Michael Launder

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Digital Compositor at Paramount Animation
October 1, 2025 - Present
Digital compositor; current CG supervisor on Transformers Earthspark seasons; leading asset, lighting, and rendering workflows under tight schedules.
Computer Graphics Supervisor at Nickelodeon Animation
October 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025
Oversees all asset, animation, and rendering departments; partners with local and vendor teams; develops scripted pipeline tools; manages budgets across production including FX and asset counts.
Compositing Director at Nickelodeon Animation
February 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020
Led compositing, lighting, and post-production pipelines; guided look development for projects.
Lighting Compositing Artist at Nickelodeon Animation
July 1, 2016 - October 1, 2020
Handled lighting and compositing tasks; contributed to pipeline efficiency and shot turnaround.
Junior CG Artist - Lighting Compositing Paint Roto at Luma Pictures
December 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015
Gained experience in lighting, compositing, rotoscoping, and matte painting.
CG Intern - 3D Set Extensions at Zoic Studios
August 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014
Intern duties and gaining experience in a film/television post production pipeline.
Lab Monitor at University of Colorado Denver
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2014
Lab monitor responsibilities overseeing student labs and equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Visual Arts with emphasis in Computer Graphics at University of Colorado Denver
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

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