Hi! I'm Yenly Montana, a passionate 3D Animator and Character Designer with a diploma in 3D Animation from Centennial College. I love bringing expressive and memorable characters to life through strong posing, timing, and visual storytelling.

Yenly Montana

Hi! I'm Yenly Montana, a passionate 3D Animator and Character Designer with a diploma in 3D Animation from Centennial College. I love bringing expressive and memorable characters to life through strong posing, timing, and visual storytelling.

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Hi! I’m Yenly Montana, a passionate 3D Animator and Character Designer with a diploma in 3D Animation from Centennial College. I love bringing expressive and memorable characters to life through strong posing, timing, and visual storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Animator & Character Designer at Lakeside Animation
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created character animations in Maya using multiple characters and rigs; designed original characters including turnarounds and expression sheets; collaborated closely with modeling and rigging teams; followed production pipeline standards and naming conventions.
Media Coordinator at JellyBean Studios
September 1, 2024 - Present
Led social media strategy and short-form video production for TikTok; coordinated with animation teams for behind-the-scenes content.
Sales Assistant & Graphic Designer at Soluciones Centro Americas
February 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Designed visual assets including posters, cards, and branded materials to support customer projects; strengthened client communication through customized design solutions.
Animator & Character Designer at Lakeside Animation (in collaboration with JellyBean Studios)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created character animations in Maya using multiple characters and rigs; designed original characters including turnarounds and expression sheets; collaborated closely with modeling and rigging teams; followed production pipeline standards and naming conventions.
3D Animator at Pilot Production Yummy Yummy
March 1, 2026 - Present
Animated multiple scenes for a 7-minute pilot episode of a children’s animated show; worked with different character rigs, focusing on acting, timing, and clear storytelling for a young audience; collaborated within a production pipeline, adapting animations to shot requirements and direction; contributed to building engaging and expressive performances aligned with the show’s tone and style.
3D Animation Volunteer at The Winged Foundation
February 1, 2026 - Present
Creating short 3D animated promotional content for social media and digital platforms; developing multiple animation concepts using pre-existing rigs to communicate themes of education, opportunity, and empowerment; applying storytelling and visual communication strategies tailored for marketing and nonprofit outreach; collaborating on creative direction to align animation with the foundation’s message and audience.

Education

Diploma in 3D Animation at Centennial College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
English Certification at Universidad Nacional
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Post-secondary Diploma in 3D Animation at Centennial College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
English Certification at Universidad Nacional
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Post-secondary Diploma in 3D Animation at Centennial College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
English Certification at Universidad Nacional
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Post-secondary Diploma in 3D Animation at Centennial College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
English Certification at Universidad Nacional
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Post-secondary Diploma in 3D Animation at Centennial College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
English Certification at Universidad Nacional
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in 3D Animation at Centennial College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
English Certification at Universidad Nacional
January 1, 2012 - March 15, 2026
Post-secondary Diploma in 3D Animation at Centennial College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
English Certification at Universidad Nacional
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in 3D Animation at Centennial College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
English Certification at Universidad Nacional
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Illustration of Characters in Digital Media
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Using Adobe Photoshop
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Virtual Chair of Business Thinking
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Illustration of Characters in Digital Media
March 1, 2022 - January 25, 2026
Using Adobe Photoshop
July 1, 2021 - January 25, 2026
Virtual Chair of Business Thinking
June 1, 2021 - January 25, 2026
Illustration of Characters in Digital Media
March 1, 2022 - January 27, 2026
Using Adobe Photoshop
July 1, 2021 - January 27, 2026
Virtual Chair of Business Thinking
June 1, 2021 - January 27, 2026
Illustration of Characters in Digital Media
March 1, 2022 - February 4, 2026
Using Adobe Photoshop
July 1, 2021 - February 4, 2026
Virtual Chair of Business Thinking
June 1, 2021 - February 4, 2026
Illustration of Characters in Digital Media
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2026
Using Adobe Photoshop
July 1, 2021 - March 1, 2026
Virtual Chair of Business Thinking
June 1, 2021 - March 1, 2026
Illustration of Characters in Digital Media
March 1, 2022 - March 15, 2026
Using Adobe Photoshop
July 1, 2021 - March 15, 2026
Virtual Chair of Business Thinking
June 1, 2021 - March 15, 2026
Illustration of Characters in Digital Media
March 1, 2022 - April 2, 2026
Using Adobe Photoshop
July 1, 2021 - April 2, 2026
Virtual Chair of Business Thinking
June 1, 2021 - April 2, 2026
Illustration of Characters in Digital Media
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Using Adobe Photoshop
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Virtual Chair of Business Thinking
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021

Industry Experience

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