I'm Leonardo Jimenez Rojas, a CG Character Rigger & Animator with a strong background in technical direction and lead animation. I've contributed to projects at Planet 141, Jaguar Taller Digital, Ilion Animation Studio, SIGNOS Studio, and Meteorito Animation, focusing on rigging, animation, FX, and prop work. I enjoy collaborating in production teams, teaching Blender rigging, and refining 3D processes to deliver character-driven projects.

Leonardo Jimenez Rojas

I'm Leonardo Jimenez Rojas, a CG Character Rigger & Animator with a strong background in technical direction and lead animation. I've contributed to projects at Planet 141, Jaguar Taller Digital, Ilion Animation Studio, SIGNOS Studio, and Meteorito Animation, focusing on rigging, animation, FX, and prop work. I enjoy collaborating in production teams, teaching Blender rigging, and refining 3D processes to deliver character-driven projects.

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I’m Leonardo Jimenez Rojas, a CG Character Rigger & Animator with a strong background in technical direction and lead animation. I’ve contributed to projects at Planet 141, Jaguar Taller Digital, Ilion Animation Studio, SIGNOS Studio, and Meteorito Animation, focusing on rigging, animation, FX, and prop work.
I enjoy collaborating in production teams, teaching Blender rigging, and refining 3D processes to deliver character-driven projects.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

3D Artist at Jaguar Taller Digital
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Freelance 3D artist delivering modeling, rigging and animation tasks; contributed to Blender-based workflows and asset creation.
Crowds Intern at Ilion Animation Studio
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Intern focusing on crowd scenes and assisting rigging/animation pipelines.
Blender TA - Rigger at Colectivo TAW
January 1, 2020 - Present
Teaching assistant and rigger working with Blender-based productions and rigging tasks.
Senior Rigger - Animator at SIGNOS Studio
January 1, 2023 - Present
Senior rigger and animator; contributed to character rigs and animation pipelines.
Lead Animator, FX, Prop Rigger at Meteorito Animation
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Lead animator, FX, and prop rigging for projects; collaborated with art and pipeline teams.
3D Artist / Rigging at Planet 141
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
3D artist, rigging and animation work contributing to production pipelines.
Rigging Teacher at Jaguar Taller Digital
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Taught digital rigging and 3D processes; developed instructional materials and guided students through rigging pipelines.
3D Artist (Freelance) at Jaguar Taller Digital
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Freelance 3D artist producing assets and rigging support.
Blender TA - Rigger at Colectivo TAW
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Teaching and assisting with Blender-based rigging; produced rigging assets and workflows.
Senior Rigger - Animator at SIGNOS Studio
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Senior rigger and animator; built rigs, contributed to animation pipelines.
Lead Animator, FX, Prop Rigger at Meteorito Animation
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead animator and FX artist; rigging props and characters; collaborated on pipelines.
3D Animator at Planet 141
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
3D animator working on character animation pipelines.
Rigger / Blender TA at Colectivo TAW blender
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Blender TA - Rigger

Education

Master 3D Character Animation at U-TAD - Universidad Jose Camilo Cela
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
3D Animation Technological Career at SENA Chia, Colombia
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
3D Animation Technological Career at SENA Chia, Colombia
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Master in 3D Character Animation at U-TAD - Universidad Camilo José Cela
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Master 3D Character Animation at U-TAD- Universidad Jose Camilo Cela
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
3D Animation Technological Career at SENA Chia, Colombia
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
3D School IHMAN at IHMAN 3D School
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other