Hi, I'm Riccardo Ragazzini, a 2D/3D animator and character designer with over 20 years of experience in animation production for film, TV and games. I thrive on turning ideas into lively characters and dynamic sequences, with strong roots in traditional and digital media, concept design, storytelling, and storyboarding. I love collaborating with designers, riggers, and artists to craft engaging visuals and stories. I'm passionate about storytelling and visual creativity, and I enjoy pushing creative boundaries while meeting production goals and deadlines.…

Riccardo Ragazzini

Hi, I'm Riccardo Ragazzini, a 2D/3D animator and character designer with over 20 years of experience in animation production for film, TV and games. I thrive on turning ideas into lively characters and dynamic sequences, with strong roots in traditional and digital media, concept design, storytelling, and storyboarding. I love collaborating with designers, riggers, and artists to craft engaging visuals and stories. I'm passionate about storytelling and visual creativity, and I enjoy pushing creative boundaries while meeting production goals and deadlines.…

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Hi, I’m Riccardo Ragazzini, a 2D/3D animator and character designer with over 20 years of experience in animation production for film, TV and games. I thrive on turning ideas into lively characters and dynamic sequences, with strong roots in traditional and digital media, concept design, storytelling, and storyboarding.

I love collaborating with designers, riggers, and artists to craft engaging visuals and stories. I’m passionate about storytelling and visual creativity, and I enjoy pushing creative boundaries while meeting production goals and deadlines.

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English
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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).
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.
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.
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 / 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 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.
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.

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

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Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet

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