Hi, I'm Daniel Pineda, a passionate 3D animator and educator with a strong background in graphic design and audiovisual media. With degrees in Communication Sciences and Business Administration focused on marketing, as well as specialized diplomas in 3D animation and film directing, I bring a unique blend of creativity and business acumen to my projects. I have experience teaching animation courses and workshops, creating 3D animation content, and directing film productions. I love inspiring students and clients alike through engaging animation projects, particularly in children's media and advertising. I'm proficient with a variety of industry-standard software, and I enjoy combining my marketing knowledge with animation to create visually compelling stories and designs.

Daniel Pineda

Hi, I'm Daniel Pineda, a passionate 3D animator and educator with a strong background in graphic design and audiovisual media. With degrees in Communication Sciences and Business Administration focused on marketing, as well as specialized diplomas in 3D animation and film directing, I bring a unique blend of creativity and business acumen to my projects. I have experience teaching animation courses and workshops, creating 3D animation content, and directing film productions. I love inspiring students and clients alike through engaging animation projects, particularly in children's media and advertising. I'm proficient with a variety of industry-standard software, and I enjoy combining my marketing knowledge with animation to create visually compelling stories and designs.

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Hi, I’m Daniel Pineda, a passionate 3D animator and educator with a strong background in graphic design and audiovisual media. With degrees in Communication Sciences and Business Administration focused on marketing, as well as specialized diplomas in 3D animation and film directing, I bring a unique blend of creativity and business acumen to my projects. I have experience teaching animation courses and workshops, creating 3D animation content, and directing film productions.

I love inspiring students and clients alike through engaging animation projects, particularly in children’s media and advertising. I’m proficient with a variety of industry-standard software, and I enjoy combining my marketing knowledge with animation to create visually compelling stories and designs.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

3D Digital Animation Professor at Universidad Magna Cancún
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Redesigned and taught courses in traditional animation and 3D digital animation. Enabled students to learn modeling and animation using interfaces through creative animation projects.
Founder at Dreams & Motion Studios
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2025
Created 3D animation projects and developed successful digital animation for clients including Grupo Xcaret, Grupo ADO, Aguakan, and Best Day.
3D Animation Workshop Instructor at Universidad del Caribe
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Conducted a two-month workshop covering animation basics and 3D modeling using Autodesk Maya, helping students master modeling and animation tools.
Professor at Universidad Tec Milenio Cancún
January 1, 2012 - April 26, 2025
Taught courses in various animation subjects including introduction to animation, pre-production, production, post-production, audiovisual language, 3D animation, modeling, rigging, lighting, and rendering. Guided students in 3D digital design and advertising material creation.
3D Animator at Montenegro Studios Music Publishing
January 1, 2021 - April 26, 2025
Created 3D animation projects for children's music videos, handling character modeling, rigging, animation, and rendering. Produced high-quality videos published on YouTube, contributing to channel growth with increased subscribers and views.

Education

Bachelor’s degree at Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Estado de México
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Master’s degree at Universidad Tec Milenio, Cancun Campus
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009

Qualifications

Autodesk Maya Certification
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality
    paper Song-Based Character Animation Production

    I was responsible for modeling, rigging, and animating all characters and environments for a project focused on children’s educational content.