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Hi, I'm Derek Gutierrez, an animator and character rigger from Brownsville, Texas. I recently earned a Bachelor of Arts in Technology and Emerging Communication, with a focus on Animation and Games from the University of Texas at Dallas, and I'm expanding my skills through Animation Mentor. My work centers on rigging, layout, camera setup, and animation for shorts and games. I've led rigging for senior projects like Champion’s Heart, contributed on multiple Animation Lab productions, and served in leadership roles within the Animation Guild. I'm excited to bring collaborative energy and technical expertise to a creative team.…Hi, I'm Derek Gutierrez, an animator and character rigger from Brownsville, Texas. I recently earned a Bachelor of Arts in Technology and Emerging Communication, with a focus on Animation and Games from the University of Texas at Dallas, and I'm expanding my skills through Animation Mentor. My work centers on rigging, layout, camera setup, and animation for shorts and games. I've led rigging for senior projects like Champion’s Heart, contributed on multiple Animation Lab productions, and served in leadership roles within the Animation Guild. I'm excited to bring collaborative energy and technical expertise to a creative team.

Derek Gutierrez

3D Animator, Character Rigger, Animator, +2

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Hi, I'm Derek Gutierrez, an animator and character rigger from Brownsville, Texas. I recently earned a Bachelor of Arts in Technology and Emerging Communication, with a focus on Animation and Games from the University of Texas at Dallas, and I'm expanding my skills through Animation Mentor. My work centers on rigging, layout, camera setup, and animation for shorts and games. I've led rigging for senior projects like Champion’s Heart, contributed on multiple Animation Lab productions, and served in leadership roles within the Animation Guild. I'm excited to bring collaborative energy and technical expertise to a creative team.…Hi, I'm Derek Gutierrez, an animator and character rigger from Brownsville, Texas. I recently earned a Bachelor of Arts in Technology and Emerging Communication, with a focus on Animation and Games from the University of Texas at Dallas, and I'm expanding my skills through Animation Mentor. My work centers on rigging, layout, camera setup, and animation for shorts and games. I've led rigging for senior projects like Champion’s Heart, contributed on multiple Animation Lab productions, and served in leadership roles within the Animation Guild. I'm excited to bring collaborative energy and technical expertise to a creative team.

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Hi, I’m Derek Gutierrez, an animator and character rigger from Brownsville, Texas. I recently earned a Bachelor of Arts in Technology and Emerging Communication, with a focus on Animation and Games from the University of Texas at Dallas, and I’m expanding my skills through Animation Mentor.

My work centers on rigging, layout, camera setup, and animation for shorts and games. I’ve led rigging for senior projects like Champion’s Heart, contributed on multiple Animation Lab productions, and served in leadership roles within the Animation Guild. I’m excited to bring collaborative energy and technical expertise to a creative team.

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Expert

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English

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Work Experience

Sales Associate at The North Face

February 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023

Aided customers with purchasing products that best fit their criteria; Communicated with co-workers to proficiently manage the sales floor

Cast Member at Walt Disney World (Disney College Program)

June 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Fulfilled customer orders, used the 5 keys of operation to maintain guest expectations; performed front-of-house, back-of-house, and stocker duties across The Friar’s Nook, Storybook Treats, Gaston’s Tavern, Prince Eric’s Village Market, and Pinocchio Village Haus.

Disney College Program - Cast Member at Walt Disney World

June 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Fulfilled customer orders, upheld the 5 keys of operation, assisted in front-of-house and back-of-house roles across The Friar's Nook, Storybook Treats, Gaston’s Tavern, Prince Eric’s Village Market, and Pinocchio Village Haus.