I'm Kimia Edrissi, a person who tends to look at life as a game. Sometimes it has levels, other times it’s like a board game, or a mystery solved by finding clues. In the past few years, I have been going through different games and now I see each of those were part of a treasure map I was following, a map, leading me to my true passion.
From an early age I was fascinated by art, which was partly influenced by my mother. (Who perused art herself.) As the years went by, I got more precise about my path in life, I wanted to be an artist. A key part of my journey was choosing scenic design as my collage major. The combination of my interests in entertainment and fine arts, made this major sound like something I wanted to be a part of. I love entertainment, storytelling, visual art and a limitless space to explore my imagination. As I went further, I found the beautiful and limitless world of animation.
I have worked on two animation projects: “Don’t touch!” and “Meraki.” In both projects, I was the head of Visual Dev. and 3D generalist. I was also the scenic designer of few short live-actions. I collaborated closely with small teams, often learning new techniques and solving problems as we went. I embraced the challenge of creating 2.5D animation, a hybrid of 2D and 3D techniques. I like to be on the edge of technology and almost always out of my comfort zone. Seeking new challenges, growth and (if I get lucky) creating artworks which can touch souls and blow minds and maybe add something new to this world!
EXPERIENCE
2024
3D Generalist and Concept Artist
Dom Studio, Tehran, Iran
Quickly learned Unreal Engine and consulted on new ways of optimizing the pipeline. Designed and modeled an environment and transferred files from Blender to UE, then corrected the shadings.
2024
Private Blender Tutor
Tehran, Iran
Provided personalized instruction in Blender to beginner-level students, focusing on essential skills and techniques. Fostered a supportive learning environment that encouraged creativity and skill development.
2021
Assistant Production and Costume Designer
Kanoon Iran Novin Advertising Agency, Tehran, Iran
Assisted in over 20 projects, managing actors, costumes, and shooting schedules while consulting on set design.