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Hi, I’m Michel Lima. I’m a Gameplay and Cinematic Animator with 15+ years in the animation and game industry. I specialize in keyframe animation, motion capture cleanup, and cinematic storytelling for both AAA and indie projects. I focus on acting, weight, and timing, and I adapt seamlessly to different animation styles—from stylized TV series to high-fidelity gameplay. I’m proficient in Maya with basic knowledge of Unreal Engine and MotionBuilder, and I love collaborating to build emotional connections through character performance and gameplay animation. I work well in collaborative environments, value clear communication, and enjoy contributing to all stages of production—from planning and blocking to polishing shots and finishing sequences. I’m passionate about building expressive characters and engaging player experiences through thoughtful animation and storytelling.…Hi, I’m Michel Lima. I’m a Gameplay and Cinematic Animator with 15+ years in the animation and game industry. I specialize in keyframe animation, motion capture cleanup, and cinematic storytelling for both AAA and indie projects. I focus on acting, weight, and timing, and I adapt seamlessly to different animation styles—from stylized TV series to high-fidelity gameplay. I’m proficient in Maya with basic knowledge of Unreal Engine and MotionBuilder, and I love collaborating to build emotional connections through character performance and gameplay animation. I work well in collaborative environments, value clear communication, and enjoy contributing to all stages of production—from planning and blocking to polishing shots and finishing sequences. I’m passionate about building expressive characters and engaging player experiences through thoughtful animation and storytelling.

Michel Lima

Animator, 3D Animator, Film Director, +2

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Hi, I’m Michel Lima. I’m a Gameplay and Cinematic Animator with 15+ years in the animation and game industry. I specialize in keyframe animation, motion capture cleanup, and cinematic storytelling for both AAA and indie projects. I focus on acting, weight, and timing, and I adapt seamlessly to different animation styles—from stylized TV series to high-fidelity gameplay. I’m proficient in Maya with basic knowledge of Unreal Engine and MotionBuilder, and I love collaborating to build emotional connections through character performance and gameplay animation. I work well in collaborative environments, value clear communication, and enjoy contributing to all stages of production—from planning and blocking to polishing shots and finishing sequences. I’m passionate about building expressive characters and engaging player experiences through thoughtful animation and storytelling.…Hi, I’m Michel Lima. I’m a Gameplay and Cinematic Animator with 15+ years in the animation and game industry. I specialize in keyframe animation, motion capture cleanup, and cinematic storytelling for both AAA and indie projects. I focus on acting, weight, and timing, and I adapt seamlessly to different animation styles—from stylized TV series to high-fidelity gameplay. I’m proficient in Maya with basic knowledge of Unreal Engine and MotionBuilder, and I love collaborating to build emotional connections through character performance and gameplay animation. I work well in collaborative environments, value clear communication, and enjoy contributing to all stages of production—from planning and blocking to polishing shots and finishing sequences. I’m passionate about building expressive characters and engaging player experiences through thoughtful animation and storytelling.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Michel Lima. I’m a Gameplay and Cinematic Animator with 15+ years in the animation and game industry. I specialize in keyframe animation, motion capture cleanup, and cinematic storytelling for both AAA and indie projects. I focus on acting, weight, and timing, and I adapt seamlessly to different animation styles—from stylized TV series to high-fidelity gameplay. I’m proficient in Maya with basic knowledge of Unreal Engine and MotionBuilder, and I love collaborating to build emotional connections through character performance and gameplay animation.

I work well in collaborative environments, value clear communication, and enjoy contributing to all stages of production—from planning and blocking to polishing shots and finishing sequences. I’m passionate about building expressive characters and engaging player experiences through thoughtful animation and storytelling.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Portuguese

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

3D Character Animator at Brazen Animation

September 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025

Contributed to Ashes of Creation cinematic production, focusing on keyframing, mocap cleanup, and secondary motion.

3D Character Animator at Freelance

January 1, 2025 - Present

Currently working on short-term projects with Hyp e Animation - Feature Movie (3D Character Animator) / LightFarm - Cinematic Game (3D Character Animator) / Koi Factory - Ads (3D Character Animator) / Zombie Studio - Ads (3D Character Animator).

3D Character Animator at Zombie Studio

March 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024

Created high-quality animations for commercial and cinematic; Worked with directors and technical teams to ensure animation met creative and technical requirements; Developed character movement sequences aligned with storytelling objectives.

Animation Director / Creative Director at Hype Animation

February 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023

Led the production of Talking Hank's Adventure Guide, accumulating over 15 million views. Managed a team of animators, ensuring high-quality character performances aligned with the artistic vision. Developed efficient animation workflows and supervised shot finalization.

Gameplay Animator at Wonderstorm

February 1, 2020 - October 1, 2023

Created keyframe animations for Xadia, focusing on combat, locomotion, and character interactions. Worked closely with directors, riggers, and technical animators to maintain animation quality and seamless engine integration. Helped refine motion capture data to enhance character performances.

Creative Director at Hype Animation

November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024

Directed animation for a Brazilian feature film Tainá, leading a global team of over 50 artists. Defined the artistic vision and ensured cohesive animation quality across all production stages. Coordinated with international teams to promote collaboration and achieve exceptional results.

Gameplay Animator at Massive Studio

July 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018

Created local motion cycles and combat animations for Dolmen, a sci-fi action RPG. Enhanced creature and monster movement, improving overall gameplay feel.

3D Character Animator / Rigger at TV Globo

November 1, 2008 - October 1, 2017

Animated characters for Carnaval and sports programs, including ads and title sequences for soccer and Formula 1. Developed rigging solutions for game-ready assets.

Game Play Animator at Wonders to rm

February 1, 2020 - October 1, 2023

Created keyframe animations for Xadia, focusing on combat, locomotion, and character interactions. Collaborated with directors, riggers, and technical animators to maintain animation quality and seamless engine integration.

Game Play Animator at Massive Work Studio

July 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018

Created locomotion cycles and combat animations for Dolmen, a sci-fi action RPG. Enhanced creature and monster movement, improving overall gameplay feel.