I’m a freelance 3D Animator and 3D Motion Designer focused on stylized visuals, object and character animation, and cinematic compositing. I’ve worked on projects for studios and agencies like Crew Land Animation, Aureo Studio, VEF, Ganem, Conqr and Minimal Chat creating content for short films, advertising, FOOH, and visual storytelling. Skilled in: Cinema 4D, Redshift, After Effects, Nuke, Blender, Maya. Open to freelance and remote full time collaborations worldwide. --- **Employment and project experience** **3D Generalist** Master Hiperbox Studio. _April 2017 - December 2018_ **Motion Graphic Designer** Freelance. _January 2017 - December 2020_ **3D Character Animator** Garza Group. _January 2021 - August 2021_ **Motion Designer** Conqr Agency. _September 2021 - August 2022_ **3D Animator** Aureo Studio. _September 2022 - January 2025_ **3D Animator** Freelance. _January 2024 - Present_

DanielCastillo

I’m a freelance 3D Animator and 3D Motion Designer focused on stylized visuals, object and character animation, and cinematic compositing. I’ve worked on projects for studios and agencies like Crew Land Animation, Aureo Studio, VEF, Ganem, Conqr and Minimal Chat creating content for short films, advertising, FOOH, and visual storytelling. Skilled in: Cinema 4D, Redshift, After Effects, Nuke, Blender, Maya. Open to freelance and remote full time collaborations worldwide. --- **Employment and project experience** **3D Generalist** Master Hiperbox Studio. _April 2017 - December 2018_ **Motion Graphic Designer** Freelance. _January 2017 - December 2020_ **3D Character Animator** Garza Group. _January 2021 - August 2021_ **Motion Designer** Conqr Agency. _September 2021 - August 2022_ **3D Animator** Aureo Studio. _September 2022 - January 2025_ **3D Animator** Freelance. _January 2024 - Present_

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I’m a freelance 3D Animator and 3D Motion Designer focused on stylized visuals, object and character animation, and cinematic compositing.

I’ve worked on projects for studios and agencies like Crew Land Animation, Aureo Studio, VEF, Ganem, Conqr and Minimal Chat creating content for short films, advertising, FOOH, and visual storytelling.

Skilled in: Cinema 4D, Redshift, After Effects, Nuke, Blender, Maya.

Open to freelance and remote full time collaborations worldwide.

Employment and project experience

3D Generalist Master Hiperbox Studio.
April 2017 - December 2018

Motion Graphic Designer Freelance.
January 2017 - December 2020

3D Character Animator Garza Group.
January 2021 - August 2021

Motion Designer Conqr Agency.
September 2021 - August 2022

3D Animator Aureo Studio.
September 2022 - January 2025

3D Animator Freelance.
January 2024 - Present

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

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Education

Bachelors Degree, Animation, Design and Digital Art at UNITEC
September 15, 2014 - August 23, 2017
Comprehensive training in 2D/3D animation, graphic design, storytelling and digital arts. Worked on academic projects focused on visual narratives, art direction, illustration, and visual production.
Masters Degree Multimedia Design at UNITEC
September 23, 2017 - August 13, 2018
Specialization in interactive design, audiovisual production, UX, and digital strategy. Application of tools for emerging media and integrated creative projects.

Qualifications

3D Character Animation – Coaching Animators
September 11, 2018 - December 19, 2019
Specialized in acting, body mechanics and pantomime. Practiced with industry standard rigs and advanced animation techniques.
Classical Animation – ESCENA
January 19, 2019 - June 15, 2019
Intensive training in traditional animation principles including timing, spacing, and squash & stretch. Applied both on paper and digital platforms.
Beginner Animation II – Animsquad
January 12, 2021 - May 11, 2021
Online course focused on blocking, breakdowns and intermediate character animation. Mentored by industry professionals from Disney and DreamWorks.
3D & Creature Animation – Crew Land Animation
June 9, 2021 - May 18, 2022
Advanced training in creature animation, cinematic acting, and full-body dynamics. Production of professional demo reel shots.
Visual Effects with Nuke – SAE México
September 17, 2024 - December 12, 2024
Hands on training in digital compositing, VFX integration, keying, tracking and rotoscoping. Professional workflow in Nuke for post production environments.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Education
    Summer
    Stylized 3D animation piece blending product design with a vibrant summer aesthetic. I handled the animation, compositing, modeling, and look development focusing on visual rhythm, camera movement, and lighting to create a clean and engaging result. The piece is reinforced by synchronized sound design to enhance the overall mood and flow.
    Día de Muertos – 3D Animated Short for TV Azteca
    3D animated short film inspired by the Day of the Dead, produced for TV Azteca. I was in charge of animating a couple of character-driven scenes and compositing several shots, focusing on visual integration, pacing, and color consistency. The project aimed to evoke emotion and tradition through a stylized cinematic aesthetic. Created with: Blender, Eevee, Nuke
    Where Ideas Learn to Move
    A visual exploration combining stylized 3D animation and clean motion design, focused on the theme of creativity in constant movement. I worked on object animation, rhythm transitions, and composition. The piece showcases a minimal yet dynamic approach to visual storytelling. Created with: Cinema 4D, Redshift, After Effects

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