KAHRAMAN KIRMAN
3D Character Animation Supervisor / Unreal Engine Generalist
Istanbul
Summary
With over 16 years of experience in the animation industry, I have specialized in character animation and team leadership. I bring extensive expertise in 3D animation and integrate modern workflows into production using Unreal Engine. In addition, I mentor junior animators, contributing to the growth and development of creative teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
3D Animation Supervisor
Siyahmartı Adv & Animation Studios
03.2009 - Current
- Progressed from Mid Animator to Senior Animator, Lead Animator, and finally Animation Supervisor over a 16-year tenure.
- Contributed to numerous feature films and TV series, focusing on character animation, scene setup, and team coordination.
- Supervised animation teams, provided mentorship to junior animators, and ensured quality control across hundreds of shots.
- Integrated Unreal Engine into the production pipeline for rendering workflows.
- Worked on a wide range of projects including children’s series, TV commercials, and feature films.
3D Animator
Animax Animation Studio
12.2008 - 02.2009
- Created character animations for the Keloğlan series, broadcast on TRT Çocuk (TRT Kids).
- Brought characters to life with story-driven movements and expressions tailored for a children’s TV show.
- Collaborated on a project basis to deliver animation outputs aligned with broadcast standards.
3D Animator
Acrobat Animation Studio
06.2008 - 09.2008
- Produced character animations for TV commercials.
- Contributed to 3D modeling and simulation tasks in advertising projects.
- Collaborated with the creative team to support high-quality visual outputs.
3D Animator
Filmworks Istanbul
11.2007 - 06.2008
- Contributed to the production of medical animations and educational videos.
- Created training-oriented 3D animations, motion graphics, and visual content for Novartis.
- Designed visual materials to simplify the communication of complex medical information.
Education
Computer Programming And Technology -
Sakarya University
Sakarya 04.2001 -
Skills
3Ds Max
Maya
Unreal Engine
Adobe After Effects
Substance Painter
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Photoshop
Affiliations
- Sarxan Hamidov – Senior Surfacing Artist
Netflix Animation Studios
Sydney, Australia
Email: sarxanh@netflixanimation.com
Phone: +61 424 379 398
- Yusuf Ergin – 3D Generalist, Co-Founder
Andromeda Studio
Istanbul, Turkey
Email: yusufergin@andromedastudio.com.tr
Phone: +90 554 629 1038
Timeline
3D Animation Supervisor
Siyahmartı Adv & Animation Studios
03.2009 - Current
3D Animator
Animax Animation Studio
12.2008 - 02.2009
3D Animator
Acrobat Animation Studio
06.2008 - 09.2008
3D Animator
Filmworks Istanbul
11.2007 - 06.2008
Computer Programming And Technology -
Sakarya University
04.2001 -