Ruben Esqueda

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I'm a multidisciplinary animator and UX designer who loves bringing ideas to life through motion, color, and thoughtful interactions.

About

I’m a multidisciplinary animator and UX designer who loves bringing ideas to life through motion, color, and thoughtful interactions. I specialize in 2D/3D animation, VFX, and content creation for film and games, and I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging visuals.

From concept to pipeline, I enjoy shaping design concepts, rigging characters, and crafting immersive experiences for education, entertainment, and marketing. I’m passionate about teaching and sharing skills, and I bring a friendly, collaborative approach to every project.

  • Joined December 2023

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Other

More experts in San Francisco, United States

Projects · 2

2D Animation

This is my 2D and Hand drawn animation reel 2danimation animation film 3explainervideo

  • Animator
3D Animation

This video contains animation for film, marketing and gameplay. videoadvert 3danimation gameplay

  • Animator

Work experience· 4 roles

Founder / Lead Animator · Ruben Esqueda Animation StudioJan 2025 – Jan 2025 · 1 mo

Provided creative services for clients including 2D/3D animation for film, marketing and game development.

Animator · Ruben Esqueda Animation StudioJan 2025 – Sep 2025 · 9 mos

Provided creative services for clients in 2D/3D animation for film, marketing and game development. Clients included various game and media projects, with responsibilities spanning gameplay animation, VFX, motion capture cleanup and game integration.

Owner / Studio Lead · Ruben Esqueda Animation StudioJan 2019 – Jan 2026 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Provided creative services for clients including 2D/3D animation, UX/UI, for film, marketing and game development. Led design concepts and animation production. Collaborated on educational videos for Stanford University School of Medicine, modeled and rigged characters, created storyboards, and set up 3D environments; coordinated with cross-functional teams to deliver polished visuals on tight timelines.

Founder / Lead Animator · Ruben Esqueda Animation StudioJan 2019 – Jan 2025 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Education· 15

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree · California Institute of the Arts1998 – 2002

Animation School of film / Video

3d Fast Track Certificate · Gnomon School of VFX2016 – 2018

3D Animation for Film and Gaming Production

Certification · General Assembly San Francisco2016

User Experience Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation · California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation2030 – 2025

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