Present
Leading 3D artists team to create final product idea and visualisation.
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Job duties included concept sketching, 3D CAD modeling, polygon modeling, texturing, rendering and animation.
Achievements: FWA - Award. Shown increase in client sales via digital shopping platform. Several publications in online magazines and blogs.
Industrial Designer - WowWee Group Ltd.
11/2015 - 02/2018
Toys and consumer electronics product design and r&d.
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Working with engineering team from ideas and sketches into final production CAD models ready for manufacturing. Review factory prototypes, selecting appropriate materials, colors and finishes.
Achievements: Multiple designs successfully launched into production and were well-received.
Designer - Fisherbird Moscow
1/2014 - 10/2015
Visual merchandising design and visualisation.
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Responsible for concept sketching and 3D digital prototyping of materials for consumer engagement under supervision of creative director following corporate guidelines.
Achievements: Assisted in helping several international brands to land on Russian market.
Freelance Concept Artist - Indie-game project "Kaspi" 2014
Concept Art and Illustration
Designer - Supermarket DV 2013
Brand identity and catalog layout
Freelance Designer - Garage Hong Kong 2012-2013
Layout and illustration
Summer Intern - Orient-Events Hong Kong 2011
EDUCATION
Masters in Design (Design Practices) - M(Des)
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
10/2013
Bachelor of Arts in Design (Industrial and Product) - BA
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
10/2012
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Knowledge of software - and proficiency:
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Blender - Expert
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Houdini - Novice
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Nuke - Advanced
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Substance Painter - Expert
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Zbrush - Intermediate
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Unreal Engine - Intermediate
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Marmoset Toolbag - Expert
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Pixyz - Advanced
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Unity - Novice
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Rhino 3D (Rhinoceros) - Advanced
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Keyshot - Advanced
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Adobe Photoshop - Expert
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Adobe Illustrator - Advanced
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Adobe Premier - Intermediate
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Adobe Lightroom - Expert
PERSONAL SKILLS
Concept Development, Hand Sketching, Research, Problem Solving, Presentation Skills, Communication, Design Direction, Handle Multiple Projects, Understanding of Product Manufacturing Processes, Attention to Details, Trend Following