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Hi! My name is Tao Katahira. I've been working as a 3D animator and previz/layout artist for over 7 years in Japan after graduating from the CGI & VFX program at the Academy of Art University in California, US. I've worked on several feature films featuring popular characters in Japan, such as Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan, as well as YouTube short films for Nintendo's Fire Emblem series. I've also contributed to a variety of other mediums— cinematics for a fighter jet game, in-game sequences for a Chinese idol game, a zoo-themed virtual exhibition, 3D sequences for an anime series, and more— working mainly as an animator and previz/layout artist. Through my work as an animator, I've also taken on projects with tight deadlines and leading roles. Australia has drawn me in ever since I traveled there as a child, with its rich nature, its wildlife, and the warm, easygoing culture that comes with such a beautiful climate. That early impression stayed with me, and living and creating there has been a quiet dream of mine ever since. I'm now here on a working-holiday visa, so I can start right away, whether part-time, full-time, or any type of employment.…Hi! My name is Tao Katahira. I've been working as a 3D animator and previz/layout artist for over 7 years in Japan after graduating from the CGI & VFX program at the Academy of Art University in California, US. I've worked on several feature films featuring popular characters in Japan, such as Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan, as well as YouTube short films for Nintendo's Fire Emblem series. I've also contributed to a variety of other mediums— cinematics for a fighter jet game, in-game sequences for a Chinese idol game, a zoo-themed virtual exhibition, 3D sequences for an anime series, and more— working mainly as an animator and previz/layout artist. Through my work as an animator, I've also taken on projects with tight deadlines and leading roles. Australia has drawn me in ever since I traveled there as a child, with its rich nature, its wildlife, and the warm, easygoing culture that comes with such a beautiful climate. That early impression stayed with me, and living and creating there has been a quiet dream of mine ever since. I'm now here on a working-holiday visa, so I can start right away, whether part-time, full-time, or any type of employment.

Tao Katahira

3D Animator, Animator, Character Designer, +1

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Hi! My name is Tao Katahira. I've been working as a 3D animator and previz/layout artist for over 7 years in Japan after graduating from the CGI & VFX program at the Academy of Art University in California, US. I've worked on several feature films featuring popular characters in Japan, such as Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan, as well as YouTube short films for Nintendo's Fire Emblem series. I've also contributed to a variety of other mediums— cinematics for a fighter jet game, in-game sequences for a Chinese idol game, a zoo-themed virtual exhibition, 3D sequences for an anime series, and more— working mainly as an animator and previz/layout artist. Through my work as an animator, I've also taken on projects with tight deadlines and leading roles. Australia has drawn me in ever since I traveled there as a child, with its rich nature, its wildlife, and the warm, easygoing culture that comes with such a beautiful climate. That early impression stayed with me, and living and creating there has been a quiet dream of mine ever since. I'm now here on a working-holiday visa, so I can start right away, whether part-time, full-time, or any type of employment.…Hi! My name is Tao Katahira. I've been working as a 3D animator and previz/layout artist for over 7 years in Japan after graduating from the CGI & VFX program at the Academy of Art University in California, US. I've worked on several feature films featuring popular characters in Japan, such as Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan, as well as YouTube short films for Nintendo's Fire Emblem series. I've also contributed to a variety of other mediums— cinematics for a fighter jet game, in-game sequences for a Chinese idol game, a zoo-themed virtual exhibition, 3D sequences for an anime series, and more— working mainly as an animator and previz/layout artist. Through my work as an animator, I've also taken on projects with tight deadlines and leading roles. Australia has drawn me in ever since I traveled there as a child, with its rich nature, its wildlife, and the warm, easygoing culture that comes with such a beautiful climate. That early impression stayed with me, and living and creating there has been a quiet dream of mine ever since. I'm now here on a working-holiday visa, so I can start right away, whether part-time, full-time, or any type of employment.

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Southport, Australia

Hi! My name is Tao Katahira.

I’ve been working as a 3D animator and previz/layout artist for over 7 years in Japan after graduating from the CGI & VFX program at the Academy of Art University in California, US. I’ve worked on several feature films featuring popular characters in Japan, such as Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan, as well as YouTube short films for Nintendo’s Fire Emblem series. I’ve also contributed to a variety of other mediums— cinematics for a fighter jet game, in-game sequences for a Chinese idol game, a zoo-themed virtual exhibition, 3D sequences for an anime series, and more— working mainly as an animator and previz/layout artist. Through my work as an animator, I’ve also taken on projects with tight deadlines and leading roles.

Australia has drawn me in ever since I traveled there as a child, with its rich nature, its wildlife, and the warm, easygoing culture that comes with such a beautiful climate. That early impression stayed with me, and living and creating there has been a quiet dream of mine ever since. I’m now here on a working-holiday visa, so I can start right away, whether part-time, full-time, or any type of employment.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Japanese

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

3D animator and layout artist at Volca Inc.

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

Worked on multiple short animated films with a child-oriented focus. Gained hands-on experience with pipeline processes utilizing game engines such as Unity or UE.

3D animator and layout artist at Shirogumi Inc.

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Created layouts and animations for two animated feature films, each showcasing distinct art styles.

3D animator and layout artist at StudioGooneys Inc.

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Collaborated with animation supervisors and leads to develop layouts and animations for two animated short films, incorporating an anime style. Utilized human expression as a reference to analyze and create facial animations for cinematics in a game designed for Nintendo Switch.