Hi, I'm Berdian Torres, an experienced animator and storyboard artist with a passion for bringing stories to life through 2D animation and visual storytelling. I have worked on a wide range of projects including music videos, episodic shows, and branded content, combining my skills in animation, storyboarding, and production management to deliver engaging content. I’m currently based in Austin, TX, working as a Production Designer where I help optimize render farms and execute high priority motion file renders for Apple Music, among other responsibilities. I love collaborating with teams and supporting creative projects from concept to completion, always aiming to create compelling visuals that resonate with audiences.

Berdian Torres

Hi, I'm Berdian Torres, an experienced animator and storyboard artist with a passion for bringing stories to life through 2D animation and visual storytelling. I have worked on a wide range of projects including music videos, episodic shows, and branded content, combining my skills in animation, storyboarding, and production management to deliver engaging content. I’m currently based in Austin, TX, working as a Production Designer where I help optimize render farms and execute high priority motion file renders for Apple Music, among other responsibilities. I love collaborating with teams and supporting creative projects from concept to completion, always aiming to create compelling visuals that resonate with audiences.

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Hi, I’m Berdian Torres, an experienced animator and storyboard artist with a passion for bringing stories to life through 2D animation and visual storytelling. I have worked on a wide range of projects including music videos, episodic shows, and branded content, combining my skills in animation, storyboarding, and production management to deliver engaging content.

I’m currently based in Austin, TX, working as a Production Designer where I help optimize render farms and execute high priority motion file renders for Apple Music, among other responsibilities. I love collaborating with teams and supporting creative projects from concept to completion, always aiming to create compelling visuals that resonate with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Production Designer (Contract) at Teksystems (Apple Music)
February 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Co-lead creation of render farm for the Art Ops Department, increasing rendering capabilities for Apple Music deliverables. Coordinated user accounts for QA and Design teams to allow access and exports. Executed high priority motion file renders for Apple Music Sing Genres. Optimized Apple Music templates for Design team exports, improving efficiency. Sole animator for Apple App Logos for AMR banner presentation.
Storyboard Artist/ 2D Animator (Freelance) at Chubby Beagle Studios
February 1, 2021 - January 31, 2023
Created and pitched animatic scenes for pilot episode of Cardioville, collaborating closely with the Director. Supported the team with visual effects animation and shot composition.
Lead Artist/ Animation Episodic Director at Bitcoin & Friends Show on YouTube
August 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021
Co-led the pilot episode with producer and editor securing funding from sponsors and fans for all 8 episodes in Season 1. Supervised Animation and Pre-Production teams’ deliverables. Created visual layouts and designed all characters.
Storyboard Artist/ 2D Animator (Freelance) at Happy Place
May 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
Sole animator for Apple Music Rising Artist Rema's video, handling the entire project from pre-production to finished animation for the client.
2D Animator (Freelance) at Ideas & Stuff Studio
August 1, 2016 - March 31, 2018
Assisted Director and Show Supervisor with animation and coordination of lower third animations for MTV's Teen Mom for 3 seasons. Rotoscoped and tracked several scenes for Apple TV+ show DEAR. Created pitch sequences for show projects.
2D Animator (Freelance) at Ideas & Stuff Studio
January 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021
Assisted Director and Show Supervisor with animation and coordination of lower third animations for MTV's Teen Mom for 3 seasons. Rotoscoped and tracked several scenes for Apple TV+ show DEAR. Created pitch sequences for show projects.
Animator (Freelance) at Viacom Nickelodeon
February 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Rotoscoped and composited animated characters for promos and ad spots for SpongeBob Squarepants, Dora the Explorer, Paw Patrol. Spearheaded pitch board ideas and animated the “Do Not Touch” button on Nickelodeon website. Animated for 2015 Nick Choice Sports awards logo and web ads. Assisted with VFX animation for the live-action Winx music video. Lead storyboard artist for Nick rebrand promo project. Animated promo banners for Times Square Toys R Us billboard.

Education

B.A at School of Visual Arts
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services