I'm a passionate 3D animator dedicated to bringing characters to life and creating dynamic scenes. I work with Blender, Maya, Adobe Animate and have experience working in game companies, freelance projects, and college projects, in addition to my 10 years of experience as a graphic and digital designer. I'm looking for opportunities to contribute to creative projects and constantly improve my technical and artistic skills because I love what I do.…

Leonardo Maciel

I'm a passionate 3D animator dedicated to bringing characters to life and creating dynamic scenes. I work with Blender, Maya, Adobe Animate and have experience working in game companies, freelance projects, and college projects, in addition to my 10 years of experience as a graphic and digital designer. I'm looking for opportunities to contribute to creative projects and constantly improve my technical and artistic skills because I love what I do.…

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I’m a passionate 3D animator dedicated to bringing characters to life and creating dynamic scenes. I work with Blender, Maya, Adobe Animate and have experience working in game companies, freelance projects, and college projects, in addition to my 10 years of experience as a graphic and digital designer.

I’m looking for opportunities to contribute to creative projects and constantly improve my technical and artistic skills because I love what I do.

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Language

English
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

3D Animator at Culangex
April 1, 2024 - Present
Created 3D animations for game marketing campaigns. Collaborated closely with the creative team to ensure visual quality and fluidity. Produced all animations using Blender including posing, complex movements, and adjustments.
2D Animator (Volunteer) at Creshendo
April 1, 2024 - Present
Contributed to all stages of animation production except scriptwriting. Developed visual style, design, storyboards, layouts, and final animation. Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and OpenToonz to ensure artistic consistency.
Freelance 2D/3D Animator at Self-employed
October 1, 2014 - Present
Modeled a temple for the Assembleia de Deus church based on architectural plans using Maya, enabling members to visualize the final project. Converted a 2D logo into 3D enhancing the brand identity with a modern and dynamic design. Created 2D animations for advertising campaigns promoting services in the chemical emergency sector using Adobe Animate. Produced animations for case studies and personal portfolio focusing on improving character animation and action scenes with Maya, Blender, and Adobe Animate.
3D Animator at Culangex Remote
April 1, 2024 - Present
Created 3D animations for game marketing campaigns; collaborated closely with the creative team to ensure visual quality and fluidity; produced all animations in Blender (posing, complex movements, adjustments).
Animator / Motion Designer (Volunteer) at Crescendo Remote
April 1, 2024 - Present
Contributed to all stages of animation production except script writing; developed visual style, design, storyboards, layouts, and final animation; used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and OpenToonz to ensure artistic consistency.
Freelance 2D / 3D Animator (Remote) at Freelance (Remote)
October 1, 2014 - Present
3D modeling of a temple for the Assembléia de Deus church based on architectural plans, allowing members to visualize the final project; converted a 2D logo into 3D to modernize brand identity; created 2D animations for advertising campaigns in the chemical emergency sector; produced animations for case studies and personal portfolio focusing on improving character animation and action scenes.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Animation Design at Uninter University
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2026
Technical Certificate in Animation Design at Group Seven Art School
January 1, 2012 - December 1, 2014
Associate’s Degree in Animation Design at Unin ter University
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2026
Technical Certificate in Graphic/Digital Design at Group Seven Art School
January 1, 2012 - December 1, 2014

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Animation Design
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2026
Technical Certificate in Graphic/Digital Design
January 1, 2012 - December 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet
    paper Animation Reel

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    My demo reel showcases a variety of animations that highlight both my technical skills and creative approach to storytelling. It includes pieces focused on 3D animation, with emphasis on body mechanics, character performance, and lip sync. Through these examples, you can see my ability to bring characters to life with natural movement, expressive acting, and clear timing. #video #animator