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I'm a Creative Engineer and R&D Specialist focused on bridging creative vision and advanced engineering. I design bespoke electro-mechanical systems, prototype quickly, and drive hardware solutions for complex, high-stakes environments. I'm fluent in English and Portuguese, enabling me to collaborate across US and Brazilian markets, and I enjoy leading teams and translating concepts into tangible results.…I'm a Creative Engineer and R&D Specialist focused on bridging creative vision and advanced engineering. I design bespoke electro-mechanical systems, prototype quickly, and drive hardware solutions for complex, high-stakes environments. I'm fluent in English and Portuguese, enabling me to collaborate across US and Brazilian markets, and I enjoy leading teams and translating concepts into tangible results.

Lee Pfeffer

Animator, Director of Photography, Cinematographer, +2

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I'm a Creative Engineer and R&D Specialist focused on bridging creative vision and advanced engineering. I design bespoke electro-mechanical systems, prototype quickly, and drive hardware solutions for complex, high-stakes environments. I'm fluent in English and Portuguese, enabling me to collaborate across US and Brazilian markets, and I enjoy leading teams and translating concepts into tangible results.…I'm a Creative Engineer and R&D Specialist focused on bridging creative vision and advanced engineering. I design bespoke electro-mechanical systems, prototype quickly, and drive hardware solutions for complex, high-stakes environments. I'm fluent in English and Portuguese, enabling me to collaborate across US and Brazilian markets, and I enjoy leading teams and translating concepts into tangible results.

Available to hire

I’m a Creative Engineer and R&D Specialist focused on bridging creative vision and advanced engineering. I design bespoke electro-mechanical systems, prototype quickly, and drive hardware solutions for complex, high-stakes environments.

I’m fluent in English and Portuguese, enabling me to collaborate across US and Brazilian markets, and I enjoy leading teams and translating concepts into tangible results.

Skills

Stop Motion Animation

Experience Level

Stop Motion Animation

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Portuguese

Fluent

Work Experience

Camera and Motion Control Engineer at Laika, LLC

March 20, 2022 - May 20, 2025

Led design, build, and maintenance of bespoke motion-control rigs; collaborated with directors and DPs to translate shot requirements into precise, repeatable camera moves; oversaw integration of motion control, camera, and lighting systems; refined workflows to maximize studio throughput and reliability; performed on-set engineering, identifying bottlenecks and delivering hardware solutions from concept to deployment.

Animator at Netflix Animation

September 20, 2019 - March 20, 2022

Engineered complex in-camera effects and practical rigs, leveraging expert-level Dragonframe capabilities to create innovative frames that push technical boundaries; contributed to the film's final act by translating director’s vision into efficient, camera-ready setups and character movement.

Animator at Netflix Animation – Wendell & Wild

September 1, 2019 - March 1, 2022

Engineered complex in-camera effects and practical rigging solutions, leveraging expert-level Dragonframe capability to create innovative frames that pushed the technical boundaries of traditional stop-motion. Transitioned into a full-time Stop-Motion Animator role for the film's final act, tasked with bringing the complex and challenging character 'Buffalo Belzer' to life. Earned a rare triple-credit recognition (Motion Control Operator, Assistant Camera, and Animator).

Stop Motion Animation Director (HOD) at Vetor Zero

August 1, 2013 - September 1, 2019

Head of Department for eight years, architecting the division's infrastructure from the ground up and directing technical operations for campaigns that secured major accolades, including Cannes Lions and ID Design Awards. Acted as the primary technical lead during pre-production, engineering customs solutions for complex narrative challenges, and determining the feasibility of creative concept before cameras rolled. Oversaw the entire production pipeline, managing the integration of mission-critical hardware (Motion Control, Camera, Lighting) and refining workflows to maximize studio throughput.

Stop-Motion Director at Vetor Zero

August 1, 2013 - September 1, 2019

Head of technical operations for stop-motion projects, architecting in-house solutions for challenging shoots; led engineering, rigging, and maintenance of hardware for high-profile campaigns; designed prototypes, validated feasibility, and ensured rigs met production schedules for major campaigns including Cannes Lions and Design Awards.

Animator at Lobo.cx

July 1, 2011 - August 1, 2013

Demonstrated immediate technical and creative versatility by animating claymation for a miniseries and producing 3D character animation for high-profile spots; progressed rapidly from Intern to core technical contributor, bridging legacy hardware constraints with modern creative demands; revitalized a dormant FANUC industrial robot, reverse-engineering its operation to develop a proprietary workflow for precise stop-motion cinematography.