Hi, I’m Yenly Montana, a 3D animator and character designer based in Toronto, Ontario. I’m passionate about bringing expressive, memorable characters to life through strong posing, timing, and visual storytelling. I work with Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, ShotGrid, Houdini, Nuke, Unreal Engine, DaVinci Resolve, and Photoshop, guided by a solid understanding of the 12 Principles of Animation. Currently I’m contributing to Lakeside Animation (in collaboration with JellyBean Studios) where I develop 3D animations across various characters and rigs, while keeping an organized and efficient production pipeline. I also completed a multidisciplinary Game Collaboration Project with students from multiple programs and the University of Toronto, creating a game.

Yenly Montana

Hi, I’m Yenly Montana, a 3D animator and character designer based in Toronto, Ontario. I’m passionate about bringing expressive, memorable characters to life through strong posing, timing, and visual storytelling. I work with Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, ShotGrid, Houdini, Nuke, Unreal Engine, DaVinci Resolve, and Photoshop, guided by a solid understanding of the 12 Principles of Animation. Currently I’m contributing to Lakeside Animation (in collaboration with JellyBean Studios) where I develop 3D animations across various characters and rigs, while keeping an organized and efficient production pipeline. I also completed a multidisciplinary Game Collaboration Project with students from multiple programs and the University of Toronto, creating a game.

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Hi, I’m Yenly Montana, a 3D animator and character designer based in Toronto, Ontario. I’m passionate about bringing expressive, memorable characters to life through strong posing, timing, and visual storytelling. I work with Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, ShotGrid, Houdini, Nuke, Unreal Engine, DaVinci Resolve, and Photoshop, guided by a solid understanding of the 12 Principles of Animation.

Currently I’m contributing to Lakeside Animation (in collaboration with JellyBean Studios) where I develop 3D animations across various characters and rigs, while keeping an organized and efficient production pipeline. I also completed a multidisciplinary Game Collaboration Project with students from multiple programs and the University of Toronto, creating a game.

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Language

English
Advanced

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.

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

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

Industry Experience

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