Freelance animator and animation lead with extensive experience across TV series, episodic animation, and studio workflows. Skilled in both hand-drawn and cut-out 2D animation, supervising teams, and delivering high-quality work aligned to project style and deadlines. Has worked internationally across production studios and client-based freelance projects, contributing to long-form Nickelodeon/DreamWorks-style pipelines while also mentoring animators and coordinating with directors and leads.…

Rodolfo E. Fernandez

Freelance animator and animation lead with extensive experience across TV series, episodic animation, and studio workflows. Skilled in both hand-drawn and cut-out 2D animation, supervising teams, and delivering high-quality work aligned to project style and deadlines. Has worked internationally across production studios and client-based freelance projects, contributing to long-form Nickelodeon/DreamWorks-style pipelines while also mentoring animators and coordinating with directors and leads.…

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Freelance animator and animation lead with extensive experience across TV series, episodic animation, and studio workflows. Skilled in both hand-drawn and cut-out 2D animation, supervising teams, and delivering high-quality work aligned to project style and deadlines.

Has worked internationally across production studios and client-based freelance projects, contributing to long-form Nickelodeon/DreamWorks-style pipelines while also mentoring animators and coordinating with directors and leads.

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Language

English
Advanced
Tagalog
Advanced

Work Experience

Flash Animator (Animate CC) - Freelancer at Chips in Toon Pvt Lte / Toon City Animation Studio (Reliance Street, Mandaluyong City Philippines)
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Produces Flash animation (Animate CC) based on client standards and project requirements.
Lead Animator at Studio Redfrog - Lille Hauts -de France
August 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Leads animation production and oversees team performance by motivating, mentoring, and monitoring animators. Delegates tasks, sets deadlines, and collaborates with other leads to align on workflow and creative direction.
Freelance Animator
May 1, 2022 - Present
Creates quality animation and visualizes story concepts. Ensures the project achieves the required quality and style, and delivers work on schedule for remote/freelance engagements.
Handdrawn 2D Animator (Freelancer) at Toon City Animation Studio
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Produces hand-drawn 2D animation aligned with client standards for animation projects.
Supervisor at Technicolor India
March 1, 2013 - September 30, 2021
Supervises a team of animators, providing motivation and mentoring. Collaborates with other teams and shares ideas to support consistent animation quality and effective project execution.
2D Animator (Cut Out) at 7 Toon Animation Studio
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Produces 2D cut-out animation according to client standards. Coordinates with directors about requirements and adapts to new tools needed per project.
Animator (Cut Out) at Snipple Manila Studio
January 1, 2012 - February 28, 2013
Creates 2D cut-out animation based on client standards. Communicates with directors about project needs and learns new tools as required.
2D Animator (Handdrawn) at Rubicon Manila Studio
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Creates hand-drawn 2D animation following client standards. Communicates with directors and learns new tools as required.
2D Animator (Flash) at Petaling Jaya / Vision Animation Sdn Bhd
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Produces 2D Flash animation based on client standards and project direction.
2D Animator (Handdrawn) at Color Chips India Pvt Ltd
January 1, 2005 - January 31, 2006
Creates hand-drawn 2D animation per client standards and communicates with directors to meet project needs.
2D Animator (Handdrawn) at Data Quest Entertainment Pvt Ltd
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Produces hand-drawn 2D animation according to client standards. Collaborates with directors to support project requirements.
2D Animator (Handdrawn) at Top Draw Animation Studio
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Creates hand-drawn 2D animation aligned with client standards and communicates with directors about project needs.
2D Animator (Handdrawn) at Philippine Animation Studio / Estock Exchange (studio address listed in resume)
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998
Produces hand-drawn 2D animation following client standards and director requirements.
2D Animator (Handdrawn) at Rainbow Animation
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1996
Creates hand-drawn 2D animation based on client standards and communicates with directors about project needs.
Inbetween Handdrawn 2D Animator at Fil Cartoons / subsidiary of Hanna Barbera (listed studio address)
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1995
Works on inbetween animation for hand-drawn 2D production. Produces quality work aligned with director notes.
Artist, Illustration and Design at D Rose Garments
January 1, 1988 - Present
Provides illustration and design work for garment-related needs.

Education

3D Animation Course (Graduated) at Tapas Media Hyderabad, India
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Technical Vocational Course (Graduated) at Sorsogon College of Arts and Trades
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1987
Barista at Pasig City Institute of Science and Technology
November 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

Barista (Training)
November 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment

Skills

Experience Level