Summary
Arda Kutlu is a Lead Creature TD based in London with over a decade of hands-on experience rigging and supervising creature and character work for film and commercials, currently leading creature TD efforts at DNEG. He blends deep technical rigging and tool-development skills with strong artistic foundations in modeling, sculpting, shading and lighting, plus practical experience in particles and dynamic simulations. A proven supervisor and project manager, Arda has built production pipelines and procedural rig systems, directed multi-disciplinary teams, and delivered high-quality work under tight deadlines across national and international projects. His background includes heading 3D departments and teaching, reflecting both leadership and a capacity to transfer knowledge to teams. Known for meticulous attention to detail and adaptability, he often bridges technical constraints and creative ambitions to produce reliable, animation-friendly rigs.
8 years of coding experience
BA, Cinema, BA, Cinema at Istanbul Bilgi University