Almaz Yeleuov
Cologne,NW
Summary
Game developer and 3D artist with a classical art background and experience across game production, education, and leadership. Founder of Almaz.Games Studio with hands-on experience in Unreal Engine development, gameplay systems thinking, and environment creation. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Game Development and Research at TH Köln – Cologne Game Lab. Skilled in character creation, Hard-Surface Modeling, Environment art, and Level Design with a strong understanding of spatial composition, gameplay flow, and visual storytelling. I am proficient in all types of optimization, including :
LODS and Nanite
World Partition
Mesh Instancing
Light optimization
Material control and Shader Complexity
Foliage
Vertex Paint and Decals for Tiling Materials
Trim Sheet creation
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & CEO
Almaz.Games Studio
01.2024 - Current
- Lead the full game development pipeline including narrative design, gameplay systems, and 3D asset production.
- Manage game concept development and prototype production in Unreal Engine.
- Coordinate creative direction and production planning for both digital and tabletop game projects.
Founder & Lead Instructor
Almaz.Games School
01.2022 - Current
- Designed and launched a six-month 3D art and modeling curriculum.
- Mentored multiple cohorts of aspiring artists and game developers.
- Developed educational materials covering character creation, environment art, and game asset production.
Game Development Instructor
Astana Hub (Tech Orda Program)
01.2021 - Current
- Delivered professional training programs in 3D modeling and game development within a national IT education initiative.
- Prepared students for industry roles through structured production pipelines and practical projects.
- Successfully trained four cohorts of students funded through government educational grants.
Art & 3D Modeling Teacher
Nazarbayev Intellectual School
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Taught sculpture, digital art, and 3D modeling.
- Introduced students to digital production workflows and visual composition.
Education
Master of Arts - Game Development And Research
TH Köln
Cologne, Germany09-2027
GameDev 3.0 Bootcamp - Level Design / Environment Art
Isaev Workshop
2026
IELTS
Aktobe, Kazakhstan12-2024
3D Modeling
XYZ School
09-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture
Kazakh National University of Arts
Skills
- 3D Modeling
- Character Creation
- Hard Surface Modeling
- Environment Art
- Level Design
- Game Design
- Realistic & Hand-Paint Texturing
- Organic Sculpting
- Classical Painting
- Classical Sculpture
- Optimization of scene in engines
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English (IELTS 7.0), Russian (Fluent)
Software
Zbrush
Maya
Marmoset
Substance Painter
Unreal Engine
Movavi
Photoshop
Fusion 360
3D Coat
Character Creator 4
Unity
Timeline
Founder & CEO
Almaz.Games Studio
01.2024 - Current
Founder & Lead Instructor
Almaz.Games School
01.2022 - Current
Game Development Instructor
Astana Hub (Tech Orda Program)
01.2021 - Current
Art & 3D Modeling Teacher
Nazarbayev Intellectual School
01.2020 - 01.2023
Master of Arts - Game Development And Research
TH Köln
GameDev 3.0 Bootcamp - Level Design / Environment Art
Isaev Workshop
IELTS
3D Modeling
XYZ School
Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture
Kazakh National University of Arts