I'm an experienced 2D/3D animator and character designer with over 20 years in animation production for film, TV and games. I bring strong skills in concept design, storyboarding, and character animation, and I'm passionate about storytelling and visual creativity. I've collaborated with studios such as Jyamma Games, MAGA Animation Studio, and Gertie S.r.l., delivering cinematics, in-game sequences, layouts, and designs across TV series, feature films and commercials. I thrive in collaborative pipelines, enjoy shaping characters and worlds, and I'm always looking for creative challenges that push storytelling through motion.…

Riccardo Ragazzini

I'm an experienced 2D/3D animator and character designer with over 20 years in animation production for film, TV and games. I bring strong skills in concept design, storyboarding, and character animation, and I'm passionate about storytelling and visual creativity. I've collaborated with studios such as Jyamma Games, MAGA Animation Studio, and Gertie S.r.l., delivering cinematics, in-game sequences, layouts, and designs across TV series, feature films and commercials. I thrive in collaborative pipelines, enjoy shaping characters and worlds, and I'm always looking for creative challenges that push storytelling through motion.…

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I’m an experienced 2D/3D animator and character designer with over 20 years in animation production for film, TV and games. I bring strong skills in concept design, storyboarding, and character animation, and I’m passionate about storytelling and visual creativity.

I’ve collaborated with studios such as Jyamma Games, MAGA Animation Studio, and Gertie S.r.l., delivering cinematics, in-game sequences, layouts, and designs across TV series, feature films and commercials. I thrive in collaborative pipelines, enjoy shaping characters and worlds, and I’m always looking for creative challenges that push storytelling through motion.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Gameplay & Cinematic Animator at Jyamma Games
July 1, 2021 - November 27, 2025
Lead Animator for cinematics and in-game sequences on Enotria: The Last Song. Collaborate with game designers, riggers and tech artists to deliver high-quality animations for gameplay and cutscenes.
2D / 3D Character Animator at MAGA Animation Studio
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
2D/3D character animation for the preschool series Ricky Zoom; 3D character animation for the series; 2D character animation for the ActionAid commercial Super Mamma!; 2D Cut-out animation for Lupin’s Tail (Le Storie di Lupin).
2D / 3D Character Animator / 3D Layout Artist at MAGA Animation Studio
March 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021
3D Character Animator for the preschool series Ricky Zoom (52 × 11’); 3D Layout Artist for TV Series Hello Kitty Super Style! (52 × 11’); 2D Character Animator for the ActionAid commercial Super Mamma!; 2D Cut-out Character Animator for Lupin’s Tales (Le Storie di Lupin) (78 × 10’).
Animator / Character Designer / Storyboarding & Layout at Gertie S.r.l.
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Character Designer & FX Artist for Milo Coniglietto Mio (Seasons 1-3 & Christmas Special); Storyboard Artist for studio promos (e.g. SBrain); 2D Animator for Zecchino d’Oro song videos (Amici per la Pelle; Ti Faccio la Foto; Il Gatto Mascherato); Layout Artist / Storyboard / Environment Designer on feature film Iqbal – Bambini senza paura; Produced a short presentation video for Gertie’s showcase at Cartoon on the Bay.
Animator / Character Designer / 2D Storyboard Artist / 2D Layout Artist at Gertie S.r.l.
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2016
Character Designer & FX Artist for Milo Coniglietto Mio (Seasons 1-3 & Christmas Special). Storyboard Artist for studio promos (e.g. SBrain). 2D Animator for various Zecchino d’Oro song videos; Layout Artist / Storyboard / Environment Designer on feature film Iqbal – A Tale of a Fearless Child. Produced a short presentation video for Gertie’s showcase at Cartoon on the Bay. Freelance / Early Experience in Milan / Italy.
Animation Assistant / Freelancer at Various studios (Freelance)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Animation Assistant on Momo alla conquista del tempo; Various collaborations with studios as Animator and Character Designer.
Animation Assistant at Freelance / Various studios
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Animation Assistant on Momo alla conquista del tempo. Various collaborations with studios as Animator and Character Designer.
Animator / Character Designer / 2D Storyboard Artist / 2D Layout Artist at Freelance / Early Experience
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Animation Assistant on Momo alla conquista del tempo. Various collaborations with studios as Animator and Character Designer.
Animation Assistant at Freelance / Early Experience
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Animation Assistant on Momo alla conquista del tempo. Various collaborations with studios as Animator and Character Designer.

Education

Course at Civic School of Cinema – Milan, Italy
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Intensive Animation Course at Toon Boom Workshop – Turin, Italy
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
3D Animation Course at Squash N Stretch (Online Animation School)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Course in Film & Television Operator, 2D Animation at Civic School of Cinema – Milan, Italy
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000
Intensive Animation Course at Toon Boom Workshop – Turin, Italy
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
3D Animation Course at Squash N Stretch (Online Animation School)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Course in Film & Television Operator, 2D Animation at Civic School of Cinema – Milan, Italy
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000
Intensive Animation Course at Toon Boom Workshop – Turin, Italy
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
3D Animation Course at Squash N Stretch (Online Animation School)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Course in Film & Television Operator, 2D Animation at Civic School of Cinema – Milan, Italy
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000
Intensive Animation Course at Toon Boom Workshop – Turin, Italy
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
3D Animation Course at Squash N Stretch (Online Animation School)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Course in Film & Television Operator, 2D Animation
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000
Intensive Animation Course
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
3D Animation Course
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Education

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Experience Level