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Hi, I’m Isaac Kalsky, a 3D animator and creative director with 15 years of experience creating animations for advertising agencies, games, films, TV, and fine art.
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Work Experience
Freelance Animator and Creative Director at Kalsky Animation and Design
July 1, 2003 - PresentCreated animations of characters, cameras, and 3D objects, alongside 3D modeling and scene setups in fast-paced, creative environments with strict deadlines. Worked with various advertising agencies and media companies including Saatchi & Saatchi, TBWA, and BBDO.
Show Runner at ArtCreativity
August 1, 2023 - PresentLed the production of a children’s animation show, managing all aspects and directing a team of freelancers to deliver high-quality content on schedule.
Instructor at New York Film Academy
September 1, 2015 - PresentTeaching motion capture and key-frame animation techniques to students, helping develop practical skills in animation production.
Animator at Gameloft
July 1, 2015 - August 8, 2025Created animations for mobile device games, including titles such as Ice Age Village, Spider-Man Unlimited, and Cars: Fast as Lightning.
Animator at Ariel Digital Arts
July 1, 2008 - August 8, 2025Created animations and rigged characters for a children’s CGI television series, also overseeing a team of animators to ensure quality and consistency.
Instructor (Part-time) at New Jersey City University
May 1, 2005 - August 8, 2025Developed and implemented the student curriculum, wrote and proctored examinations, along with supervising course projects for 3D Studio Max.
Animator at Feature-length film, Light and the Sufferer
September 1, 2005 - August 8, 2025Created character animation for a 3D quadruped creature integrated with live-action footage.
Motion Capture Animator at Tzohar Productions
January 1, 2002 - August 8, 2025Operated motion capture systems, cleaned data, and coordinated with art and modeling teams for a feature-length television program about Jewish history.
After Effects and 3D Animator at Opus Productions
July 1, 2001 - August 8, 2025Participated in technical and creative animation processes, delivering interactive and commercial animations for clients such as Palm Pilot, Nestle, and the Israeli Defense Forces.
Freelance Animator and Creative Director at Kalsky Animation and Design
July 1, 2003 - PresentCreated animations of characters, cameras and 3D objects, 3D modeling and scene setups for various clients including major advertising agencies and media companies, managing fast-paced deadlines.
Show Runner at ArtCreativity
August 1, 2023 - PresentLeading the production of a children’s animation show, managing all aspects and directing a team of freelancers.
Instructor at New York Film Academy
September 1, 2015 - PresentTeaching Motion Capture and Key-Frame Animation to students.
Animator at Gameloft
July 1, 2015 - August 19, 2025Created animations for mobile device games including Ice Age Village, Spider-Man Unlimited, and Cars - Fast as Lightning.
Animator at Ariel Digital Arts
July 1, 2008 - August 19, 2025Created animation for a children’s CGI television series, including rigging characters, animation and overseeing a team of animators.
Instructor (Part-time) at New Jersey City University
May 1, 2005 - August 19, 2025Developed and implemented the student curriculum, wrote and proctored examinations, supervised students with course projects, and taught 3D Studio Max.
Animator at Feature-length film: Light and the Sufferer
September 1, 2005 - August 19, 2025Created character animation of a 3D quadruped creature integrated with live action.
Motion Capture Animator at Tzohar Productions
January 1, 2002 - August 19, 2025Operated motion capture system and cleaned data; coordinated with art director, modelers, and texture and lighting artists for a feature-length television program about Jewish history.
After Effects and 3D Animator at Opus Productions
July 1, 2001 - August 19, 2025Participated in technical and creative animation processes, providing interactive and commercial animations for clients like Palm Pilot, Nestle, and Israeli Defense Forces.
Freelance Animator and Creative Director at Kalsky Animation and Design
July 1, 2003 - PresentCreating animations of characters, cameras and 3D objects, 3D modeling and scene setups in a fast-paced, creative environment in which deadlines are critical. Partial client list includes: Saatchi & Saatchi, TBWA, Ardent, BBDO, Motion Capture NYC, Animaticmedia, Matthew Weinstein, All Things Media, Ideas& Stuff, ADM Productions, Red 7 Creative.
Show Runner at ArtCreativity
August 1, 2023 - PresentLeading the production of a children’s animation show, managing all aspects and directing a team of freelancers.
Instructor at New York Film Academy
September 1, 2015 - PresentTeaching Motion Capture and Key-Frame Animation.
Animator at Gameloft
July 1, 2015 - September 18, 2025Created animations for mobile device games. Worked on Ice-Age Village, Spider-Man Unlimited and Cars - Fast as Lightning.
Animator at Ariel Digital Arts
July 1, 2008 - September 18, 2025Created animation for a children’s CGI television series, including rigging characters, animation and overseeing a team of animators.
Instructor at New Jersey City University
May 1, 2005 - September 18, 2025Developed and implemented the student curriculum, wrote and proctored examinations; supervised students with course projects and taught 3D Studio Max.
Animator at Light and the Sufferer
September 1, 2005 - September 18, 2025Animator for a feature-length film; created character animation of a 3D quadruped creature integrated with live action.
Motion Capture Animator at Tzohar Productions
July 1, 2002 - September 18, 2025Operated the motion capture system and cleaned the data; coordinated with the Art Director, modelers, textures and lighting artists for a feature-length television program about Jewish history.
After Effects and 3D Animator at Opus Productions
July 1, 2001 - September 18, 2025Participated in the technical and creative processes for animation projects; provided interactive and commercial animations to clients, including Palm Pilot, Nestle, Israeli Defense Forces.
Freelance Animator and Creative Director at Kalsky Animation and Design
July 1, 2003 - PresentCreating animations of characters, cameras and 3D objects, 3D modeling and scene setups in a fast-paced, creative environment in which deadlines are critical.
Show Runner at ArtCreativity
August 1, 2023 - PresentLeading the production of a children’s animation show, managing all aspects and directing a team of freelancers.
Instructor (Motion Capture and Key-Frame Animation) at New York Film Academy
September 1, 2015 - PresentTeaching Motion Capture and Key-Frame Animation.
Animator at Gameloft
July 1, 2015 - September 18, 2025Created animations for Mobile devices games. Worked on Ice-Age Village, Spider-Man Unlimited and Cars - Fast as lightning.
Animator at Ariel Digital Arts
July 1, 2008 - September 18, 2025Created animation for a children’s CGI television series, including rigging characters, animation and overseeing a team of animators.
Instructor at New Jersey City University
May 1, 2005 - September 18, 2025Developed and implemented the student curriculum, wrote and proctored examinations; supervised students with course projects and taught 3D Studio Max.
Animator at Light and the Sufferer
September 1, 2005 - September 18, 2025Created character animation of a 3D quadruped creature integrated with live action.
Motion Capture Animator at Tzohar Productions
January 1, 2002 - September 18, 2025Operated the motion capture system and cleaned the data; coordinated with the Art Director, modelers, and textures and lighting artists for a feature-length television program about Jewish history.
After Effects and 3D Animator at Opus Productions
July 1, 2001 - September 18, 2025Participated in the technical and creative processes for animation projects; provided interactive and commercial animations to clients, including: Palm Pilot, Nestle, Israeli Defense Forces
Freelance Animator and Creative Director at Kalsky Animation and Design
July 1, 2003 - PresentCreating animations of characters, cameras and 3D objects, 3D modeling and scene setups in a fast-paced, creative environment in which deadlines are critical.
Show Runner at ArtCreativity
August 1, 2023 - PresentLeading the production of a children’s animation show, managing all aspects and directing a team of freelancers.
Instructor (Motion Capture and Key-Frame Animation) at New York Film Academy
September 1, 2015 - PresentTeaching Motion Capture and Key-Frame Animation.
Animator at Gameloft
July 1, 2015 - October 16, 2025Created animations for Mobile devices games. Worked on Ice-Age Village, Spider-Man-Unlimited and Cars-Fast as lightning.
Animator at Ariel Digital Arts
July 1, 2008 - October 16, 2025Created animation for a children’s CGI television series, including rigging characters, animation and overseeing a team of animators.
Instructor at New Jersey City University
May 1, 2005 - October 16, 2025Developed and implemented the student curriculum, wrote and proctored examinations; supervised students with course proj ects and taught 3D Studio Max.
Animator at Light and the Sufferer (Feature-length film)
September 1, 2005 - October 16, 2025Created character animation of a 3D quadruped creature integrated with live action.
Motion Capture Animator at Tzohar Productions
January 1, 2002 - October 16, 2025Operated the motion capture system and cleaned the data; coordinated with the Art Director, modelers, and textures and lighting artists for a feature-length television program about Jewish history.
After Effects and 3D Animator at Opus Productions
July 1, 2001 - October 16, 2025Participated in the technical and creative processes for animation projects; provided interactive and commercial animations to clients, including: Palm Pilot, Nestle, Israeli Defense Forces.
Freelance Animator and Creative Director, Sole Proprietor at Kalsky Animation and Design
July 1, 2003 - PresentCreating animations of characters, cameras and 3D objects, 3D modeling and scene setups in a fast-paced, creative environment in which deadlines are critical.
Show Runner at ArtCreativity
August 1, 2023 - PresentLeading the production of a children’s animation show, managing all aspects and directing a team of freelancers.
Instructor - Motion Capture & Key-Frame Animation at New York Film Academy
September 1, 2015 - PresentTeaching Motion Capture and Key-Frame Animation.
Animator at Gameloft
July 1, 2015 - October 16, 2025Created animations for mobile device games. Worked on Ice Age Village, Spider-Man Unlimited and Cars: Fast as Lightning.
Animator at Ariel Digital Arts
July 1, 2008 - October 16, 2025Created animation for a children’s CGI television series, including rigging characters, animation and overseeing a team of animators.
Instructor at New Jersey City University
May 1, 2005 - October 16, 2025Developed and implemented the student curriculum, wrote and proctored examinations; supervised students with course projects and taught 3D Studio Max.
Animator at Light and the Sufferer
September 1, 2005 - October 16, 2025Created character animation of a 3D quadruped creature integrated with live action.
Motion Capture Animator at Tzohar Productions
July 1, 2002 - October 16, 2025Operated the motion capture system and cleaned the data; coordinated with the Art Director, modelers, and textures and lighting artists for a feature-length television program about Jewish history.
After Effects and 3D Animator at Opus Productions
July 1, 2001 - October 16, 2025Participated in the technical and creative processes for animation projects; provided interactive and commercial animations to clients, including: Palm Pilot, Nestle, Israeli Defense Forces.
Education
Diploma in Advance Character Animation Studies at Animation Mentor
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011B.Sc. in Multimedia, Video and Sound at Jerusalem School of New Media, Jerusalem, Israel
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Diploma in Advance Character Animation Studies at Animation Mentor
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011B.Sc. in Multimedia, Video and Sound at Jerusalem School of New Media
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Diploma in Advanced Character Animation Studies at Animation Mentor
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011B.Sc. in Multimedia, Video and Sound (Special Honors in Computer Animation) at Jerusalem School of New Media
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Diploma in Advance Character Animation Studies at Animation Mentor
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011B.Sc. in Multimedia, Video and Sound. Special Honors in Computer Animation. at Jerusalem School of New Media, Jerusalem, Israel
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Diploma in Advance Character Animation Studies at Animation Mentor
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011B.Sc. in Multimedia, Video and Sound at Jerusalem School of New Media
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Diploma in Advance Character Animation Studies at Animation Mentor
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011B.Sc. in Multimedia, Video and Sound. Special Honors in Computer Animation at Jerusalem School of New Media
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Qualifications
Diploma in Advance Character Animation Studies
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011Diploma in Advance Character Animation Studies
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services
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