Hi, I’m Amrit Raj Derhgawen, a seasoned 3D/CG Animator with a multi-studio background in North America and beyond. I specialize in bringing characters to life through expressive acting, solid timing, and snappy, cartoony animation, while collaborating closely with directors, rigs, and pipelines to deliver compelling storytelling. My experience spans children’s animated series, feature films, and TV specials, and I’m passionate about using live-action references and strong acting to inform performance. I’m eager to contribute to feature films and television, thrive in creative teams, and continue growing my craft through challenging roles and new tools. I enjoy mentoring teammates, embracing direction, and evolving animation rigs to support expressive character performance.

AMRIT RAJ DERHGAWEN

Hi, I’m Amrit Raj Derhgawen, a seasoned 3D/CG Animator with a multi-studio background in North America and beyond. I specialize in bringing characters to life through expressive acting, solid timing, and snappy, cartoony animation, while collaborating closely with directors, rigs, and pipelines to deliver compelling storytelling. My experience spans children’s animated series, feature films, and TV specials, and I’m passionate about using live-action references and strong acting to inform performance. I’m eager to contribute to feature films and television, thrive in creative teams, and continue growing my craft through challenging roles and new tools. I enjoy mentoring teammates, embracing direction, and evolving animation rigs to support expressive character performance.

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Hi, I’m Amrit Raj Derhgawen, a seasoned 3D/CG Animator with a multi-studio background in North America and beyond. I specialize in bringing characters to life through expressive acting, solid timing, and snappy, cartoony animation, while collaborating closely with directors, rigs, and pipelines to deliver compelling storytelling. My experience spans children’s animated series, feature films, and TV specials, and I’m passionate about using live-action references and strong acting to inform performance.

I’m eager to contribute to feature films and television, thrive in creative teams, and continue growing my craft through challenging roles and new tools. I enjoy mentoring teammates, embracing direction, and evolving animation rigs to support expressive character performance.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Animator at WildBrain Entertainment
November 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Senior animator on the LEGO DREAMZZZ Netflix series.
Senior Animator at Mainframe Studios
July 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Projects included Spin Master Netflix spin-offs, Unicorn Academy, Barbie Tamales.
Lead Animator at Crowd / Stellar Creative Lab
July 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Led animation for Marvel What If…? (Season 1).
Lead Animator at Icon Creative Studio
May 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Led animation for Alice’s Wonderland Bakery (Season 1).
CG Animator at WildBrain Animation
October 1, 2021 - September 29, 2025
CG animator on Blaze and the Monster Machines (Season 5 and 6).
Animator at Singing Frog Studio
May 1, 2018 - September 29, 2025
Projects: Racetime (2018 feature film), Snowsnaps (TV).
Animator at Bardel Entertainment Inc.
January 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025
Projects: VeggieTales (Netflix), All Hail King Julien (Netflix).
Animator at DreamWorks Animation India Unit at Technicolor
January 1, 2016 - September 29, 2025
Project: DreamWorks Awesomeness TV.
Freelance Animator
January 1, 2015 - September 29, 2025
Freelance animation work (various projects).
Animator at OctObor Animation
January 1, 2013 - September 29, 2025
Kung Fu Panda Legends of Awesomeness (Auckland, New Zealand).
Animator at DreamWorks Animation India Unit at Technicolor
November 1, 2012 - September 29, 2025
Dragons, Riders of Berk (TV Series).
Freelance Animator
January 1, 2012 - September 29, 2025
Freelance animation work.
Animator at DreamWorks Animation India Unit at Technicolor
January 1, 2011 - September 29, 2025
Projects: Puss in Boots (DVD Short Film), Madly Madagascar, Scared Shrekless, Donkey Christmas Shrektacular, Merry Madagascar.
Senior Animator at Wildbrain Entertainment
November 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Senior Animator on LEGO DREAMZZZ (Netflix series)
Senior Animator at Mainframe Studios
July 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Senior Animator on Netflix/Spin Master projects including Unicorn Academy, Barbie Tamales
Lead Animator at Crowd, Stellar Creative Lab
July 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Lead Animator on MARVEL WHAT IF…? (Season 1)
Lead Animator at Icon Creative Studio
May 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Lead Animator on ALICE’S WONDERLAND BAKERY (Season 1)
CG Animator at Wildbrain Animation
October 1, 2021 - September 29, 2025
CG Animator on Blaze and the Monster Machines (Season 5 and 6)
CG Animator at Singing Frog Studio
May 1, 2018 - September 29, 2025
Projects: RACETIME (2018 feature film), SNOWSNAPS (TV)
Animator at Bardel Entertainment Inc.
January 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025
Projects: Veggie-tales (Netflix), All Hail King Julien (Netflix)
Animator at DreamWorks Animation India Unit at Technicolor
January 1, 2016 - September 29, 2025
Project: DreamWorks Awesomeness TV
Animator at Freelance Animator
January 1, 2015 - September 29, 2025
Freelance work
Animator at Octibor Animation
January 1, 2013 - September 29, 2025
Project: Kung Fu Panda Legends of Awesomeness (Auckland, New Zealand)
Animator at DreamWorks Animation India Unit at Technicolor
November 1, 2012 - September 29, 2025
Projects: Dragons, Riders of Berk (TV Series)
Animator at Freelance Animator
January 1, 2012 - September 29, 2025
Freelance work
Animator at DreamWorks Animation India Unit at Technicolor
January 1, 2011 - September 29, 2025
Projects: Puss in Boots (DVD Short Film), Madly Madagascar, Scared Shrekless, Donkey Christmas Shrektacular, Merry Madagascar
Senior Animator at WildBrain Entertainment
November 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Senior Animator on LEGO DREAMZZZ for Netflix.
Senior Animator at Mainframe Studios
July 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Senior Animator on Netflix/Spin Master projects including Unicorn Academy, Barbie Tamales.
Lead Animator at Crowd, Stellar Creative Lab
July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Lead Animator on Marvel What If…? (Season 1).
Lead Animator at Icon Creative Studio
May 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Lead Animator on Alice’s Wonderland Bakery (Season 1).
CG Animator at WildBrain Animation
October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
CG Animator on Blaze and the Monster Machines (Season 5 and 6).
CG Animator at Singing Frog Studio
May 1, 2018 - September 30, 2025
CG Animator on Racetime (2018 feature film) and Snowsnaps (TV).
Animator at Bardel Entertainment Inc.
December 1, 2017 - September 30, 2025
Animator on VeggieTales (Netflix) and All Hail King Julien (Netflix).
Animator at DreamWorks Animation India Unit at Technicolor
December 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025
Animator on DreamWorks Awesomeness TV.
Freelance Animator at Various
January 1, 2015 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Animator projects.
Animator at Octobor Animation
January 1, 2013 - September 30, 2025
Animator on Kung Fu Panda Legends of Awesomeness (Auckland, New Zealand).
Animator at DreamWorks Animation India Unit at Technicolor
November 1, 2012 - September 30, 2025
Animator on Dragons, Riders of Berk (TV Series).
Freelance Animator at Various
January 1, 2012 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Animator projects.
Animator at DreamWorks Animation India Unit at Technicolor
December 1, 2011 - September 30, 2025
Projects including Puss in Boots (DVD Short Film), Madly Madagascar, Scared Shrekless, Donkey Christmas Shrektacular, Merry Madagascar.
Senior Animator at WildBrain Entertainment
November 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Led animation for the LEGO DREAMZZZ Netflix series, contributing to character performance, timing, and quality across episodes while collaborating with directors, rigs, and the animation pipeline.
Senior Animator at Mainframe Studios
July 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Provided senior animation support on Netflix projects including Spin Master Unicorn Academy and Barbie Tamales, delivering consistent character animation and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Lead Animator at Crowd, Stellar Creative Lab
July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Led crowd animation for Marvel What If…? (Season 1), driving stylized crowd movement and coordinating with directors to achieve the requested look and timing.
Lead Animator at Icon Creative Studio
May 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Led animation on Alice’s Wonderland Bakery (Season 1), shaping character performance and ensuring consistency with the show’s style guide.
CG Animator at WildBrain Animation
October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
CG animation for Blaze and the Monster Machines (Season 5 and 6), delivering expressive character actions and timing aligned with episode goals.
CG Animator at Singing Frog Studio
May 1, 2018 - September 30, 2025
Contributed animation work on Racetime (2018 feature film) and SnowSnaps (TV), applying acting principles and clean motion in a collaborative studio environment.
Animator at Bardel Entertainment Inc.
December 31, 2017 - September 30, 2025
Worked on Netflix projects VeggieTales and All Hail King Julien, delivering cartoon-style animation and performance for multiple episodes.
Animator at DreamWorks Animation India Unit at Technicolor
December 31, 2016 - September 30, 2025
Contributed to DreamWorks Awesomeness TV productions, applying animation skills within a high-profile studio pipeline.
Freelance Animator
December 31, 2015 - September 30, 2025
Freelance animation work across various projects and studios, delivering polished motion and character performance.
Animator at OCTOBOR ANIMATION
December 31, 2013 - September 30, 2025
Contributed to Kung Fu Panda Legends of Awesomeness (NZ), bringing character animation to a feature-aligned TV project.
Animator at DreamWorks Animation India Unit at Technicolor
November 1, 2012 - September 30, 2025
Dragons, Riders of Berk (TV Series) – animated key character performances and sequence work in a collaborative team.
Freelance Animator
December 31, 2012 - September 30, 2025
Freelance animation work prior to joining mainstream studios, building a diverse portfolio.
Animator at DreamWorks Animation India Unit at Technicolor
December 31, 2011 - September 30, 2025
Puss in Boots (DVD Short Film), Madly Madagascar, Scared Shrekless, Donkey Christmas Shrektacular, Merry Madagascar – contributed to multiple DreamWorks projects.

Education

Diploma in Production and Digital FX at Jagaran Institute of Management and Mass Communication
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
Diploma in Production and Digital FX at Jagaran Institute of Management and Mass Communication
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
Diploma in Production and Digital FX at Jagaran Institute of Management and Mass Communication
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Diploma in Production and Digital FX at Jagaran Institute of Management and Mass Communication
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025

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