Hi, I’m Maite Garcia. I’m a seasoned animation professional with 20+ years in the industry, including leadership roles where I help large teams thrive in collaborative, positive environments and consistently exceed production goals. I’m passionate about guiding creative storytelling from pre-production through final compositing, and I enjoy bridging the gap between artists and technicians to keep projects on track while pushing for excellent results. I’m fluent in English and Spanish, and I thrive in fast-paced productions that demand clear communication, adaptability, and a strong focus on quality. I love mentoring new talent, delivering above-target outcomes, and delivering engaging, polished animation for diverse audiences.

Maite Garcia

Hi, I’m Maite Garcia. I’m a seasoned animation professional with 20+ years in the industry, including leadership roles where I help large teams thrive in collaborative, positive environments and consistently exceed production goals. I’m passionate about guiding creative storytelling from pre-production through final compositing, and I enjoy bridging the gap between artists and technicians to keep projects on track while pushing for excellent results. I’m fluent in English and Spanish, and I thrive in fast-paced productions that demand clear communication, adaptability, and a strong focus on quality. I love mentoring new talent, delivering above-target outcomes, and delivering engaging, polished animation for diverse audiences.

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Hi, I’m Maite Garcia. I’m a seasoned animation professional with 20+ years in the industry, including leadership roles where I help large teams thrive in collaborative, positive environments and consistently exceed production goals. I’m passionate about guiding creative storytelling from pre-production through final compositing, and I enjoy bridging the gap between artists and technicians to keep projects on track while pushing for excellent results.

I’m fluent in English and Spanish, and I thrive in fast-paced productions that demand clear communication, adaptability, and a strong focus on quality. I love mentoring new talent, delivering above-target outcomes, and delivering engaging, polished animation for diverse audiences.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Animator at Brown Bag Films
March 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Animated characters and scenes for children's series; collaborated with producers and cross-disciplinary teams; delivered high-quality animation within tight production deadlines.
Animation Supervisor at Atomic Cartoons
October 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Led PBS production animation, supervising remote and in-house teams; ensured cohesive visual storytelling and timely delivery from pre-production through final composition.
Animator at WIA
May 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Remote animation work on short-term Vancouver-based projects.
Assistant Director at Atomic Cartoons
September 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Worked closely with the series Director on Apple’s Pinecone & Pony and other productions; supported production planning and cross-team coordination.
Director at Atomic Cartoons
September 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Directed 10 YouTube Shorts for Rick & Morty prequel Vindicators 2; guided creative direction and coordinated with animation teams.
Animation Director at Atomic Cartoons
May 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Directed animation across series projects; maintained visual style, pipelines, and team performance.
Animation Supervisor at WildBrain
August 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Animation Supervisor on Netflix’s Last Kids on Earth; managed on-site and remote animation teams to deliver episode content.
Revisions Supervisor at WildBrain
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017
Supervised an overs e as team and a small in-house revision team for episodes; ensured consistency and quality across revisions.
Lead Revisionist at Atomic Cartoons
September 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Led a team of 9 revisionists for the feature My Little Pony: The Movie; oversaw polish and continuity across scenes.
Freelance Animator at Atomic Cartoons
September 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Freelance animator on Vancouver-based projects; contributed to multiple shows (Freaktown, Tom & Jerry, The Cat in the Hat, Cyberchase VI-VIII, Bob and Doug, Caillou).
Animator at Animation Services
August 1, 2005 - January 1, 2015
Animator for television series (Freaktown, Tom & Jerry, The Cat in the Hat, Cyberchase VI-VIII, Bob and Doug, Caillou); hybrid work arrangement.
Programming Tutor at Algonquin College
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Instructed an average of 20 students each academic term across multiple levels; provided one-on-one tutoring.

Education

Advanced Studies in Character Animation at Animation Mentor
January 1, 2010 - May 8, 2026
Diploma in Classical Animation at Algonquin College
January 1, 2005 - May 8, 2026
Diploma in Computer Programming at Algonquin College
January 1, 2003 - May 8, 2026

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Industry Experience

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