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Hi, I’m Derek Gutierrez, a budding animator and rigger based in Brownsville, Texas. I’m currently completing a BA in Technology and Emerging Communication with a focus on Animation and Games at UT Dallas, and I’m further refining my craft through Animation Mentor. I’ve collaborated on senior animation projects, led rigging on multiple animation labs, and gained experience as a Disney cast member, focusing on customer service, teamwork, and storytelling. I’m passionate about creating expressive characters and believable motion using Maya, Unreal Engine, and the Adobe suite.…Hi, I’m Derek Gutierrez, a budding animator and rigger based in Brownsville, Texas. I’m currently completing a BA in Technology and Emerging Communication with a focus on Animation and Games at UT Dallas, and I’m further refining my craft through Animation Mentor. I’ve collaborated on senior animation projects, led rigging on multiple animation labs, and gained experience as a Disney cast member, focusing on customer service, teamwork, and storytelling. I’m passionate about creating expressive characters and believable motion using Maya, Unreal Engine, and the Adobe suite.

Derek Gutierrez

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Hi, I’m Derek Gutierrez, a budding animator and rigger based in Brownsville, Texas. I’m currently completing a BA in Technology and Emerging Communication with a focus on Animation and Games at UT Dallas, and I’m further refining my craft through Animation Mentor. I’ve collaborated on senior animation projects, led rigging on multiple animation labs, and gained experience as a Disney cast member, focusing on customer service, teamwork, and storytelling. I’m passionate about creating expressive characters and believable motion using Maya, Unreal Engine, and the Adobe suite.…Hi, I’m Derek Gutierrez, a budding animator and rigger based in Brownsville, Texas. I’m currently completing a BA in Technology and Emerging Communication with a focus on Animation and Games at UT Dallas, and I’m further refining my craft through Animation Mentor. I’ve collaborated on senior animation projects, led rigging on multiple animation labs, and gained experience as a Disney cast member, focusing on customer service, teamwork, and storytelling. I’m passionate about creating expressive characters and believable motion using Maya, Unreal Engine, and the Adobe suite.

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Hi, I’m Derek Gutierrez, a budding animator and rigger based in Brownsville, Texas. I’m currently completing a BA in Technology and Emerging Communication with a focus on Animation and Games at UT Dallas, and I’m further refining my craft through Animation Mentor.

I’ve collaborated on senior animation projects, led rigging on multiple animation labs, and gained experience as a Disney cast member, focusing on customer service, teamwork, and storytelling. I’m passionate about creating expressive characters and believable motion using Maya, Unreal Engine, and the Adobe suite.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

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.