Hi! I'm Erick Lara, a 3D Character Animator based in Quito, Ecuador. I specialize in bringing characters and visual effects to life through digital animation and motion design. With a background in graphic design and multimedia technology, I enjoy working on projects from 2D animation and post-production to 3D character animation and VFX. I have worked with various studios and clients such as 2B Latam and CORFÚ, and I am passionate about creating amazing animated experiences whether for VR, short films, or social media campaigns. I'm always eager to learn new skills and collaborate on creative projects!

Erick Lara E.

Hi! I'm Erick Lara, a 3D Character Animator based in Quito, Ecuador. I specialize in bringing characters and visual effects to life through digital animation and motion design. With a background in graphic design and multimedia technology, I enjoy working on projects from 2D animation and post-production to 3D character animation and VFX. I have worked with various studios and clients such as 2B Latam and CORFÚ, and I am passionate about creating amazing animated experiences whether for VR, short films, or social media campaigns. I'm always eager to learn new skills and collaborate on creative projects!

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Hi! I’m Erick Lara, a 3D Character Animator based in Quito, Ecuador. I specialize in bringing characters and visual effects to life through digital animation and motion design. With a background in graphic design and multimedia technology, I enjoy working on projects from 2D animation and post-production to 3D character animation and VFX.

I have worked with various studios and clients such as 2B Latam and CORFÚ, and I am passionate about creating amazing animated experiences whether for VR, short films, or social media campaigns. I’m always eager to learn new skills and collaborate on creative projects!

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

VFX Artist & Digital Animator at 2B Latam
December 31, 2025 - July 17, 2025
Worked on visual effects and digital animation for projects including the short film VR-AR “Gargoyle Doyle” where I was a 3D Character Animator.
3D Character Animator at Project: shortfilm VR-AR “Gargoyle Doyle”
December 31, 2024 - July 17, 2025
Contributed as a 3D Character Animator on the virtual and augmented reality short film "Gargoyle Doyle".
Motion Designer at GK estudio
December 31, 2022 - July 17, 2025
Designed motion graphics for multiple projects from 2020 to 2022.
Graphic Designer and Photographer at 4Life
December 31, 2020 - July 17, 2025
Provided graphic design and photography services for client 4Life.
3D Animator at Rama de Plata
December 31, 2019 - July 17, 2025
Created 3D animations specifically for shadow theater presentations.
Designer and Animator for Social Media at Kreiva & Terekes
December 31, 2019 - July 17, 2025
Designed and animated content for social media campaigns.
Graphic Designer and Animator at MIES
December 31, 2019 - July 17, 2025
Handled graphic design and animation projects.

Education

Diploma at Animation GYM
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Technologist at Institute of Visual Arts IAVQ
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

Workshop: Character Illustration
January 1, 2018 - January 10, 2018
Workshop: Cinema 4D Modeling
September 1, 2018 - October 10, 2018
Workshop: Construction, animation and staging of puppets
July 1, 2016 - July 31, 2016
Introduction to 3D design and modeling with Blender workshop
March 1, 2022 - March 4, 2022
Workshop: Mime and body puppets
April 1, 2022 - April 10, 2022
Lecture: "Null festival: animation and motion design"
April 1, 2019 - April 6, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other