Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Creative Writing
Languages
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Danko Terrus

Danko Terrus

Groningen

Summary

An eager and determined 2D- and 3D-artist that constantly develops and hones his skills to achieve new heights. Had a fair amount of experience in working with clients and withing a group. Throughout study and the career, filled in on various roles, from a concept artist to a team leader, participating in creation of numerous unique projects.


Proficient in hand drawing, brainstorming, problem solving, 2D- and 3D-design, and always excited to widen the list of professional skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Artsen Zonder Grenzen
02.2024 - Current
  • Donations
  • Spreading awareness via personal talks on the streets in collaboration with other volunteers.

3D Artist Consultant

"Glitch" Student Organisation
09.2020 - Current
  • Conducted modeling and texture optimization for real-time 3D game applications.
  • Enhanced visual appeal of game environments by designing and modeling 3D assets.
  • Consulted young and less experienced 3D artists.

Freelance 3D Artist

Individual Clients
09.2020 - Current
  • Maintained coherent and easy workflow.
  • Kept a constant communication with clients and other artists.

Freelance 2D Artist

Individual Clients
01.2018 - Current
  • Maintained a client-friendly communication, discussing options and design variations.
  • Expanded artistic skills by experimenting with new techniques.
  • Delivered works withing deadline frames.

Babysitter

Family's Friends
04.2014 - Current
  • Organized children-safe environment.
  • Provided emotional support for children.
  • Set examples and tried to maintain a cheerful and educational environment.

Writer

Individual Clients
01.2014 - Current
  • Worked on individual orders for small magazines, school newspapers.
  • Wrote small individual stories for children books.
  • Participated in writing contests.
  • Wrote research essays on topics of game design, marketing, and pop-culture.

Trainer's Assistant

Taekwon-do Global, GTF
06.2016 - 06.2016
  • Provided trainees with relevant information
  • Invented individual training programs to achieve better results in limited time.
  • Kept a friendly and disciplined environment for the children.

Professional Sportsman

Taekwon-do Global, GTF
01.2006 - 06.2016
  • Developed strong mental resilience.
  • Displayed excellent sportsmanship, earning the respect of coaches, teammates, opponents.
  • Competed in multiple state and regional competitions, achieving top results.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Game Design

Hanze University of Applied Sciences
Groningen, Netherlands
06.2025

Skills

  • Leader
  • Attentive
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Optimism
  • Community Service
  • Presentation
  • Hand Drawing
  • Graphic Design
  • Storytelling
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Calm Under Pressure

Accomplishments

  • Worked for an individual VR-project commissioned by "Corendon Airlines".
  • Used "Blender" and "Maya" 3D-software to create numerous 3D-assets used in small indi-game titles.
  • Was among finalists (5 out of 58) in narrative writing competition organized by "Giant Games" for their latest game "Text Express: Word Adventure".
  • Created a new logo for "RK Welding" as an individual commission.
  • Trained and successfully prepared a group of young sportsmen (10-12 years old) for a final examination in sport's discipline.
  • Was among finalists in merchandise logo creation for "THE SWORD EXPERIENCE".

Creative Writing

Always passionate about story and various genres, always tried to create my own, starting from a very young age. I continue to invest in my passion, trying myself in professional writing, already participating in various contests and finishing individual commissions for short stories. In progress of writing my own book with fantasy setting.

Languages

Russian
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Dutch
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Volunteer

Artsen Zonder Grenzen
02.2024 - Current

3D Artist Consultant

"Glitch" Student Organisation
09.2020 - Current

Freelance 3D Artist

Individual Clients
09.2020 - Current

Freelance 2D Artist

Individual Clients
01.2018 - Current

Trainer's Assistant

Taekwon-do Global, GTF
06.2016 - 06.2016

Babysitter

Family's Friends
04.2014 - Current

Writer

Individual Clients
01.2014 - Current

Professional Sportsman

Taekwon-do Global, GTF
01.2006 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Game Design

Hanze University of Applied Sciences
Danko Terrus