Animation Design Technologist with 3 years of experience in creating creative, dynamic sequences full of identity for clients in different niches, including institutional projects for companies such as Sabesp and Odontoprev, award-winning short films in various animation styles, and currently participating in the production of the web series “Quest Paralela.”

Fernando Melão de Melo

Animation Design Technologist with 3 years of experience in creating creative, dynamic sequences full of identity for clients in different niches, including institutional projects for companies such as Sabesp and Odontoprev, award-winning short films in various animation styles, and currently participating in the production of the web series “Quest Paralela.”

Next availability:
January 3, 2026

Animation Design Technologist with 3 years of experience in creating creative, dynamic sequences full of identity for clients in different niches, including institutional projects for companies such as Sabesp and Odontoprev, award-winning short films in various animation styles, and currently participating in the production of the web series “Quest Paralela.”

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

2D Animator at Freelancer
November 1, 2024 - October 30, 2025
Character animations with identity, timing and creativity; Dynamic video intros, animating logos; Planning/obeying schedule; Fast learning and adaptability.
Volunteer at 26° F Festival do Japão
July 1, 2025 - October 30, 2025
Direct understanding of commands; Problems solving and customer service; Fast and communicative team work under pressure.
2D Animator at Self-Employed (Freelancer)
November 1, 2024 - October 30, 2025
Freelance 2D animator focusing on character animation with identity, timing and creativity; dynamic video intros and logo animation; planning and meeting production schedules; fast learner and adaptable.
Animator at Open Eye Dash
July 1, 2025 - October 30, 2025
Currently collaborating with the Open Eye Dash team to produce the second episode; animate from the animatic to the final stage, handing assets to the cleanup team; monitor deadlines and updates in production schedules.
2D Animator, Story Artist, Art Director at Odonto Prev (Institucional)
November 30, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Animated characters for institutional material; participated in a live-action workflow integration.
3D Animator, Story Artist, Art Director at Fermento Short Film
November 30, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Animated and supervised the animations; contributed to lighting and photography prep; guided pre-production and production stages.
2D Animator, Story Artist, Art Director at Qual o Nome Dela? Short Film
June 30, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Screened at three festivals; produced the base puppets carved from wood and connected with twisted wires; animated and supervised; set up lighting and photography for the shoots; pre-production in Blender.
2D Animator, Story Artist at Qual o Nome Dela? Short Film (Festival Work)
November 30, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Helped choosing camera shots and trouble-shooting organizational issues; delved into Toon Boom Harmony during pre-production to guide the production stage; animated and supervised the animations; prepared references for the scenes.

Education

Advanced Motion Design Online Course at Layer Lemonade
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Advanced Graphic Design Online Course at Escola Britânica de Artes Criativas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Technologist in Animation Designer at Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Advanced Animation Pipeline Online Course at This Is Animation
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Advanced Graphic Design Online Course at Escola Britânica de Artes Criativas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Technology in Animation Design at Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

Animation Advanced Animation Pipeline Online Course
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services