I’m Edison Gonçalves, a directing animator, supervisor, and character designer with 30 years of experience building productive, high-quality animation across international teams. I’ve led more than 20 teams across multiple countries, refining creative processes and consistently delivering compelling results. I’ve worked on features and TV series for major studios, from early concept to final animation. I’m passionate about mentoring artists, shaping character design, and driving storytelling that connects with diverse audiences.…

Edison Gonçalves

I’m Edison Gonçalves, a directing animator, supervisor, and character designer with 30 years of experience building productive, high-quality animation across international teams. I’ve led more than 20 teams across multiple countries, refining creative processes and consistently delivering compelling results. I’ve worked on features and TV series for major studios, from early concept to final animation. I’m passionate about mentoring artists, shaping character design, and driving storytelling that connects with diverse audiences.…

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I’m Edison Gonçalves, a directing animator, supervisor, and character designer with 30 years of experience building productive, high-quality animation across international teams. I’ve led more than 20 teams across multiple countries, refining creative processes and consistently delivering compelling results.

I’ve worked on features and TV series for major studios, from early concept to final animation. I’m passionate about mentoring artists, shaping character design, and driving storytelling that connects with diverse audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Directing Animator at Len Simon Animation
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Reviewed, assisted and approved scenes from several animators for four different studios in Poland, Prague, Spain and Mexico.
Animator and Animation Revisionist at Sony Pictures
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Provided full classical animation of main characters. Worked with the Director and assisted his scenes on projects including Hotel Transylvania and Fixed.
Character Animator at Warner Brothers/Netflix
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Worked on several scenes for main characters and provided full classical animation to improve the quality of the film Dr Seuss: Green Eggs and Ham.
Character Designer at Renegade Studios
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2022
Created and developed characters for several TV series and film productions, including the Tom and Jerry Show.
Character Animator at Len Simon Animation
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014
Contributed classical animation for shorts and commercials, including Timon and Pumbaa and Theo Project, improving the quality of the work.
Animator and Directing Animator at FatCat Animation Studios
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2008
Provided character animation for commercials, features and short films including Rindin the Puffer and Curious George.
Directing Animator at Fox Animation Studios
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2000
Directed sequences and collaborated with the Director in development for films such as Around the World in 80 Days, Titan AE and Anastasia.
Character Animator at Warner Bros / Netflix
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Worked in several scenes for the main characters, provided full classical animation and improved the quality of the film.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Methodist University of Sao Paulo
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1988
Marketing and Publicity at Methodist University of Sao Paulo
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    uniE621 Lady Design
    Character design created for web show Gummibar & Friends (Gummy Bear Show)…
    uniE621 Fish concept designs
    Character design concepts for Animated Series Weird Waters…
    uniE621 Preed Animation
    Animation Drawings from the movie Titan AE. I was a directing animator and in charge of this character. I help develop and design the character for the movie. Voiced by Nathan Lane…
    uniE621 Tom and Jerry
    I did several character designs for Tom and Jerry show including these for a western type episode.…
    uniE621 Radar Toys
    Character design for a Comic bookstore called Radar Toys. I did several illustrations with this character including a mural and posters.…
    uniE621 Mystery Merchant
    Character Design for gaming. I designed many character for this game including several Merchants and Peddlers…
    uniE621 African Project
    This was an unreleased unfinished project by Fox Animation Studios and I was the animator for this character. I did several animation tests and this is one of them. Boy learning how to fight.…
    uniE621 Several Character Designs
    These are some of the designs I did for children's books, Comic books and industry logos…