Kevin Stumme
Kevin Stumme
Character, Creature & Concept Artist
Baltimore, United States

3D Character Artist | Texture Artist | Concept Artist
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Hello, my name is Kevin Stumme and I am a 3D Character Artist, Texture Artist, and Concept Artist with a knack for character and creature design and a background in natural sciences.
I have worked as senior character artist and associate character lead at Outlook VFX, during which time I concepted, modeled, and textured multiple character assets for use in both film and games utilizing Unreal Engine 5.
I am a self motivated artist and am always seeking to improve upon my own skill and to find opportunities to push my craft further.
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Currently interested in both Contract and Full-Time work.
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Additional portfolio work available upon request.

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Skills

2D AnimationConcept Art3D AnimationCharacter ModelingCreature ModelingDigital SculptingTexturingCreature Design

Software proficiency

ZBrush
ZBrush
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Painter
Maya
Maya
Blender
Blender
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Marmoset Toolbag
Marmoset Toolbag
Photoshop
Photoshop
Procreate
Procreate
After Effects
After Effects
Yeti
Yeti
Premiere
Premiere
Soundbooth
Soundbooth

Productions

    • Video Game
      Kulipari: United
    • Year
      2026
    • Role
      3D Character Artist, Concept Artist, Texture Artist
    • Company
      Outlook OVFX

Experience

  • 3D Modeler, Creature Designer & Texture Artist at Freelancer
    US
    June 2024 - Present

    I've been working as a freelance artist intermittently since 2017, only really diving into it in Summer of 2024. Contracts often involve assisting with 3D modeling and texture work for characters and creatures to be used in various independent film and game productions.

  • Game Your Future Conference - Guest Speaker at Game 4 Good
    Baltimore, US
    November 2025 - November 2025

    I was invited to give a breakdown of my process of designing creatures for games and film as part of the Game Your Future Conference, held at the Baltimore Convention Center from November 14th - 16th.

  • Guest Speaker at IGDA Baltimore
    Baltimore, US
    March 2025 - March 2025

    I was invited to give a presentation on my work as a part of the IGDA organization in Baltimore. It was a fantastic experience and it gave me a chance to really look at how I go about the design process through a more intentional lens.

    Linked below is a video recording of my presentation!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZhI72wwVco

  • Senior 3D Character Artist at Outlook OVFX
    Baltimore, US
    January 2021 - June 2024

    In my previous role at Outlook VFX, I was responsible for creating believable character and creature designs, as well as modeling and texturing film quality level assets for an upcoming animated film set within the “Kulipari” IP. I worked directly alongside the Character Lead and Art Director of the project in order to ensure the cohesion of the project's overall aesthetic and assist in delegation of tasks among team members and organizing of weekly meetings, critiques, and progress checks.