Hi, I'm David Saber, a passionate character animator, rigger, and 3D generalist with extensive experience in creating animations, rigging characters, and building 3D models. Over the years, I've worked on a wide range of projects, including TV series, commercials, video games, and promotional animations, collaborating with renowned clients like Cartoon Network, Renault, and Essilor. I love bringing digital characters and objects to life and creating immersive visual effects. When I’m not animating or modeling, I enjoy sharing my knowledge through teaching. I hold formal education in computer graphics and have completed full Houdini training, which keeps me sharp on the latest techniques. I'm always eager to take on new challenges and create captivating digital art that tells a story.

David Saber

Hi, I'm David Saber, a passionate character animator, rigger, and 3D generalist with extensive experience in creating animations, rigging characters, and building 3D models. Over the years, I've worked on a wide range of projects, including TV series, commercials, video games, and promotional animations, collaborating with renowned clients like Cartoon Network, Renault, and Essilor. I love bringing digital characters and objects to life and creating immersive visual effects. When I’m not animating or modeling, I enjoy sharing my knowledge through teaching. I hold formal education in computer graphics and have completed full Houdini training, which keeps me sharp on the latest techniques. I'm always eager to take on new challenges and create captivating digital art that tells a story.

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Hi, I’m David Saber, a passionate character animator, rigger, and 3D generalist with extensive experience in creating animations, rigging characters, and building 3D models. Over the years, I’ve worked on a wide range of projects, including TV series, commercials, video games, and promotional animations, collaborating with renowned clients like Cartoon Network, Renault, and Essilor. I love bringing digital characters and objects to life and creating immersive visual effects.

When I’m not animating or modeling, I enjoy sharing my knowledge through teaching. I hold formal education in computer graphics and have completed full Houdini training, which keeps me sharp on the latest techniques. I’m always eager to take on new challenges and create captivating digital art that tells a story.

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Work Experience

3D Animations, FX Artist at Facade mapping for Christmas in Valbonne
December 31, 2021 - July 22, 2025
Produced 3D animations and effects for facade mapping during Christmas events in Valbonne.
3D Animator, FX at Facade mapping for Christmas in Valbonne
December 31, 2021 - July 22, 2025
Created 3D animations and visual effects for Christmas displays.
3D Animator, FX Artist at Facade mapping for Christmas in Valbonne
December 31, 2021 - July 22, 2025
Created 3D animations and special effects for Christmas facade mapping event in Valbonne.
3D Animator, FX, 3D Generalist at Facade mapping for Christmas in Valbonne
December 31, 2021 - July 22, 2025
Produced 3D animations and effects for facade mapping during Christmas events in Valbonne in 2021.
3D Character Animator at COVID informative video clips
December 31, 2020 - July 22, 2025
Created 3D character animations for informative video clips for clients including Crédit Mutuel and Faculty of Medicine of Strasbourg.
3D Character Animation at COVID informative video clips for Crédit Mutuel, Faculty of Medicine of Strasbourg, Health Education and Prevention org
December 31, 2020 - July 22, 2025
Produced 3D character animations for educational and informational video content.
3D Character Animator at COVID informative video clips
December 31, 2020 - July 22, 2025
Produced 3D character animations for COVID-19 informative video clips aimed at health education and prevention.
3D Animator, FX at COVID: 3d character animations in informative video clips
December 31, 2020 - July 22, 2025
Created 3D character animations for various informative COVID-related video clips for clients like Crédit Mutuel and Faculty of Medicine of Strasbourg in 2020.
3D Objects and Animation Artist at Sofive devices and furniture
December 31, 2019 - July 22, 2025
Designed 3D objects and animations to showcase Sofive devices and furniture products.
3D Objects and Animation at Sofive devices and furniture
December 31, 2019 - July 22, 2025
Developed 3D objects and animations to showcase product designs.
3D Object and Animation Designer at Sofive devices and furniture
December 31, 2019 - July 22, 2025
Designed 3D objects and animations to showcase Sofive's products including devices and furniture.
3D Objects and Animation Specialist at Sofive devices and furniture
December 31, 2019 - July 22, 2025
Generated 3D objects and animations to showcase products between 2015 and 2019.
3D Animations and Desktop Publishing at Micallef Perfumes
December 31, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Worked on 3D animations and desktop publishing for Micallef Perfumes projects.
3D Animations and Desktop Publishing at Micallef Perfumes
December 31, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Created 3D animations and managed desktop publishing work for the company.
3D Animator, Desktop Publishing at Micallef Perfumes
December 31, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Handled 3D animations and desktop publishing tasks for Micallef Perfumes campaigns.
3D Animations and Desktop Publishing at Micallef Perfumes
December 31, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Managed 3D animation and desktop publishing projects for Micallef Perfumes in 2016.
Modeller at Sparkassen TV spot featuring Lucky Luke
December 31, 2013 - July 22, 2025
Provided 3D modeling for the Sparkassen TV spot featuring Lucky Luke.
Modeller at Sparkassen TV spot featuring Lucky Luke
December 31, 2013 - July 22, 2025
Modeled assets for a TV spot advertisement.
Modeller at Sparkassen TV spot featuring Lucky Luke
December 31, 2013 - July 22, 2025
Created 3D models for a TV advertisement featuring Lucky Luke for Sparkassen.
Modeller at Sparkassen TV spot featuring Lucky Luke
December 31, 2013 - July 22, 2025
Created 3D models for a TV commercial featuring Lucky Luke in 2013.
3D Character Animator at Garfield Season 3 TV series
December 31, 2011 - July 22, 2025
Worked as a 3D character animator for the third season of Garfield TV series.
3D Character Animator at Garfield Season 3 TV series
December 31, 2011 - July 22, 2025
Created character animations for the TV series season.
3D Animator at Garfield Season 3 TV series
December 31, 2011 - July 22, 2025
Animated 3D characters for the third season of the Garfield TV series.
3D Character Animator at Garfield Season 3 TV series
December 31, 2011 - July 22, 2025
Worked on 3D character animation for the popular animated TV series in 2011.
3D Character Animator at Garfield Season 3 TV series
December 31, 2011 - July 22, 2025
Animated 3D characters for season 3 of the Garfield TV series.
Modeller at Starck's armchairs and Sofas
December 31, 2010 - July 22, 2025
Created 3D models of Starck's armchairs and sofas for product visualization.
Modeller at Starcks armchairs and sofas
December 31, 2010 - July 22, 2025
Developed 3D models of furniture products.
Modeller at Starck’s armchairs and Sofas
December 31, 2010 - July 22, 2025
Created 3D models for Starck’s armchairs and sofas designs.
Modeller at Starcks Armchairs and Sofas
December 31, 2010 - July 22, 2025
Produced detailed 3D models for furniture design in 2010.
Modeller at Starcks Armchairs and Sofas
December 31, 2010 - July 22, 2025
Produced 3D models for armchairs and sofas designed by Starck.
3D Generalist at Alcon Duotrav TV spot
December 31, 2009 - July 22, 2025
Handled various 3D tasks including modeling, animation, and rendering for the Alcon Duotrav TV commercial.
3D Generalist at Alcon Duotrav TV spot
December 31, 2009 - July 22, 2025
Handled various 3D tasks including modeling, texturing, and animation for the TV spot.
3D Generalist at Alcon Duotrav TV spot
December 31, 2009 - July 22, 2025
Performed generalist 3D work including modelling and animation for Alcon Duotrav TV advertising.
3D Generalist at Alcon Duotrav TV spot
December 31, 2009 - July 22, 2025
Provided all-around 3D work for a TV commercial about Alcon Duotrav in 2009.
3D Generalist at Alcon Duotrav TV spot
December 31, 2009 - July 22, 2025
Conducted various 3D tasks including modeling, texturing, animation and rendering for the Alcon Duotrav TV spot.
Modeller at Essilor eyeglasses
December 31, 2008 - July 22, 2025
Produced 3D models for Essilor eyeglasses products.
Modeller at Essilor eyeglasses
December 31, 2008 - July 22, 2025
Modeled eyeglass products in 3D for commercial use.
Modeller at Essilor eyeglasses
December 31, 2008 - July 22, 2025
Produced 3D models for Essilor eyeglasses.
Modeller at Essilor Eyeglasses
December 31, 2008 - July 22, 2025
Created 3D models for eyeglasses product visualization in 2008.
Modeller at Essilor Eyeglasses
December 31, 2008 - July 22, 2025
Modeled 3D eyeglasses for the Essilor brand.
3D Animator, Rigger at Darkfall online multiplayer role playing video game
December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025
Provided 3D animation and rigging for characters in the Darkfall online MMORPG game.
Modeller at Elasto Culbuto TV series
December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025
Created 3D models for the TV series Elasto Culbuto, contributing to the show's visual development.
Rigger at Neoshifters Robot toys TV spot
December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025
Responsible for rigging characters for the Neoshifters Robot toys TV spot, ensuring smooth and realistic animations.
3D Animator, Rigger at Darkfall online multiplayer role-playing video game
December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025
Worked on character animation and rigging for the game development.
Modeller at Elasto Culbuto TV series
December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025
Modeled characters and objects for the TV series.
Rigger at Neoshifters Robot toys TV spot
December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025
Created rigging setups for robot toys character animation in a TV spot.
3D Animator, Rigger at Darkfall online multiplayer role playing video game
December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025
Worked as 3D animator and rigger contributing to online multiplayer RPG Darkfall.
Modeller at Elasto Culbuto TV series
December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025
Modelling 3D assets and characters for the Elasto Culbuto TV animation series.
Rigger at Neoshifters Robot toys TV spot
December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025
Responsible for rigging 3D characters used in the Neoshifters Robot toys TV commercial.
3D Animator, Rigger at Darkfall Online Multi Player Role Playing Video Game
December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025
Provided 3D animation and rigging for characters and objects within the online RPG game from 2006 to 2007.
Modeller at Elasto Culbuto TV series
December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025
Created 3D models for the TV series in 2007, contributing to the visual development.
Rigger at Neoshifters Robot toys TV spot
December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025
Responsible for rigging robot toy models for an animated TV spot in 2007.
3D Animator, Rigger at Darkfall Online Multiplayer Role Playing Video Game
December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025
Created 3D animations and rigs for the Darkfall online multiplayer RPG video game.
Modeller at Elasto Culbuto TV series
December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025
Created 3D models for characters and objects in the Elasto Culbuto TV series.
Rigger at Neoshifters Robot toys TV spot
December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025
Responsible for rigging 3D models for animation in the Neoshifters Robot toys TV commercial.
Modeller at Pet Alien Season 2 TV series
December 31, 2006 - July 22, 2025
Modeled characters and objects for the second season of the Pet Alien TV series.
Modeller at Pet Alien Season 2 TV series
December 31, 2006 - July 22, 2025
Created 3D models of characters and elements for Season 2 of the series.
Modeller at Pet Alien Season 2 TV series
December 31, 2006 - July 22, 2025
Modelling characters and objects for season 2 of the Pet Alien TV series.
Modeller at Pet Alien Season 2 TV series
December 31, 2006 - July 22, 2025
Produced 3D models for characters and objects in the 2006 TV series.
Modeller at Pet Alien Season 2 TV series
December 31, 2006 - July 22, 2025
Produced 3D models for characters and assets in the second season of Pet Alien TV series.
Character Animator, Layoutman at The Invisible Man TV series
December 31, 2005 - July 22, 2025
Worked on character animation and layout for the TV series The Invisible Man.
Character Animator, Layoutman at Code Lyoko Seasons 2&3 TV series
December 31, 2005 - July 22, 2025
Provided character animation and layout services for two seasons of the Code Lyoko TV series.
Character Animator, Layoutman at The Invisible Man TV series
December 31, 2005 - July 22, 2025
Provided character animations and layouts for the TV series.
Character Animator, Layoutman at Code Lyoko Seasons 2&3 TV series
December 31, 2005 - July 22, 2025
Animated characters and worked on layouts for multiple seasons of the TV series.
Character Animator, Layoutman at The Invisible Man TV series
December 31, 2005 - July 22, 2025
Animating characters and creating layouts for The Invisible Man animated TV series.
Character Animator, Layoutman at Code Lyoko Seasons 2&3 TV series
December 31, 2005 - July 22, 2025
Animating characters and providing layout work for Code Lyoko seasons 2 and 3.
Character Animator, Layoutman at The Invisible Man TV series
December 31, 2005 - July 22, 2025
Provided character animation and layout for the TV series in 2005.
Character Animator, Layoutman at Code Lyoko Seasons 2&3 TV series
December 31, 2005 - July 22, 2025
Animated characters and handled layout tasks for the animated TV series during 2005.
Character Animator, Layoutman at The Invisible Man TV series
December 31, 2005 - July 22, 2025
Created character animations and layouts for The Invisible Man TV series.
Character Animator, Layoutman at Code Lyoko Seasons 2 & 3 TV series
December 31, 2005 - July 22, 2025
Animated characters and managed layouts for episodes in seasons 2 and 3 of Code Lyoko.
Animator, Layoutman at LPG Huber B2B commercial
December 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Provided animation and layout services for an LPG Huber B2B commercial.
Animator, Layoutman at Johnson freshener TV spot
December 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Worked on animation and layout for the Johnson freshener TV commercial.
Modeller, Preproduction at Tomtom and Nana TV series
December 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Involved in modeling and preproduction processes for the Tomtom and Nana TV series.
Modeller, Texture Artist at Renault Megane Trophy car showcase documentary
December 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Created 3D models and textures for the Renault Megane Trophy car in a showcase documentary.
Animator, Layoutman at LPG Huber B2B commercial
December 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Created animations and layouts for a B2B commercial.
Animator, Layoutman at Johnson freshener TV spot
December 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Animated characters and produced layout work for a commercial spot.
Modeller, Preproduction at Tomtom and Nana TV series
December 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Contributed modeling and preproduction work for the series.
Modeller, Texture Artist at Renault Megane Trophy car showcase documentary
December 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Developed 3D models and textures for the vehicle showcase.
Animator, Layoutman at LPG Huber B2B commercial
December 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Provided animation and layout services for LPG Huber B2B advertisement.
Animator, Layoutman at Johnson freshener TV spot
December 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Handled animation and layout work for Johnson freshener TV commercial.
Modeller, Preproduction at Tomtom and Nana TV series
December 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Produced 3D models and contributed to preproduction for the Tomtom and Nana TV series.
Modeller, Texture Artist at Renault Megane Trophy car showcase documentary
December 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Created 3D models and texture art for the Renault Megane Trophy car showcase documentary.
Animator, Layoutman at LPG Huber B2B commercial
December 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Provided animation and layout services for a B2B commercial in 2004.
Animator, Layoutman at Johnson Freshener TV spot
December 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Handled character animation and layout for a TV commercial in 2004.
Modeller, Preproduction at Tomtom and Nana TV series
December 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Supported preproduction and modelling work for the animated TV series in 2004.
Modeller, Texture Artist at Renault Megane Trophy car showcase documentary
December 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Created 3D models and textures to showcase the Renault Megane Trophy car in 2004.
Animator, Layoutman at LPG Huber B2B commercial
December 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Provided animation and layout work for the LPG Huber B2B commercial.
Animator, Layoutman at Johnson Freshener TV spot
December 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Animated characters and managed layouts for the Johnson freshener TV commercial.
Modeller, Preproduction at Tomtom and Nana TV series
December 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Handled modelling and preproduction tasks for the Tomtom and Nana TV series.
Modeller, Texture Artist at Renault Megane Trophy car showcase documentary
December 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Produced 3D models and textures for the Renault Megane Trophy showcase documentary.
Animator, Layout, Render at I Am 'Noble Art' Video Clip
December 31, 2003 - July 22, 2025
Animated, handled layout and rendering for the 'Noble Art' music video clip.
Animator, Layout, Render at I Am 'Noble Art' Video Clip
December 31, 2003 - July 22, 2025
Managed animation, layouts, and rendering for the music video clip.
Animator, Layout, Render at I Am “Noble Art” Video Clip
December 31, 2003 - July 22, 2025
Animated characters, completed layout, and rendering for the music video 'Noble Art'.
Animator, Layout, Render at I Am “Noble Art” Video Clip
December 31, 2003 - July 22, 2025
Created animation, layout, and rendering for a video clip in 2003.
Animator, Layout, Render at I Am “Noble Art” Video Clip
December 31, 2003 - July 22, 2025
Handled animation, layout, and rendering for the video clip "Noble Art" by I Am.
Modeller at David Lynch's 'Eraserhead' CD-Rom
December 31, 2001 - July 22, 2025
Contributed as a modeller for the CD-Rom production related to David Lynch’s 'Eraserhead'.
Modeller at David Lynch’s 'Eraserhead' CD-Rom
December 31, 2001 - July 22, 2025
Produced 3D models for the interactive CD-Rom.
Modeller at David Lynch’s “Eraserhead” CD-Rom
December 31, 2001 - July 22, 2025
Developed 3D models for David Lynch’s Eraserhead CD-Rom project.
Modeller at David Lynch’s “Eraserhead” CD-Rom
December 31, 2001 - July 22, 2025
Produced 3D models for a CD-Rom project linked to the Eraserhead film in 2001.
Modeller at David Lynch’s Eraserhead CD-Rom
December 31, 2001 - July 22, 2025
Created 3D models for the CD-Rom production of David Lynch's "Eraserhead."

Education

DESS in Computer Graphics at Strasbourg University, France
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Multimedia University Diploma at Strasbourg University, France
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Visual Arts Degree at Rennes 2 University, France
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
DESS in Computer Graphics at Strasbourg University, France
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Multimedia University Diploma at Strasbourg University, France
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Visual Arts Degree at Rennes 2 University, France
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
DESS in Computer Graphics at Strasbourg University, France
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Multimedia University Diploma at Strasbourg University, France
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Visual Arts Degree at Rennes 2 University, France
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
DESS in Computer Graphics at Strasbourg University, France
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Multimedia University Diploma at Strasbourg University, France
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Visual Arts Degree at Rennes 2 University, France
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
Visual Arts Degree at Rennes 2 University, France
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
Multimedia University Diploma at Strasbourg University, France
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
DESS in Computer Graphics at Strasbourg University, France
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000

Qualifications

Full Houdini
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Full Houdini
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
French “B” driving license
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1989
Full Houdini Training
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Full Houdini
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Full Houdini Training
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Education, Real Estate & Construction, Gaming, Government, Manufacturing