I am Leonardo Jimenez Rojas, a CG Character Rigger & Animator with years of experience in rigging, animation, and technical direction across several studios. I enjoy solving pipeline challenges, teaching 3D processes, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality, character-driven work. I am proficient with Blender and related tools, and I’m eager to contribute to ambitious projects.

Leonardo Jimenez Rojas

I am Leonardo Jimenez Rojas, a CG Character Rigger & Animator with years of experience in rigging, animation, and technical direction across several studios. I enjoy solving pipeline challenges, teaching 3D processes, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality, character-driven work. I am proficient with Blender and related tools, and I’m eager to contribute to ambitious projects.

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I am Leonardo Jimenez Rojas, a CG Character Rigger & Animator with years of experience in rigging, animation, and technical direction across several studios. I enjoy solving pipeline challenges, teaching 3D processes, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality, character-driven work. I am proficient with Blender and related tools, and I’m eager to contribute to ambitious 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.

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

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Industry Experience

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