Ernesto P. Santos, Jr.

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Maya Character Animator at Playlab Animation Studio
January 1, 2025 - September 12, 2025
Maya character animation for various projects (games/commercials). Collaborated with storyboards and rigging teams to deliver high‑quality character motion (2024–2025).
Maya, Blender Character Animator at Ntek Systems Inc.
January 1, 2023 - September 12, 2025
Freelance character animation using Maya and Blender for local movie film productions; contributed to modeling, rigging, and animation pipelines.
Freelance Character Animator at Central Digital Lab Inc.
January 1, 2020 - September 12, 2025
Freelance Maya character animation for local movie films; provided character rigging and performance capture cleanup as needed.
Maya Modeling, Texturing, Animation at ABS CBN Broadcasting Corporation Philippines
January 1, 2016 - September 12, 2025
Maya-based modeling, texturing, and animation for local TV series; collaborated with production and post‑production teams.
Maya Modeling, Texturing, Rigging and Animation at Intense Animation Studio
January 1, 2012 - September 12, 2025
Modeling, texturing, rigging, and animation for video corporate content and TV commercials; contributed to asset pipelines and shot schedules.
Maya Modeling, Texturing, Animation, Rigging and Blocking at Big Communications Pte. Ltd.
January 1, 2009 - September 12, 2025
Animation series work including modeling, texturing, rigging, and blocking within Maya; collaborated on multiple episodes.
Maya 3D Animator at Petal Productions Pte. Ltd.
January 1, 2007 - September 12, 2025
3D animation work for TV commercials using Maya; contributed to full production cycles from blocking to final render.
2D and Maya 3D Animator at Video Headquarters Post Production
January 1, 2006 - September 12, 2025
2D and Maya 3D animation for TV commercials; supported both 2D and 3D animation pipelines.
2D and Softimage 3D Animator at Video Headquarters Dimensions
January 1, 1999 - September 12, 2025
2D and Softimage 3D animation for TV commercials; worked within a multi‑disciplinary post‑production team.
Traditional Animation at Philippine Animation Studio Inc.
January 1, 1997 - September 12, 2025
Traditional animation production; contributed to frame-by-frame animation sequences.
Traditional Animation at Video Headquarters Kuala Lumpur
January 1, 1996 - September 12, 2025
Traditional animation work for TV commercials; collaborated with local production teams.
Traditional Animation at Animatronics Productions Co.
January 1, 1993 - September 12, 2025
Traditional animation projects for Japan; supported across multiple campaigns.
Traditional Animation at Amisong Production
January 1, 1992 - September 12, 2025
Traditional animation projects for Korea; contributed to storyboarding and keyframe animation.
Junior Animator at Tokyo Animated Production Inc. of the Philippines
January 1, 1991 - September 12, 2025
Junior animation role supporting frame-by-frame work; early career experience in traditional techniques.
Maya Character Animator at Playlab Animation Studio
January 1, 2025 - September 12, 2025
Maya character animation for games/projects; responsible for blocking, polishing, and collaborating with art and design teams.
Maya/Blender Character Animator at Ntek Systems Inc.
January 1, 2023 - September 12, 2025
Freelance character animation for local movie production, using Maya and Blender; duties included modeling, rigging support, and animation sequencing.
Freelance Character Animator at Metaciti Application Central Digital Lab Inc.
January 1, 2020 - September 12, 2025
Freelance character animation for local movie film; produced sequences, collaborated with VFX team.
Maya Modeling, Texturing, Animation at ABS CBN Broadcasting Corporation Philippines
January 1, 2016 - September 12, 2025
Modeling, texturing, and animation for local TV series; contributed to broadcast-ready assets and production pipelines.
Maya Modeling, Texturing, Rigging and Animation at Intense Animation Studio Singapore
January 1, 2012 - September 12, 2025
Maya-based modeling, texturing, rigging and animation for video corporate and TV commercials.
Maya Modeling, Texturing, Animation, Rigging and Blocking at Big Communications Pte. Ltd. Singapore
January 1, 2009 - September 12, 2025
Creating 3D assets and animations for animation series; involved in blocking and rigging.
Maya 3D Animator at Petal Productions Pte. Ltd. Singapore
January 1, 2007 - September 12, 2025
3D animation for TV commercials using Maya.
2D and Maya 3D Animator at Video Headquarters Post Production Singapore
January 1, 2006 - September 12, 2025
2D and Maya 3D animation for TV commercials; contributed to post-production pipelines.
2D and Softimage 3D Animator at Dimensions Manila Philippines
January 1, 1999 - September 12, 2025
2D and Softimage 3D animation for TV commercials.
Traditional Animation at Philippine Animation Studio Inc.
January 1, 1997 - September 12, 2025
Traditional animation production for various projects.
Traditional Animation at Video Headquarters Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
January 1, 1996 - September 12, 2025
Traditional animation for TV commercials and broadcast content.
Animator at Animatronics Productions Co. (Projects for Japan)
January 1, 1993 - September 12, 2025
Traditional animation for international projects.
Animator at Amisong Production (Projects for Korea)
January 1, 1992 - September 12, 2025
Traditional animation for international projects.
Junior Animator at Tokyo Animated Production Inc. of the Philippines
January 1, 1991 - September 12, 2025
Junior animator assisting in traditional and early digital workflows.
Maya Character Animator at Playlab Animation Studio
January 1, 2025 - October 20, 2025
Maya character animation for game projects; responsibilities included modeling support, rigging, and delivery of animation sequences for local and international projects.
Freelance Maya Character Animator at Mothership VFX
January 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025
Freelance Maya character animator for a local movie project; contributed character animation, lip-sync, and collaboration with VFX pipeline.
Character Animator at Ntek Systems Inc.
January 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025
Maya and Blender character animation; worked on Metaciti Application project, delivering character motion scenes and animation assets.
Freelance Character Animator at Central Digital Lab Inc.
January 1, 2020 - October 20, 2025
Freelance Maya character animation for a local movie film; produced character animation sequences and collaborated with post-production team.
Maya Modeling, Texturing, Animation at ABS CBN Broadcasting Corporation Philippines
January 1, 2016 - October 20, 2025
Maya modeling, texturing and animation for local TV series; contributed to character performances and shot turnarounds.
Maya Modeling, Texturing, Rigging and Animation at Intense Animation Studio
January 1, 2012 - October 20, 2025
Maya modeling, texturing, rigging and animation for video corporate and TV commercials; collaborated with production teams on workflows.
Maya Modeling, Texturing, Animation, Rigging and Blocking at Big Communications Pte. Ltd.
January 1, 2009 - October 20, 2025
Maya modeling, texturing, animation, rigging and blocking for animation series; supported pipeline for broadcast projects.
Maya 3D Animator at Petal Productions Pte. Ltd.
January 1, 2007 - October 20, 2025
Maya 3D animation for TV commercials; created character motion and scene sequences.
2D and Maya 3D Animator at Video Headquarters Post Production
January 1, 2006 - October 20, 2025
2D and Maya 3D animation for TV commercials; produced animation sequences and collaborated with editors.
2D and Softimage 3D Animator at Video Headquarters Dimensions
January 1, 1999 - October 20, 2025
2D and Softimage 3D animation for TV commercials; contributed to multiple ad campaigns.
Traditional Animator at Philippine Animation Studio Inc.
January 1, 1997 - October 20, 2025
Traditional animation work for various projects; prepared hand-drawn animation assets.
Traditional Animator at Video Headquarters Kuala Lumpur
January 1, 1996 - October 20, 2025
Traditional animation for TV commercials; contributed to multiple regional campaigns.
Traditional Animator at Animatronics Productions Co.
January 1, 1993 - October 20, 2025
Traditional animation projects for Japanese market; created keyframe animations for TV and film.
Traditional Animator at Amisong Production
January 1, 1992 - October 20, 2025
Traditional animation projects for Korean market; produced hand-drawn animation sequences.
Junior Animator at Tokyo Animated Production Inc. of the Philippines
January 1, 1991 - October 20, 2025
Junior animator roles; supported senior animators on early projects.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at The Philippine Women’s University
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
National Certificate III in 3D Animation at Technical Education And Skills Development Authority
January 11, 2030 - June 7, 2017
National Certificate III in 3D Animation at Technical Education And Skills Development Authority
January 11, 2030 - June 7, 2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts at The Philippine Women’s University
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
Bachelor of Fine Arts at The Philippine Women's University
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
National Certificate III in 3D Animation at Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
June 7, 2017 - October 20, 2025

Qualifications

National Certificate III in 3D Animation
January 11, 2030 - June 7, 2017
National Certificate III in 3D Animation
January 11, 2030 - June 7, 2017
National Certificate III in 3D Animation
June 7, 2017 - October 20, 2025

Industry Experience

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