Hello! I'm Pedro Gois Ruiz, a passionate Digital Animator specializing in cutout, paperless and 3D workflows. I bring a strong illustration background to every project and enjoy turning ideas into lively visuals using Toon Boom Harmony, Maya, ZBrush and Unreal Engine 5. Recently, concluded a Bachelor's degree in Animation at Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado in São Paulo, Brazil, I collaborated on both academic and external projects, from stop-motion set design to collaborative animation shorts. I'm eager to contribute to creative teams that value craft, storytelling, and experimentation.

Pedro Gois Ruiz

Hello! I'm Pedro Gois Ruiz, a passionate Digital Animator specializing in cutout, paperless and 3D workflows. I bring a strong illustration background to every project and enjoy turning ideas into lively visuals using Toon Boom Harmony, Maya, ZBrush and Unreal Engine 5. Recently, concluded a Bachelor's degree in Animation at Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado in São Paulo, Brazil, I collaborated on both academic and external projects, from stop-motion set design to collaborative animation shorts. I'm eager to contribute to creative teams that value craft, storytelling, and experimentation.

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Hello! I’m Pedro Gois Ruiz, a passionate Digital Animator specializing in cutout, paperless and 3D workflows. I bring a strong illustration background to every project and enjoy turning ideas into lively visuals using Toon Boom Harmony, Maya, ZBrush and Unreal Engine 5.
Recently, concluded a Bachelor’s degree in Animation at Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado in São Paulo, Brazil, I collaborated on both academic and external projects, from stop-motion set design to collaborative animation shorts. I’m eager to contribute to creative teams that value craft, storytelling, and experimentation.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Cutout Animator at The Afterlife Show
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Academic project contribution as Cutout Animator under Hector Plasma; worked on cutout animation and timing.
Assistant Animation Director at Cursed Shift
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Assisted animation director; supervised cutout animation pipeline, coordinating with team.
2D Digital Animator at Vestiges
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
2D digital animator on Vestiges project; responsible for 2D animation assets and timing.
Participant at 24HOURS Animation Contest for Students
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Participated in the 24HOURS Animation Contest for Students, achieving 54th place in 2025 (second-best Brazilian team).

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Animation at Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other