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I am Achellis Thapa, a professional 3D animator and lead mentor with 14 years of production expertise across a variety of fields, including commercial adverts, video games, and feature films. I trained more than 500 pupils throughout my time there and have led creative teams and project leads. I work as a remote 3D animator and full-time 3D animation instructor. I have a thorough understanding of Blender and Maya. I am a skilled multi-disciplinary 3D animator versed in cartoon, creature animation, hyper-realistic, object, facial, and character animation.…I am Achellis Thapa, a professional 3D animator and lead mentor with 14 years of production expertise across a variety of fields, including commercial adverts, video games, and feature films. I trained more than 500 pupils throughout my time there and have led creative teams and project leads. I work as a remote 3D animator and full-time 3D animation instructor. I have a thorough understanding of Blender and Maya. I am a skilled multi-disciplinary 3D animator versed in cartoon, creature animation, hyper-realistic, object, facial, and character animation.

Achellis Thapa

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I am Achellis Thapa, a professional 3D animator and lead mentor with 14 years of production expertise across a variety of fields, including commercial adverts, video games, and feature films. I trained more than 500 pupils throughout my time there and have led creative teams and project leads. I work as a remote 3D animator and full-time 3D animation instructor. I have a thorough understanding of Blender and Maya. I am a skilled multi-disciplinary 3D animator versed in cartoon, creature animation, hyper-realistic, object, facial, and character animation.…I am Achellis Thapa, a professional 3D animator and lead mentor with 14 years of production expertise across a variety of fields, including commercial adverts, video games, and feature films. I trained more than 500 pupils throughout my time there and have led creative teams and project leads. I work as a remote 3D animator and full-time 3D animation instructor. I have a thorough understanding of Blender and Maya. I am a skilled multi-disciplinary 3D animator versed in cartoon, creature animation, hyper-realistic, object, facial, and character animation.

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I am Achellis Thapa, a professional 3D animator and lead mentor with 14 years of production expertise across a variety of fields, including commercial adverts, video games, and feature films. I trained more than 500 pupils throughout my time there and have led creative teams and project leads.

I work as a remote 3D animator and full-time 3D animation instructor. I have a thorough understanding of Blender and Maya. I am a skilled multi-disciplinary 3D animator versed in cartoon, creature animation, hyper-realistic, object, facial, and character animation.

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Adobe Character Animator

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Stop Motion Animation

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Illustration

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Work Experience

SENIOR 3D ANIMATION MENTOR at INCESSANT RAIN STUDIO

January 1, 2022 - June 14, 2024

Preparing students for their future careers and skill development by offering appropriate training in production workflow. Teach non-technical team members and new intern artists about the production process and pipelines in accordance with specifications. Curriculum development and design. Pay particular attention to key-frame animation in relation to body mechanic, advance body mechanic, acting, facial animation and creature animation.

3D ANIMATOR (PANTOMIME) at 3D SPARROW, UK

March 1, 2022 - June 14, 2024

3D Sparrow Group is an award-winning 3D Animation Studio, main project 'Booba' has a staggering 13 Billion views across digital platforms. Responsible for multiple character animation, direct work with creative directors and project lead.

3D VISUALIZER / GENERALIST at FORD MOTOR, AUSTRALIA

April 1, 2023 - June 14, 2024

Developing the recently revealed Ford Van model, which is expected to go on sale by the end of 2025. In charge of renovating the Toyota standard traffic van and GL van models, as well as handling several van rims (Machined Gloss Black, Machined Gunmetal, Standard). Worked as a company product visualizer and responsible for multiple color variation vans such as Cumulus Blue, Carmin Red, Comet Grey, Urban Grey, Glacier White, Jet Black, Highland Grey.

Lead 3D Animation Mentor at MAYA ANIMATION ACADEMY

April 1, 2015 - January 31, 2022

Contributed significantly to the company's marketing and training initiatives. Trained more than 500+ pupils throughout tenure. Aside from training duties, conducted workshops and seminars as requested by schools, colleges, and universities as part of company promotion.

3D Character Animator at INCESSANT RAIN STUDIO

March 1, 2010 - July 31, 2012

Worked as a Facial Animator in major titles such as Red Dead Redemption, True Crime, Spyro, Battlefield 3. Also responsible for inhouse projects character animation with leadership and project management. Managed animation styles including cartoony and realistic. Composed and previsualized scenes, managed workload to meet deadlines, communicated effectively with creative directors and producer. Provided guidance, training, mentorship, and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure quality of final output.

3D Vehicle Designer and Product Visualization at Toyota Motor Corporation - Australia

April 1, 2023 - Present

Responsible for 3D vehicle design and product visualization, collaborating with design and engineering teams to deliver accurate, high-quality 3D assets and immersive visualizations.

Animation Instructor at INCESSANT RAIN STUDIO

January 1, 2022 - Present

Train animation trainees and interns, oversee production workflow, and develop production-level animators. Introduce 3D programs and animation workflows, focusing on body mechanics, advanced body mechanics, acting, facial animation, and creature animation to achieve recruitment-ready quality.

3D Generalist at Battle Drones - Auckland

April 1, 2022 - Present

Freelance 3D Generalist contributing to a meta game ecosystem, focusing on game asset creation and visuals, with emphasis on cross-platform presentation and blockchain-enabled Game-Fi features.

3D Animator at 3D Sparrow

March 1, 2022 - Present

Character animation, props and assets animation; quadruped animation; remote part-time role contributing to child-focused projects.

Character Animator at Epoch Games

December 1, 2021 - Present

Responsible for character animation in various styles and ongoing mentorship duties.

Freelance Character Animator at Japanese Game - Pokhara

September 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025

Freelance character animation for a Japanese game project.

Facial Animator at Incessantrain Studio - LA USA

October 1, 2011 - September 19, 2025

Facial animation on cinematic sequences for multiple characters across projects including Dead Rising: Undead Nightmare, True Crime, and Battlefield 3.

Character Animator at Incessantrain Studio

May 1, 2012 - September 19, 2025

Specialized in 3D character animation; worked on Spyro-style characters and Disney XD Motorcity animations.