_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I am an experienced media producer and educator, specializing in film, animation, and interactive media for children. With a strong background in product design and brand marketing, I have directed and produced a wide variety of videos and animations, primarily for the toy industry. I also manage teams and projects that incorporate cutting-edge technologies such as AR, VR, AI tools, and virtual production, blending creativity and technology to deliver impactful storytelling. As a college professor in animation and a former Manager of Visualization at Fisher-Price, I understand how to communicate complex ideas simply and efficiently for young audiences. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams and tackling challenges in marketing and media production, always aiming to present products in their best form while fostering continuous innovation and growth among team members. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Rodrigo Gómez Claros

_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I am an experienced media producer and educator, specializing in film, animation, and interactive media for children. With a strong background in product design and brand marketing, I have directed and produced a wide variety of videos and animations, primarily for the toy industry. I also manage teams and projects that incorporate cutting-edge technologies such as AR, VR, AI tools, and virtual production, blending creativity and technology to deliver impactful storytelling. As a college professor in animation and a former Manager of Visualization at Fisher-Price, I understand how to communicate complex ideas simply and efficiently for young audiences. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams and tackling challenges in marketing and media production, always aiming to present products in their best form while fostering continuous innovation and growth among team members. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I am an experienced media producer and educator, specializing in film, animation, and interactive media for children. With a strong background in product design and brand marketing, I have directed and produced a wide variety of videos and animations, primarily for the toy industry. I also manage teams and projects that incorporate cutting-edge technologies such as AR, VR, AI tools, and virtual production, blending creativity and technology to deliver impactful storytelling.

As a college professor in animation and a former Manager of Visualization at Fisher-Price, I understand how to communicate complex ideas simply and efficiently for young audiences. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams and tackling challenges in marketing and media production, always aiming to present products in their best form while fostering continuous innovation and growth among team members.
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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Associate Professor of Animation at Middle Tennessee State University
January 1, 2016 - Present
Teaching courses in animation including Preproduction and Project Planning, Animation and Rigging, Motion Graphics, 2D Animation, and Performance.
Producer and Manager at MT IMAGINE Animation Studio
January 1, 2022 - Present
Managed and produced animation and interactive applications including 2D and 3D animation, virtual reality for companies and organizations in Middle Tennessee. Hired and oversaw senior students and graduates for film, video, animation, and audio production projects.
Independent Contractor at Rodrigo Gómez Claros Productions LLC.
January 1, 2014 - Present
Provided marketing and media services to support the toy industry and others, working directly with marketing managers, writers, designers, engineers, videographers, musicians, and audio professionals to deliver high-quality media for products and brands.
Manager of Visualization at Mattel - Fisher-Price, Inc.
December 31, 2014 - July 31, 2025
Produced over 100 live action and animated videos supporting global marketing teams. Managed internal teams and external vendors including videographers, animators, sound engineers, musicians, and talent. Produced product demos, marketing research videos, and animated entertainment for web and direct-to-DVD series.
Co-founder, Producer at DAR Enterprises LLC.
December 31, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Produced and directed media for web and social media visual communications, managed video and animation teams producing AR applications, and led research in garments, lenticular images, and augmented reality technology.
Co-founder and Director at Tucán Diseño y Comunicación Ltda. Colombia
December 31, 1999 - July 31, 2025
Directed and managed graphic and audiovisual projects for dozens of clients. Managed a team creating visual campaigns for international clients across multiple industries.

Education

Master in Fine Arts at Rochester Institute of Technology
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Bachelor in Fine Arts at National University of Colombia - Universidad Nacional de Colombia
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Education, Gaming, Other