Nathan Lin

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3D character animator and animation/technical lead focused on building production-ready pipelines and leading teams to deliver stylized, high-quality animation on schedule.

About

3D character animator and animation/technical lead focused on building production-ready pipelines and leading teams to deliver stylized, high-quality animation on schedule. Strong experience coordinating with tech/VFX departments to keep workflows stable and efficient.

  • Joined May 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Projects · 1

my 2026 demo reel animator

  • 3D Animator
  • Animator
  • Project Manager

Work experience· 5 roles

Animation LeadSep 2025 – Jun 2026 · 10 mos

Led and directed a team of 6 animators while collaborating closely with the tech and VFX departments to prevent issues in the workflow and production pipeline. Developed a unique animation style for the film and created a custom script for the animation team to use within the production pipeline to support the stylized animation established in pre-production.

Hexagon SCAD Pro Lead technical animator · HexagonSep 2025 – Nov 2025 · 3 mos

Collaborated with Hexagon to design and build a new rebrand for Hexagon’s tradeshow booth(s), including supporting visuals such as possible looks, materials, layouts, and color directions. Developed and built a 3D model using ruleset specifications created for the booth design. Directed a team of 7 asset artists to visualize and align with the new Hexagon branding to produce 3D render examples for the tradeshow exhibit tonight.

Co-Director · Pursuit of HappinessFeb 2025 – May 2025 · 4 mos

Directed and led a diverse team of 3D and 2D animators and technical artists with high efficiency to deliver a satisfying end product. Organized and communicated project needs to the director and collaborating artists. Developed the film’s look and tools, thoroughly inspected team files for technical issues, and directed timely fixes in an efficient manner.

3D Production Lead · Clown CarpoolOct 2024 – Dec 2024 · 3 mos
3D Animator · Fairy PlayApr 2024 – Jan 2025 · 10 mos

Education

· Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)2030 – 2026
Associates · Berkeley City College2030 – 2026
Studio Arts · Berkeley City College2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

adobe certified2025 – 2027

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