I'm a passionate professional 3D Animator based in Vancouver, BC with over 8 years of experience in both VFX and Animation industries, working on projects such as Sonic The Hedgehog, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Go, Dog, Go! and Lego DreamZzZ. Recently, I've started a YouTube Channel called The Bearded Muffin, covering Computer Hardware, Retro Games and Animation…

Daniel Mandina

I'm a passionate professional 3D Animator based in Vancouver, BC with over 8 years of experience in both VFX and Animation industries, working on projects such as Sonic The Hedgehog, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Go, Dog, Go! and Lego DreamZzZ. Recently, I've started a YouTube Channel called The Bearded Muffin, covering Computer Hardware, Retro Games and Animation…

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I’m a passionate professional 3D Animator based in Vancouver, BC with over 8 years of experience in both VFX and Animation industries, working on projects such as Sonic The Hedgehog, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Go, Dog, Go! and Lego DreamZzZ.

Recently, I’ve started a YouTube Channel called The Bearded Muffin, covering Computer Hardware, Retro Games and Animation

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Work Experience

Animator at Image Engine
November 16, 2025 - April 2, 2026
Character and Creature animator on high profile unannounced tv show
Senior Animator at Fish Flight Entertainment
July 13, 2025 - November 13, 2025
Character Animator and Layout on AAA game title
Senior Animator at The Embassy VFX
January 13, 2025 - May 23, 2025
Character and Creature Animator on Commercial spots and The Raja Saab feature film
Senior Animator at The Embassy VFX
November 3, 2024 - November 28, 2024
Creature Animator on House of David Season 1
Animator at Wildbrain Studios
June 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Character Animator on Lego DreamZzZ Season 3
Animator at The Embassy VFX
February 13, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Character and Creature animator on The Spiderwick Chronicles Season 1 and Kalki 2898 AD feature film
Lead Animator at Wilbdrain Studios
April 18, 2022 - July 22, 2022
Team Lead on Fireman Sam Season 14, episodes #9 (Cave Calamity) and #14 (On the Rocks)
Senior Animator at Wildbrain Studios
March 15, 2026 - April 14, 2022
Character Animator on Fireman Sam Season 14 before being promoted to Team Lead
Animator at Wildbrain Studios
May 12, 2026 - March 13, 2026
CG Generalist at Abacus Brands
May 4, 2020 - February 5, 2021
Projects: Bill Nye Science Kit (TOTY 2022 Awards Winner), Bill Nye Space Lab, VR Atlas, VR Dinosaurs
Animator at MPC
September 2, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Character Animator on Sonic The Hedghog and Cats
Junior Animator at Hydraulx VFX
January 7, 2019 - August 23, 2019
Junior Animator at Hydraulx VFX
January 6, 2019 - August 22, 2019
Creature Animator on Daybreak Season 1
Junior Animator Artist at Hydraulx VFX
March 12, 2018 - August 17, 2018
Layout Artist and Mocap animator on Greyhound feature film
Graphics Specialist / 3D Artist at Display Overstock
May 8, 2017 - March 9, 2018
Working mainly as a graphic design proof tech, my responsibilities included analysis of client artwork and making sure those were suitable for a large format printing. Giving the proper feedback with our seal of approval or requesting changes to ensure the best quality print was crucial to a successful pipeline between company and client. As a 3D Artist, I was tasked to create assets and deliver high quality renders for the website, making sure our clients could see the best possible representation of our products.

Education

Bachelor in Industrial Design at Centro Universitário da Cidade
February 7, 2005 - June 19, 2009
Post Grad in 3D Animation at Universidade Veiga de Almeida
May 28, 2012 - May 15, 2015
3D Animation program I've started on 2012 and paused to study at the Vancouver Film School, wrapped up a bit later in 2015
Diploma in Character Animation at Vancouver Film School
May 30, 2014 - December 4, 2015
Graduated with honours with a 9.2 average

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