Hi, I'm William Legarreta II, a 3D Character Artist with 19+ years of experience in motion design. I specialize in stylized character creation, visual storytelling, and hybrid 2D/3D animation workflows. I develop character-driven assets from concept to final render using Blender and After Effects. I build animation-ready assets with integrated clothing and accessory workflows, focusing on personality, silhouette, and form, and I deliver cinematic presentations from concept to render using efficient pipelines.

William Legarreta II

Hi, I'm William Legarreta II, a 3D Character Artist with 19+ years of experience in motion design. I specialize in stylized character creation, visual storytelling, and hybrid 2D/3D animation workflows. I develop character-driven assets from concept to final render using Blender and After Effects. I build animation-ready assets with integrated clothing and accessory workflows, focusing on personality, silhouette, and form, and I deliver cinematic presentations from concept to render using efficient pipelines.

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Hi, I’m William Legarreta II, a 3D Character Artist with 19+ years of experience in motion design. I specialize in stylized character creation, visual storytelling, and hybrid 2D/3D animation workflows. I develop character-driven assets from concept to final render using Blender and After Effects.

I build animation-ready assets with integrated clothing and accessory workflows, focusing on personality, silhouette, and form, and I deliver cinematic presentations from concept to render using efficient pipelines.

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Work Experience

3D Character Artist (Independent)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designing and modeling stylized 3D characters for short films and portfolio development; creating animation-ready assets with integrated clothing and accessory workflows; developing original character concepts with emphasis on personality, silhouette, and form; preparing assets for rigging, rendering, and cinematic presentation.
Senior Motion Designer at Virulent Media, LLC
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2024
Designed and animated cinematic sequences using hybrid Blender/AE workflows. Produced character animation and atmospheric FX for commercial and digital campaigns. Managed full production pipelines: concept → design → animation → render. Delivered high-quality story-driven motion under tight deadlines.
Senior Multimedia Designer at BookIt.com
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014
Created broadcast-ready promotional motion graphics and digital media packages. Animated branded content for national travel campaigns. Developed graphics and layouts supporting large-scale digital marketing.
Multimedia Designer at Media Tech Plus
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Designed promotional motion content and visual brand assets for regional clients.
Digital Media Instructor
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2023
Instructed digital media courses, mentoring students in multimedia production and animation.
Adjunct Professor at PSC
January 1, 2021 - Present
Taught courses in digital media and related disciplines as an adjunct professor.

Education

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Qualifications

Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Adobe After Effects
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Premiere Pro
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment