Hi, I'm Luis F. Simanca, a passionate CGI artist with over 15 years of experience in 3D animation and motion graphics. I've had the pleasure of working across Colombia, USA, Mexico, Spain, and Austria, leading animation teams and delivering creative projects in marketing and advertising. I love blending art, photography, and design with technology to bring ideas to life. My work spans various exciting fields including film, television, video games, and ArchViz. I enjoy learning new tools and techniques, and recently I've been focused on training others in using AI for animation. I'm always eager to collaborate and experiment with fresh ideas in the 3D animation and VFX world.…

LUIS F. SIMANCA

Hi, I'm Luis F. Simanca, a passionate CGI artist with over 15 years of experience in 3D animation and motion graphics. I've had the pleasure of working across Colombia, USA, Mexico, Spain, and Austria, leading animation teams and delivering creative projects in marketing and advertising. I love blending art, photography, and design with technology to bring ideas to life. My work spans various exciting fields including film, television, video games, and ArchViz. I enjoy learning new tools and techniques, and recently I've been focused on training others in using AI for animation. I'm always eager to collaborate and experiment with fresh ideas in the 3D animation and VFX world.…

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Hi, I’m Luis F. Simanca, a passionate CGI artist with over 15 years of experience in 3D animation and motion graphics. I’ve had the pleasure of working across Colombia, USA, Mexico, Spain, and Austria, leading animation teams and delivering creative projects in marketing and advertising. I love blending art, photography, and design with technology to bring ideas to life.

My work spans various exciting fields including film, television, video games, and ArchViz. I enjoy learning new tools and techniques, and recently I’ve been focused on training others in using AI for animation. I’m always eager to collaborate and experiment with fresh ideas in the 3D animation and VFX world.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Independent 3D Animator & VFX Supervisor at Independent
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Animation and visual effects for production companies such as Perro Mocho Films, Vertigo VFX, and Traque SAS, creating animation for clients such as Fortinet, SpeedMax and Head Initiative, among others, ArchViz projects for Duke Render, and dedicated to training in the use of iA for Animation.
3D Generalist & VFX Lead at Dockyard
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Led the 3D animation and VFX team for Dockyard Films, developing corporate, scientific, and entertainment projects, including TV commercials for clients such as Hornbach, Siemens, Wien Cavs (Germany), and music artists such as Josh, Ina Regen, and Kraftwerk, among others.
Animation Manager at LOVO VFX
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Co-founded animation and visual effects and animation company specializing in advertising and music videos like “Con Calma” by Daddy Yankee.
3D Generalist & VFX Artist at Diptongo Group
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Joined Diptongo’s 3D and VFX team, creating commercials for TV, film, social media, and video games. Co-designed Diptongo’s new office spaces and contributed to the establishment of the visual effects department, collaborating closely with the compositing team.
3D Animator & consultant at Independent
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Worked on TV, film, and advertising projects with Oruga Films and Design Or Die. Provided VFX and post-production for music videos featuring Chino y Nacho, Los Cadillacs, and commercials for brands such as Maggi (Mondelez Group International).
Director of Motion Graphics at Design or Die
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Directed advertising animations for clients including Concept McCAN, ARS DDBº (Caracas), Leobourmet & Publicis Group.
Director of Motion Graphics Animation at Oruga Films
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014
Directed advertising animations for clients including DIRECTV, HBO, Animax, FOX, and Cartoon Network. Led the award-winning “Malta Kolita” campaign (non-alcoholic malt beverage brand), and worked on commercials for Domino’s Pizza, Baskin - Robbins, Unilever, and Polar Group.
Jr. Animator at 731 Communications C.A.
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
3D Animator. Worked on Data K, a live-action series integrating virtual characters. Later contributed to educational animated projects and the creation of articulated characters and 3D assets.

Education

Higher technician in IT at Jesus Obrero University
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000

Qualifications

British English language course
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025
Multimedia Design course
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025
3D Animation course for characters
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Gaming, Consumer Goods

Skills

Experience Level