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Bert Farache

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Hi, I’m Bert Farache, a passionate Senior/Lead Animator with a proven track record in AAA game development.

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Hi, I’m Bert Farache, a passionate Senior/Lead Animator with a proven track record in AAA game development. I specialize in Animation, motion capture, animation direction, and cinematic storytelling, delivering cohesive cinematics and interactive gameplay across major franchises.
I thrive in leadership roles, guiding teams, coordinating outsourcing, and shaping animation pipelines from planning to engine integration. I’m excited to bring creative vision and technical expertise to new projects.

  • 26 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 10 roles

Sr. Cinematic Animator · Activision (Raven Software)Jan 2022 – Oct 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Cinematics for Call of Duty titles including MW2, Warzone II, Vanguard, Monarch, and Pacific; collaborated across departments to ensure cinematic consistency.

Sr. Cinematic Animator III · Mass VirtualJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

VR animation development, AI research and development, all cinematics, motion capture research and planning/directing, animation cleanup, facial animation, Unity engine integration, storyboarding, and AI mocap testing.

Sr. Cinematic Animator · EA SportsJan 2020 – Oct 2025 · 5 yrs 10 mos

Created cinematic scenes for Madden 20-22, handled mocap planning, animation editing, and engine integration.

Game Animator · Rockstar GamesJan 2018 – Oct 2025 · 7 yrs 10 mos
Lead Animator · Tripwire InteractiveJan 2017 – Oct 2025 · 8 yrs 10 mos
Lead Animator · CCP GamesJan 2012 – Oct 2025 · 13 yrs 10 mos
Art Director · THQJan 2009 – Oct 2025 · 16 yrs 10 mos
Lead Animator and tech · UbisoftJan 2007 – Oct 2025 · 18 yrs 10 mos

Education

Degree in Classical Animation · Sheridan College2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards

Agile (Scrum)2030 – 2025
Maya2030 – 2025
Motion Builder2030 – 2025

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