Junior 3D Artist | Animation Passionate and versatile 3D artist specializing in character animation, with additional skills in rigging and modeling. Experienced in producing short films from concept to final render, including the 2D short Shades (producer, animator, cleanup) and currently developing a 3D short film independently. Skilled at creating expressive character performances, designing characters, and building clean rigs with attention to body mechanics and storytelling. Motivated to join a creative team where I can contribute to animation tasks while continuing to expand my expertise. Dedicated to blending technical precision with strong visual storytelling to bring characters and worlds to life.

Pietro Cazzaniga

Junior 3D Artist | Animation Passionate and versatile 3D artist specializing in character animation, with additional skills in rigging and modeling. Experienced in producing short films from concept to final render, including the 2D short Shades (producer, animator, cleanup) and currently developing a 3D short film independently. Skilled at creating expressive character performances, designing characters, and building clean rigs with attention to body mechanics and storytelling. Motivated to join a creative team where I can contribute to animation tasks while continuing to expand my expertise. Dedicated to blending technical precision with strong visual storytelling to bring characters and worlds to life.

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Junior 3D Artist | Animation

Passionate and versatile 3D artist specializing in character animation, with additional skills in rigging and modeling. Experienced in producing short films from concept to final render, including the 2D short Shades (producer, animator, cleanup) and currently developing a 3D short film independently. Skilled at creating expressive character performances, designing characters, and building clean rigs with attention to body mechanics and storytelling.

Motivated to join a creative team where I can contribute to animation tasks while continuing to expand my expertise. Dedicated to blending technical precision with strong visual storytelling to bring characters and worlds to life.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Game Project Animator at Abyssal
April 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Worked in a multidisciplinary team of 4 artists and 4 programmers. Designed the core gameplay concept and level mechanics. Directed and produced character animations using strong timing and performance principles in Maya. Developed walk cycles, acting shots, and gameplay loops for stylized characters. Directed scene timing and character performance. This project was awarded Best Basque game 2024 at the BIG Conference in Bilbao.
Rigger at Personal Project (Rigging Demo Reel)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Rigged two complex humanoid character models with mechanical and organic elements. Designed custom control systems for body and facial animation. Implemented IK/FK switching, stretchy limbs, and dynamic secondary motion.
Character Animator at Abyssal Video Game Project
April 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Worked in a multidisciplinary team of 4 artists and 4 programmers. Designed the core gameplay concept and level mechanics. Directed and produced character animations using strong timing and performance principles. Developed walk cycles, acting shots, and gameplay loops for stylized characters. Directed scene timing and character performance.
Rigger (Personal Project) at Personal Project
January 1, 2025 - Present
Rigged two complex humanoid character models with mechanical and organic elements. Designed custom control systems for body and facial animation. Implemented IK/FK switching, stretchy limbs, and dynamic secondary motion.

Education

BFA at DigiPen Europe Bilbao
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025
Fine Arts at UPV/EHU
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020
BFA in Digital Arts and Animation at DigiPen Europe Bilbao
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Fine Arts at UPV/EHU
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Best Basque Game 2024 (BIG Conference Bilbao)
January 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education