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Hi, I’m Rafael Pacheco, a production manager with 10+ years leading animation, VFX, and digital production for global studios and brands. I excel at guiding cross-functional teams, managing client relationships, and delivering complex projects on time, on brand, and within budget. I’m passionate about building efficient production pipelines, optimizing workflows, and adopting innovative technologies to boost creativity and productivity. In my work, I collaborate with creative, technical, and management teams to design scalable workflows for high-volume projects, always aiming for delivery excellence and a positive, collaborative vibe.…Hi, I’m Rafael Pacheco, a production manager with 10+ years leading animation, VFX, and digital production for global studios and brands. I excel at guiding cross-functional teams, managing client relationships, and delivering complex projects on time, on brand, and within budget. I’m passionate about building efficient production pipelines, optimizing workflows, and adopting innovative technologies to boost creativity and productivity. In my work, I collaborate with creative, technical, and management teams to design scalable workflows for high-volume projects, always aiming for delivery excellence and a positive, collaborative vibe.

Rafael Pacheco

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Hi, I’m Rafael Pacheco, a production manager with 10+ years leading animation, VFX, and digital production for global studios and brands. I excel at guiding cross-functional teams, managing client relationships, and delivering complex projects on time, on brand, and within budget. I’m passionate about building efficient production pipelines, optimizing workflows, and adopting innovative technologies to boost creativity and productivity. In my work, I collaborate with creative, technical, and management teams to design scalable workflows for high-volume projects, always aiming for delivery excellence and a positive, collaborative vibe.…Hi, I’m Rafael Pacheco, a production manager with 10+ years leading animation, VFX, and digital production for global studios and brands. I excel at guiding cross-functional teams, managing client relationships, and delivering complex projects on time, on brand, and within budget. I’m passionate about building efficient production pipelines, optimizing workflows, and adopting innovative technologies to boost creativity and productivity. In my work, I collaborate with creative, technical, and management teams to design scalable workflows for high-volume projects, always aiming for delivery excellence and a positive, collaborative vibe.

Available to hire

Toronto, Canada

Hi, I’m Rafael Pacheco, a production manager with 10+ years leading animation, VFX, and digital production for global studios and brands. I excel at guiding cross-functional teams, managing client relationships, and delivering complex projects on time, on brand, and within budget. I’m passionate about building efficient production pipelines, optimizing workflows, and adopting innovative technologies to boost creativity and productivity.

In my work, I collaborate with creative, technical, and management teams to design scalable workflows for high-volume projects, always aiming for delivery excellence and a positive, collaborative vibe.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Work Experience

Production Manager at Deluxe Animation Studios

May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021

Directed a team of 60+ 2D artists worldwide (on-site and remote) to deliver more than 500 frames weekly. Oversaw the Clean-Up department resources, schedules, and risks to ensure alignment with the studio-wide master plan. Collaborated with other department leads and supervisors to track shot progress, resolve pipeline issues, and maintain delivery quality.

Senior Production Coordinator at Industrial Brothers

May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022

Streamlined 3D animation workflows, improving cross-team collaboration and production efficiency in a USD pipeline. Built data-driven schedules that balanced budgets, capacity, and deadlines, keeping projects on track. Developed customized reporting dashboards to track progress and equip stakeholders with actionable insights.

Creative Workﬂow Specialist at 9Story Media

February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024

Led cross-department workflow improvements that reduced production timelines by 15% and improved delivery consistency. Introduced automation tools that streamlined repetitive tasks, freeing capacity for artist and production, boosting overall team productivity. Collaborated with creative, technical, and management teams to design scalable workflow solutions supporting multiple high-volume projects.

Production Manager at Twisted Mountain Animation

August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Managed end-to-end 3D animation productions, ensuring assets and shots were delivered on schedule, within scope, and to the highest standards. Led cross-department teams of animators, compositors, writers and editors to deliver complex CG sequences. Served as the main point of contact for clients and supervisors, maintaining clear communication on milestones, priorities, and creative approvals. Streamlined creative workflows and introduced process improvements that increased efficiency and reduced production bottlenecks.