Hi, I’m Mathew Sonny Kalarickal, a Senior 3D Animator with 12+ years of experience delivering high-quality animation for TV series, films, and cinematics. I’m proficient in Maya, Blender, and After Effects, and I’m hands-on with storyboarding, asset integration, animation, and rendering. I thrive in collaborative environments and love shaping scenes that balance timing, weight, and storytelling. I’m trusted as second-in-line to leads, able to step in when needed, oversee sequences, and ensure timely delivery. I’m actively seeking immediate full-time remote contract work and bring a blend of technical mastery and creative vision to drive end-to-end short film production.

Mathew Sonny Kalarickal

Hi, I’m Mathew Sonny Kalarickal, a Senior 3D Animator with 12+ years of experience delivering high-quality animation for TV series, films, and cinematics. I’m proficient in Maya, Blender, and After Effects, and I’m hands-on with storyboarding, asset integration, animation, and rendering. I thrive in collaborative environments and love shaping scenes that balance timing, weight, and storytelling. I’m trusted as second-in-line to leads, able to step in when needed, oversee sequences, and ensure timely delivery. I’m actively seeking immediate full-time remote contract work and bring a blend of technical mastery and creative vision to drive end-to-end short film production.

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Hi, I’m Mathew Sonny Kalarickal, a Senior 3D Animator with 12+ years of experience delivering high-quality animation for TV series, films, and cinematics. I’m proficient in Maya, Blender, and After Effects, and I’m hands-on with storyboarding, asset integration, animation, and rendering. I thrive in collaborative environments and love shaping scenes that balance timing, weight, and storytelling.

I’m trusted as second-in-line to leads, able to step in when needed, oversee sequences, and ensure timely delivery. I’m actively seeking immediate full-time remote contract work and bring a blend of technical mastery and creative vision to drive end-to-end short film production.

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Work Experience

Senior Animator at Pixel Zoo Animation
May 1, 2025 - October 22, 2025
Produced high-quality character animation in Maya for children’s series, meeting tight deadlines. Stepped in for lead when unavailable, coordinating animation delivery and ensuring consistency. Collaborated closely with directors and production teams to align animation with narrative goals. Mentored junior animators on principles of acting, lip sync, and timing.
Senior Animator at Pixel Zoo Animation
July 1, 2024 - October 22, 2025
Produced high-quality character animation in Maya for children’s series, meeting tight deadlines. Stepped in for lead when unavailable, coordinating animation delivery and ensuring consistency. Collaborated closely with directors and production teams to align animation with narrative goals. Mentored junior animators on principles of acting, lip sync, and timing.
Senior Animator at Pixel Zoo Animation
March 1, 2023 - October 22, 2025
Produced high-quality character animation in Maya for children’s series, meeting tight deadlines. Stepped in for lead when unavailable, coordinating animation delivery and ensuring consistency. Collaborated closely with directors and production teams to align animation with narrative goals. Mentored junior animators on principles of acting, lip sync, and timing.
Senior Animator at Xentrix Studios (Nickelodeon Dedicated Unit)
June 1, 2023 - October 22, 2025
Delivered high-quality animations for Dragons Rescue Rider and Monster High, focusing on character performance, lip sync, and storytelling. Worked on non-human characters (e.g., dragons, creatures), ensuring natural movement and balance. Collaborated with technical teams to troubleshoot animation-to-lighting transitions.
Senior Animator at Paper Folks Creative Studio
March 1, 2022 - October 22, 2025
Provided mentorship to junior artists, fostering professional growth. Assisted in project management, maintaining efficient workflows and timely task completion.
Senior Animator at Motion Philm CGI
May 1, 2021 - October 22, 2025
Delivered dynamic Blender shots including action and crowd sequences, adapting quickly to new pipeline. Applied strong storytelling skills to enhance pacing and shot impact. Supported rendering process, improving workflow efficiency by 15%.
Animator at Technicolor Creative Studios
August 1, 2020 - October 22, 2025
Created polished animations for Boss Baby and other series, focusing on timing, weight, and acting. Collaborated with supervisors to troubleshoot performance and maintain production quality. Contributed to long-form episodic delivery under tight deadlines for major studios including DreamWorks and Nickelodeon.
Junior Animator at Xentrix Studios
May 1, 2014 - October 22, 2025
Developed character animations for Mia and Me and Shimmer and Shine, including non-human characters and lip sync. Contributed to project success by delivering quality animations on time. Demonstrated rapid skill development, transitioning from a fresher to a key team member within 6 months, contributing to successful completion of 5+ projects. Actively pursued learning opportunities, enhancing personal growth and team efficiency.
Junior Animator at Xentrix Studios
November 1, 2017 - October 22, 2025
Continued work as junior animator and contributed to projects.

Education

B.Sc. Animation at St. Albert’s College, Cochin - India
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment