I’m Daniel O. Garcia, a story artist with a career spanning since 1997, blending graphic art with narrative development across 2D and 3D animation, stop-motion, and motion design for movies, TV, games, and education. I’ve worked in varied team positions within the dynamic Brazilian animation scene, adapting pipelines and roles to help tell engaging visual stories. I thrive on collaboration and aim to bring strong storytelling, solid design, and clear visual communication to every project, from concept to final frames.…

Daniel O. Garcia

I’m Daniel O. Garcia, a story artist with a career spanning since 1997, blending graphic art with narrative development across 2D and 3D animation, stop-motion, and motion design for movies, TV, games, and education. I’ve worked in varied team positions within the dynamic Brazilian animation scene, adapting pipelines and roles to help tell engaging visual stories. I thrive on collaboration and aim to bring strong storytelling, solid design, and clear visual communication to every project, from concept to final frames.…

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I’m Daniel O. Garcia, a story artist with a career spanning since 1997, blending graphic art with narrative development across 2D and 3D animation, stop-motion, and motion design for movies, TV, games, and education. I’ve worked in varied team positions within the dynamic Brazilian animation scene, adapting pipelines and roles to help tell engaging visual stories.

I thrive on collaboration and aim to bring strong storytelling, solid design, and clear visual communication to every project, from concept to final frames.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Graphic Team Supervisor at Multimedia Network (in association with the Rio de Janeiro Education Bureau)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019
6 years as team coordinator in motion graphics, web and game development for the Multimedia Network in association with the Rio de Janeiro Education Bureau
Animation Direction at Totally Innocents
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
2D animation sequence in parody of 'City of God'; project development; team coordination
Stop Motion Animation at Wood Robot + Rube Goldberg
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
TV promos for Cult movie channel; stop-motion animation and set building; built a Rube Goldberg machine
In-Game 3D Animation at Red Light Center (Utheverse)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009
Senior 3D animator for game assets and idles; Mocap clean-up
Storyboard / Project Development at NGX STORYBOARDS / Red Bay National Historic Site
January 1, 2020 - Present
Storyboards for a series of historically depicted films for Canada’s UNESCO protected site; collaboration with the NGX Interactive Team
Prop Design – Feature Animated Film at ABA H AND HIS BAND
January 1, 2024 - Present
Prop design and inspirational art for feature animated film; direct feedback by 3D modelling team; supervision by Humberto Avelar and Ale Carvalho
Storyboard / Concept Design at MARVEL – CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS
January 1, 2022 - Present
Storyboards for Marvel Videogame promo; direction by Diego Lara
Storyboards at ACACA.NU
January 1, 2019 - Present
Storyboards for several animated ads for clients such as Facebook, TikTok, Globo, Tinder, O Boticário, Bradesco, Livelo, etc.
Storyboards + Opening Titles / Identity Illustration at GLOBO NETWORK
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Television soup opera opening titles identity; storyboards and concept design
Music Video Direction / Production at Various
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2005
Music video direction on various techniques (e.g., 3D animation for Detonautas Olhos certos; live action and puppets for Pitty Anacronico; etc.)

Education

Bachelor of Arts at UFRJ (EBA) Rio de Janeiro Federal School of Fine Arts (Incomplete)
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Advanced animation at PUC / Animamundi / Campo 4
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025

Qualifications

Animation – Prof Still
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
MANU DREAMS OF JAGUARS
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
LANTERNA MÁGICA - Best Animation Technique
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
LANAFF - Animation with Social, Political and Cultural Impact
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
FESTIVAL DU FILM COURT DE SENLIS 2024 - Jury Prize for Animation Short Film
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
VORONEZH ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL 2025 - Best Film for Toddlers
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services

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