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I’m Yarim Machado, a Senior VFX Animator with over a decade of experience at industry-leading studios such as Framestore and DNEG. I specialize in high-end creature performance, photorealistic and cartoony character animation, and I’ve contributed to award-winning episodic and feature-length projects.…

Yarim Machado

3D Animator, Animator, Visual Effects Artist, +2

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I’m Yarim Machado, a Senior VFX Animator with over a decade of experience at industry-leading studios such as Framestore and DNEG. I specialize in high-end creature performance, photorealistic and cartoony character animation, and I’ve contributed to award-winning episodic and feature-length projects.…

Available to hire

I’m Yarim Machado, a Senior VFX Animator with over a decade of experience at industry-leading studios such as Framestore and DNEG. I specialize in high-end creature performance, photorealistic and cartoony character animation, and I’ve contributed to award-winning episodic and feature-length projects.

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

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Work Experience

Lead Animator at FRAMESTORE

December 1, 2019 - February 28, 2026

Delivered cinematic-quality performances for global ad campaigns and high-profile episodic series, specializing in photorealistic creature movement and complex character acting. Provided creative mentorship and technical notes to peers, stress-tested assets with Rigging, tracked plates for seamless live-action integration, and built animation-to-engine workflows from Maya to Unreal Engine, including AR and on-location character performances.

Senior Animator at DNEG TV

April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2019

High-volume lead performance for complex character and creature shots across HBO, Netflix, and Apple TV+. Processed and refined motion capture data with cleanup, tackled technically challenging sequences requiring physics, weight, and photoreal integration, and delivered high-speed, high-quality results within DNEG standards across diverse projects.

Animator at DNEG FILM

September 1, 2016 - April 1, 2017

Worked in the Feature Film Department on the Wonder Woman project, contributing to character and creature animation pipelines for a major live-action feature.

Animator at DNEG TV

July 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016

Managed complex sequences, including a 45-rig single-environment setup for high-profile TV work, and supported integration of detailed animation into live-action contexts.

Storyboard Artist at Milk Barn Productions

March 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016

Storyboarding for Disney’s Goldie and Bear, translating scripts into visual sequences and shot planning.

Animator at Future Dude

July 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014

Character animator for TV series pilot Parallel Man, delivering an entire sequence.

Animator at Panda Panther

March 1, 2014 - June 30, 2014

Character animator for cinematic sequences in Skylanders: Trap Team.

Animator at Curious Pictures

May 1, 2013 - October 31, 2013

Freelance animator for Goldie & Bear and Amanda’s Alligator, Disney cartoon series.