I'm Sharon Iluz, a senior animator with over twenty years of experience in computer animation across video games, film, and television. I've collaborated with talented teams in Canada and Israel, tackling challenging projects that sharpened my problem-solving and strategic planning skills. I strive to stay approachable and humble, because I believe that teamwork produces the best results. In addition to my professional work, I founded AnimationMob to teach and mentor aspiring animators, sharing knowledge and helping others reach their goals.

Shalom Sharon Iluz

I'm Sharon Iluz, a senior animator with over twenty years of experience in computer animation across video games, film, and television. I've collaborated with talented teams in Canada and Israel, tackling challenging projects that sharpened my problem-solving and strategic planning skills. I strive to stay approachable and humble, because I believe that teamwork produces the best results. In addition to my professional work, I founded AnimationMob to teach and mentor aspiring animators, sharing knowledge and helping others reach their goals.

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I’m Sharon Iluz, a senior animator with over twenty years of experience in computer animation across video games, film, and television. I’ve collaborated with talented teams in Canada and Israel, tackling challenging projects that sharpened my problem-solving and strategic planning skills.

I strive to stay approachable and humble, because I believe that teamwork produces the best results. In addition to my professional work, I founded AnimationMob to teach and mentor aspiring animators, sharing knowledge and helping others reach their goals.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Hebrew (modern)
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Animator at Budge Studios
March 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Contract work focusing on character and facial animation for motion-driven projects.
Senior Animator at Sinking Ship Entertainment
February 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Character and facial animation of multiple animals and vehicles (Chimpanzees, Hippo, Bees, Whale), Flying Ship and a Submarine for Disney Frozen Royal Castle.
Senior Key Animator at Movie Picture Company
September 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Character and facial animation for Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Robotnik and Super Sonic; work on Bardo and Prehistoric Planet Season 2.
VFX Animator at Pixomondo
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025
MoonFall: Animating characters, flying props and vehicles; Halo series: crowd run and jump cycles.
Founder / Teacher at AnimationMob
June 1, 2019 - Present
Founded AnimationMob.com to teach and mentor aspiring animators; ongoing teaching role.
Character Animator at Blue Spirit Studio
December 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Character animation for multiple series including Mini Ninja, Alice & Lewis, Gigantosaurus, Jean-Michel le Caribou.
Teacher at College Inter
December 1, 2017 - October 1, 2025
Part-time teaching: Introduction to Modeling in Maya; development of full course and workshops.
3D Animator / Flash Animator at Ludia Inc.
October 1, 2015 - October 1, 2025
Mobile game animation: Buzzr Casino (3D/2D elements), integration of moving elements; Flash animation for several titles.
Flash Animator and Graphic Designer at Neto Media
May 1, 2011 - October 1, 2025
Designing themes for slots games; Flash animation of wins/loses; designing landing and email pages.
Generalist / Render Wrangler at Snowball VFX
June 1, 2010 - October 1, 2025
Quality control on layers and passes; fixes to scenes for VFX shots.
Flash Animator at Neo Games Inc.
July 1, 2009 - October 1, 2025
Casino game animations and related assets.
Senior Animator at Budge Studios
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Disney Frozen Royal Castle - Character and Facial animation.
Senior Animator at Sinking Ship Entertainment
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023
Jane - Season 1 & 2 - Character and Facial animation of several animals and vehicles (chimpanzees, hippo, bees, whale, flying ship, submarine).
Senior Key Animator at Movie Picture Company
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - Movie - Character and Facial animation of Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Robotnik and Super Sonic. Bardo - Movie - Character and Facial animation of several animals and vehicles. Prehistoric Planet - Season 2 - Character and Facial animation of several prehistoric animals.
VFX Animator at Pixomondo
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
MoonFall - Movie - Animating Character, Flying Props and Vehicle like Helicopter, Car. Halo - Series - Animating Run and jump cycles for crowd animation.
Founder / Teacher at AnimationMob
June 1, 2019 - November 16, 2025
Founded animationMob.com to teach and help other animators become better and reach their goals.
Character Animator at Blue Spirit Studio
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Mini Ninja - Season 2; Alice & Lewis - Season 1; Gigantosaurus - Season 1 & 2; Jean-Michel le Caribou - Season 1.
Teacher at College Inter-Dec, Montreal
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Introduction to Modeling in Maya - Teaching; Created a full course and workshop in Maya modeling.
3D Animator / Flash Animator at Ludia Inc.
October 1, 2015 - October 1, 2015
Buzzr Casino - Mobile Games; 3D animation of wins/loses and integration of moving elements. Press Your Luck - Facebook Games; The Price is Right Slots - Facebook Games.
Flash Animator and Graphic Designer at Neto Media
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
Scratchmania.com - Online Casino Games; Designing themes of slots and mini games; Flash animation of wins/loses; Landing and Email pages.
Generalist / Render Wrangler at Snowball VFX
June 1, 2010 - June 1, 2010
Vipo the flying Dog - Season 1; Billy Bambam - Season 1; Round 6 - Cinematic quality control on layers and passes.
Flash Animator at Neo Games Inc.
July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2009
Hopa.com - Casino Games; Scratch2Cash.com - Casino Games; Designing themes of slots games and mini games; Landing pages and emails.
Character Animator at Blue Spirit Studio
December 1, 2017 - November 16, 2025
Dec 2017 - 2020: Mini Ninja, Alice & Lewis, Gigantosaurus, Jean-Michel le Caribou - animated characters, flying props and vehicles.
Teacher at College Inter
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Part-time instructor teaching Introduction to Modeling in Maya; developed course/workshops.
Senior Animator at Budge Studios
November 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Contract work focusing on character and facial animation for Disney Frozen Royal Castle project.
Senior Animator at Sinking Ship Entertainment
September 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Contract work on Jane (Season 1 & 2): character and facial animation for various animals and vehicles (chimpanzees, hippo, bees, whale, flying ship, submarine).
Senior Key Animator at Movie Picture Company
October 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Sonic the Hedgehog 2: character and facial animation for Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Robotnik and Super Sonic. Also contributed to Bardo and Prehistoric Planet Season 2 as a character/animation lead.
Teacher at College Inter-Dec, Montreal
January 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017
Introduction to Modeling in Maya; created full course/workshops introducing Maya modeling.
3D Animator / Flash Animator at Ludia Inc.
February 1, 2011 - October 1, 2015
3D animation for mobile games (Buzzr Casino) and Flash animation for wins/loses; integrated moving elements into games; projects included Press Your Luck and The Price is Right Slots.
Flash Animator and Graphic Designer at Neto Media
October 1, 2010 - May 1, 2011
Designing themes for slot games and mini games; Flash animation of wins/loses, sprites, and integration; designed landing and email pages.
Generalist / Render Wrangler at Snowball VFX
January 1, 2009 - June 1, 2010
Quality control on layers and passes; Vipo the Flying Dog, Billy Bambam, Round 6; cinematic quality control and problem solving across scenes.
Flash Animator at Neo Games Inc.
February 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009
Hopa.com and other casino-grape games; Flash animation of wins/loses, sprites, and landing/email pages.

Education

Diploma in Computer Animation at College Inter, Montreal
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Feature Workshop: Advanced Body Mechanics and Pantomime Acting at iAnimate.net (Online)
July 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Feature Workshop: Advanced Body Mechanics and Pantomime Acting at iAnimate.net
July 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Master in Computer Animation and Special Effects at College Inter-Dec, Montreal
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
at College Inter-Dec, Montreal
January 1, 2000 - December 1, 2001
Online Degree at iAnimate.net
July 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Master in Computer Animation and Special Effects at College Inter-Dec, Montreal
January 1, 2000 - December 1, 2001
Online Degree - Feature Workshop 3 Advanced Body Mechanics and Pantomime Acting at iAnimate.net
July 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
DEC (Diploma) - College Inter Dec, Montreal at College Inter Dec, Montreal
January 1, 2000 - December 1, 2001
Introduction to Modeling in Maya at College Inter Dec, Montreal
January 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017
Master of Computer Animation and Special Effects at College Inter-Dec, Montreal
January 1, 2000 - December 1, 2001
Advanced Body Mechanics and Pantomime Acting at iAnimate.net (Online Degree)
July 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022

Qualifications

Feature Workshop: Advanced Body Mechanics and Pantomime Acting
July 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Diploma in Computer Animation
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Feature Workshop: Advanced Body Mechanics and Pantomime Acting
July 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Cartoon Mechanics Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
ANIMAWARRIOR
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
Sparkling the Cartoon
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
The Essence of 3D Animation
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
Master Cartoon
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
Conquering the Tower of Polish
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
Spider Body Mechanics
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
DOMESTIKA – Character Animation and Expression with Maya
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
The Animation Box Cartoon Mechanics Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
ANIMAWARRIOR Sparkling the Cartoon
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
The Essence of 3D Animation Master Cartoon
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
Conquering the Tower of Polish Spider Body Mechanics
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
DOMESTIKA Character Animation and Expression with Maya
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
Cartoon Mechanics Masterclass (The Animation Box)
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Animawarrrior: Sparkling the Cartoon
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
The Essence of 3D Animation Master Cartoon
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
DOMESTIKA: Character Animation and Expression with Maya
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Feature Workshop 3: Advanced Body Mechanics and Pantomime Acting
July 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
iAnimate Advanced Body Mechanics and Pantomime Acting - Feature Workshop 3
July 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022

Industry Experience

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