I have over 18 years of experience in Animation and Visual Effects. I am a team player who can work with minimal supervision, always willing to learn new skills and teach others to achieve the highest standards. My extensive background covers various roles and projects in the animation, gaming, and VFX industries across the Philippines and Japan. Throughout my career, I have worked on multiple TV series, movies, and games, contributing as an animator, VFX artist, modeler, rigger, and CG generalist. I specialize in creating engaging visuals and effects using an array of industry software, and I am passionate about continuing to grow and share my knowledge in this dynamic field.

John Leo P. Ruin

I have over 18 years of experience in Animation and Visual Effects. I am a team player who can work with minimal supervision, always willing to learn new skills and teach others to achieve the highest standards. My extensive background covers various roles and projects in the animation, gaming, and VFX industries across the Philippines and Japan. Throughout my career, I have worked on multiple TV series, movies, and games, contributing as an animator, VFX artist, modeler, rigger, and CG generalist. I specialize in creating engaging visuals and effects using an array of industry software, and I am passionate about continuing to grow and share my knowledge in this dynamic field.

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I have over 18 years of experience in Animation and Visual Effects. I am a team player who can work with minimal supervision, always willing to learn new skills and teach others to achieve the highest standards. My extensive background covers various roles and projects in the animation, gaming, and VFX industries across the Philippines and Japan.

Throughout my career, I have worked on multiple TV series, movies, and games, contributing as an animator, VFX artist, modeler, rigger, and CG generalist. I specialize in creating engaging visuals and effects using an array of industry software, and I am passionate about continuing to grow and share my knowledge in this dynamic field.

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Language

English
Advanced
Tagalog
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Game Animator / VFX Artist at Ninja Cat Studio, Philippines
July 1, 2023 - Present
Currently engaged as a senior game animator and VFX artist, contributing to the creation of game animation and visual effects with a strong focus on teamwork and quality standards.
Senior Game Animator at DDTI, Philippines
July 1, 2023 - September 3, 2025
Worked as a senior game animator, producing animations for game development projects during a short-term contract.
CG Generalist at Freelance, Philippines
March 1, 2023 - September 3, 2025
Provided CG generalist services freelancing for various clients, handling multiple aspects of computer graphics production.
CG Generalist at Flux Inc, Japan
May 1, 2022 - September 3, 2025
Created computer-generated graphics assets and effects as a CG generalist, contributing to diverse projects over several years.
VFX Artist (Freelance) at Toneplus, Japan
December 1, 2018 - September 3, 2025
Worked freelance as a VFX artist on various animation and game productions.
VFX Artist at Monster Strike The Animation Series, Japan
December 31, 2018 - September 3, 2025
Contributed VFX artistry to the Monster Strike animation series.
VFX Artist at Mon Kart TV Series, Japan
December 31, 2018 - September 3, 2025
Provided VFX artistry for the Mon Kart TV series in 2018.
Animator at Studio B, Japan
June 30, 2018 - September 3, 2025
Worked as an animator on the Netflix Revision Anime series, contributing creative animation services.
CG Generalist at Terabyte Inc., Japan
December 1, 2017 - September 3, 2025
Held a CG generalist position working on various animation and TV shows including Penelope TV series (2017), Nyanbo TV drama (2017), and Attack on Titan: The Movie (Live Action, 2014). Involved in modeling, rigging, animating, and visual effects for games and live action adaptations over a decade.
Digital Artist at Anino Games, Philippines
September 1, 2007 - September 3, 2025
Worked as a digital artist involved in concept art, 3D modeling, rigging, and animation for an unreleased Nintendo DS game and HP Virtual Store projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Major in Computer Science at Far Eastern University, Philippines
June 1, 2000 - March 1, 2006
High School Diploma at La Immaculada Concepcion School, Philippines
June 1, 1996 - March 1, 2000
Elementary Education at San Joaquin Elementary School, Philippines
June 1, 1991 - March 1, 1996

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Other