Evan Torchia

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Hi, I’m Evan Torchia, a 3D Character Animator based in Toronto with a passion for bringing characters to life through thoughtful performance and storytelling.

About

Hi, I’m Evan Torchia, a 3D Character Animator based in Toronto with a passion for bringing characters to life through thoughtful performance and storytelling. Over the past several years, I’ve contributed to Paw Patrol on Guru Studio, focusing on timing, arcs, and expressive posing to create engaging on-screen moments that resonate with young audiences.

I thrive in collaborative teams, value constructive feedback, and am committed to delivering high-quality animation on schedule while maintaining the director’s creative vision. I’m always exploring new techniques and tools to keep my skills sharp and to push the boundaries of character animation.

  • 5 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Other
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 4 roles

3D Intermediate Animator · Guru StudioApr 2020 – Dec 2023 · 3 yrs 9 mos

I’ve had the incredible opportunity to continue my work on Paw Patrol (Seasons 8–10) as an Intermediate 3D Animator. My role involved crafting high-quality animated performances, collaborating with a talented team to refine and elevate our work, and proactively addressing both performance and technical challenges. I also took initiative to revamp shots when needed, ensuring the final product met the highest standards. It was a rewarding journey to contribute to a show loved by so many!

3D Animator · Guru StudioApr 2020 – Dec 2023 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Produced high quality animated character performances on Paw Patrol (seasons 8-10). Created engaging character performances with fluidity and technical precision. Implemented animation principles like arcs, squash/stretch, secondary actions, exaggeration, and staging. Crafted effective storytelling poses with character and prop rigs that had successful composition, line of action, negative space, and clarity to entertain the target audience. Engineered creative and innovative ideas for shots on character acting choices and energy while optimizing them to meet technical constraints and follow the director's overall vision. Collaborated with a team of 10–15 to communicate ideas and feedback, and contributed positively to project discussions and problem-solving efforts to help improve each other’s performances. Identified both performance issues and technical issues and communicated with team leads and supervisor to help implement solutions to streamline the production pipeline. Compl

3D Junior Animator · Guru StudioSep 2019 – Dec 2019 · 4 mos

As a Junior 3D Animator, I contributed to the hit TV show Paw Patrol (Season 7) by creating engaging pose-to-pose animations. I worked closely with a talented team, receiving and implementing feedback to refine the quality of performances and ensure smooth workflows. Additionally, I helped identify and improve technical and performance-related aspects of other animators' shots, always striving to enhance the team's overall success. It was a fantastic introduction to the animation industry and an exciting project to be part of!

Volunteer · Toronto Animation Art Film Festival International (TAAFI)Nov 2018 – Apr 2024 · 5 yrs 6 mos

Education

Advanced Diploma, 3D Animation: Art and Design · Humber College2015 – 2019

GPA 84.0

Advanced Diploma, 3D Animation: Art and Design · Humber College2015 – 2019

Certifications and awards

Food Handling Certificate2025
Smart Serve2025 – 2030
Advanced Diploma in 3D Animation: Art and Design2015 – 2019
Academic Honors Diploma in 3D Animation: Art and Design (GPA 84%)2015 – 2025

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