Summary
Arda Kutlu is a seasoned Lead Creature TD with over two decades of experience in 3D character rigging, procedural systems, and dynamic simulations for film and commercials. Based in London, he currently leads creature rigging at DNEG, shaping complex characters and robust production pipelines to meet tight deadlines. He has held senior roles at Rebellion Film & TV Studios and Imaj Post Production, building multidisciplinary teams and scalable workflows across major projects. His portfolio includes directing and supervising long-running Balik Kraker TV campaigns and delivering high-end rigs for features and commercials like Sour Apples and Wild Pear Tree. He combines deep technical skills in rigging, modelling, texturing, shading, lighting, and tool development with strong project management and cross-team collaboration. An active mentor and educator, Arda has taught Digital Image and Production at university level and consistently contributes creative, client-focused solutions.
8 years of coding experience