Manuel Thomasser - 3D Generalist

Q: Where is Manuel based?

Manuel is based in Stuttgart, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Manuel speak?

Manuel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Hungarian (Elementary), Italian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Manuel have?

Manuel has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Manuel has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Manuel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Manuel's latest experience?

Manuel's most recent position is Senior & Rough Layout Artist at DNEG Feature Animation .

Q: What companies has Manuel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Manuel has worked for DNEG Feature Animation , SCANLINE VFX , ILLUMINATION MAC GUFF , CINLAY , and PIXOMONDO EUROPE .

Q: Which industries is Manuel most experienced in?

Manuel is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment , Automotive , and Energy . Manuel also has some experience in Food and Beverage , Insurance , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Manuel most experienced in?

Manuel is most experienced in business areas like Production , Marketing , and Product Development . Manuel also has some experience in Information Technology and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Manuel worked in recently?

Manuel has recently worked in industries like Media and Entertainment , Automotive , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Manuel worked in recently?

Manuel has recently worked in business areas like Production , Product Development , and Information Technology .

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Stuttgart, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

3 years

Senior & Rough Layout Artist

DNEG Feature Animation

2023 GARFIELD
2021 ENTERGALACTIC

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Senior & Layout Artist

SCANLINE VFX

2022 THE FLASH | MEG 2
2021 FOUNDATION | ETERNALS

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

3 years

Senior & Rough Layout Artist

ILLUMINATION MAC GUFF

2022 SUPER MARIO BROS.
2020 MINIONS 2

Jan 2019 - Dec 2026

8 years

Owner

CINLAY

2026 SIGNAL IDUNA | MC DONALDS | E25L | E680L | WEB CONFIGURATOR
2025 LUMINA | PROXAM RELAUNCH | VARTA WORKSHOP | ESCALER | UNIQA | NATUMI | LUMINA
2024 PANASONIC | M25L | M45L | M9000L
2023 ENERGIEVERSUM | SOULLESS CITADEL | PROXAM IOS | PROXAM IX & IP | PROXAM 2D & 3D+Q
2022 KAVO MISC | METANANOS | LIKE! | TRÜFFELO
2021 MARLEY SPOON | XAL BETO | KFV B | ARTA AGM | KALZIP | EBERLE&WOLLWEBER | ARBÖ
2020 PASSION 2:1 | MEIN ZIEGELHAUS | CRISTIAN BERLIN IRIS
2019 KFV AM | KULTURPARK SAYN | PICBES

Jan 2018 - Dec 2026

9 years

Head of Department, Lead, Senior Layout Artist

PIXOMONDO EUROPE

2026 THE HUNGER GAMES | HOUSE OF THE DRAGON - S3
2025 CLIFFHANGER | THE PICKUP
2024 HOUSE OF THE DRAGON - S2 | DAMSEL
2023 SILVER & THE BOOK OF DREAMS | 3 BODY PROBLEM - S1
2020 HALO | FENG SHEN TRILOGY
2019 MIDWAY | CARNIVAL ROW - S1
2018 LUFTHANSA

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

Designer / Speaker / Presenter

DIGIC Pictures

2018 EXPO: ANIMAGO | EXPO: FMX
2017 EXPO: PIXEL VIENNA
2017 - 18 CLIENT PITCH DOCUMENTS | INHOUSE CLIENT PRESENTATIONS

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

3 years

Layout & Previz Artist

DIGIC Pictures

2018 TERMINATOR: DARK FATE | GUNGRAVE: GORE | WARFRAME | LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS - SECRET WAR LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS - ICE AGE | SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE | LEAGUE OF LEGENDS - AWAKEN LOST ARK | LEAGUE OF LEGENDS - THE CLIMB | DESTINY 2: FORSAKEN DLC
2017 CALL OF DUTY: WWII NAZI ZOMBIES | CALL OF DUTY: WWII | ASSASSIN'S CREED: ORIGINS
2016 DESTINY 2 | THE WITCHER CARD GAME: GWENT

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

After Effects Compositor

Studio Soi

2016 AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL - SEASON 5 - 6 EPISODES

Jan 2013 - Dec 2021

9 years

Lead CG-Artist

Funke&Glanz

2013 - 21 TYROLIA - CRISTOF GROUP - DRYWIRED - SVI

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

1 year

Multimedia Artist

Ogilvy & Mather

2012 KLEINE ZEITUNG - PREFA - FORD - ROTES KREUZ

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Media and Entertainment, Automotive, Energy, Food and Beverage, Insurance, and Manufacturing.

Media and Entertainment

Automotive

Energy

Food and Beverage

Insurance

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Production, Marketing, Product Development, Information Technology, and Sales.

Production

Marketing

Product Development

Information Technology

Sales

Summary

Freelancer with my own company in the field of product visualization since 2012 with clients like KaVo, Mercedes, VARTA, MZH, Panasonic, etc.

Skills

Flow / Shotgrid
Teamleading
Layout
Product Visualization
Project Management
3d
Rendering
Animation
Vfx
Motion Graphics
Infotainment
Education

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Hungarian

Elementary

Italian

Elementary

Education

Jun 2010 - Jan 2016

FH Salzburg

Master · Multimedia Arts · Salzburg, Austria · 3.9

Specialized in 3D Animation, VFX & Games

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Media and Entertainment 11.5 y

Avg length 3 y 11 m

Longest experience 8 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Senior & Rough Layout Artist, Senior & Layout Artist, Owner

Main industries Media and Entertainment, Automotive, Energy

Main business areas Production, Marketing, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

July 2026

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Manuel is based in Stuttgart, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Manuel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Hungarian (Elementary), Italian (Elementary).

Manuel has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Manuel has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Manuel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Manuel would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior & Rough Layout Artist, Senior & Layout Artist, Owner.

Manuel's most recent position is Senior & Rough Layout Artist at DNEG Feature Animation.

In recent years, Manuel has worked for DNEG Feature Animation, SCANLINE VFX, ILLUMINATION MAC GUFF, CINLAY, and PIXOMONDO EUROPE.

Manuel is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment, Automotive, and Energy. Manuel also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Insurance, and Manufacturing.

Manuel is most experienced in business areas like Production, Marketing, and Product Development. Manuel also has some experience in Information Technology and Sales.

Manuel has recently worked in industries like Media and Entertainment, Automotive, and Energy.

Manuel has recently worked in business areas like Production, Product Development, and Information Technology.

Manuel holds a Master in Multimedia Arts from FH Salzburg.

Manuel is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

Manuel's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

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Median rate 896 €

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