3D Character Animator with 5+ years of experience in modeling, rigging, and animation, with a strong foundation in story-driven production and technical execution. Skilled in leading collaborative short films and independent game development, translating characters and environments into engaging, performance-ready animation.

Michael Solimine

3D Character Animator with 5+ years of experience in modeling, rigging, and animation, with a strong foundation in story-driven production and technical execution. Skilled in leading collaborative short films and independent game development, translating characters and environments into engaging, performance-ready animation.

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3D Character Animator with 5+ years of experience in modeling, rigging, and animation, with a strong foundation in story-driven production and technical execution. Skilled in leading collaborative short films and independent game development, translating characters and environments into engaging, performance-ready animation.

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Work Experience

3D Character Animator at Chronicles of the Fishman (Class Short Film)
March 1, 2025 - Present
Managed the full 3D production pipeline, including asset creation, animation direction, and post-production.
3D Lead Director / Character Animator at Chronicles of the Fishman (Class Short Film)
March 1, 2025 - Present
Managed the full 3D production pipeline, including asset creation, animation direction, and post-production.
3D Character Animator / Lead Director at Chronicles of the Fishman (Class Short Film)
March 1, 2025 - Present
Managed the full 3D production pipeline, including asset creation, animation direction, and post-production.
3D Character Animator / 3D Lead Director at Chronicles of the Fishman (Class Short Film)
February 20, 2025 - Present
Managed the full 3D production pipeline, including asset creation, animation direction, and post-production. Oversaw how characters and scenes were built and brought to life, coordinating modeling and animation work to deliver a cohesive short film outcome from concept through final polish.
3D Asset Modeler at Chopin et Liszt
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Created assets for short film project.
3D Asset Modeler at A Divine Lesson
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Created assets for short film.
3D Asset Modeler (Multiple Short Films)
May 1, 2023 - Present
Created characters, environments, and props for multiple short films. Optimized models for animation workflows and collaborated closely with the animation team to ensure characters and environments were production-ready and visually consistent throughout the animation process.
3D Asset Modeler at Independent / Freelance
May 1, 2023 - Present
Created character, environment, and prop assets; optimized models for animation workflows; collaborated closely with the animation team to bring characters and environments to life.
3D Asset Modeler at Quacker Clinic
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Created character and environment assets for short film projects.
Independent Game Developer & Content Creator at ROBLOX
January 1, 2017 - Present
Designed and developed immersive game experiences with 7+ years of content creation. Utilized 3D modeling, scripting, and UI design to build a dedicated online community, achieving 9.1 million+ visits and engaging thousands of active players.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in 3D Character Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor's degree in 3D Character Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
High School Diploma at Somers High School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Major: 3D Character Animation; Minor: Technical 3D Character Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
High School at Somers High School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Education