Hi, I’m Gonzalo, but people call me Zalo. I'm a 3D/2D and post-production generalist based in Buenos Aires. I’m known for blending animated film directing, post-production, and pipeline planning with hands-on production design to bring ideas to life. I love collaborating with teammates and clients to carry projects from start to finish. Beyond my technical craft, I prioritize clear communication, organized workflows, and friendly collaboration. I'm trained in animated film directing and post-production, and I enjoy mentoring students and leading creative teams through complex production pipelines.…

Zalo Villafane C.

Hi, I’m Gonzalo, but people call me Zalo. I'm a 3D/2D and post-production generalist based in Buenos Aires. I’m known for blending animated film directing, post-production, and pipeline planning with hands-on production design to bring ideas to life. I love collaborating with teammates and clients to carry projects from start to finish. Beyond my technical craft, I prioritize clear communication, organized workflows, and friendly collaboration. I'm trained in animated film directing and post-production, and I enjoy mentoring students and leading creative teams through complex production pipelines.…

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Hi, I’m Gonzalo, but people call me Zalo.
I’m a 3D/2D and post-production generalist based in Buenos Aires.
I’m known for blending animated film directing, post-production, and pipeline planning with hands-on production design to bring ideas to life. I love collaborating with teammates and clients to carry projects from start to finish.

Beyond my technical craft, I prioritize clear communication, organized workflows, and friendly collaboration.
I’m trained in animated film directing and post-production, and I enjoy mentoring students and leading creative teams through complex production pipelines.

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English
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience

Creative Project Manager & CGI Supervisor at Samsa Studio
September 1, 2020 - February 29, 2024
Led conceptualization, pipeline planning and CGI supervision across multiple projects; collaborated with teams and clients to deliver from start to finish.
Creative PM / Creative Director at Octo Design Group
December 31, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Oversaw creative direction and PM duties; managed CGI/VFX work and client relationships.
Freelance Creative / 3D & 2D Motion Designer at Latest Freelance Work
December 31, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Freelance projects including 3D/2D animation, motion design, production design and post-production.
Creative PM / Creative Director at Samsa Studio
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Led cross-disciplinary projects, managed client communications, and guided 2D/3D motion design pipelines and production workflows. Mentored teams and oversaw creative direction from concept to delivery.
Creative PM / Creative Director at Octo Design Group
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Head of project management and creative direction for multiple design & animation projects; coordinated client management and production planning across 2D/3D pipelines.
CGI Instructor at Da Vinci Art School
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Instructed students in ZBrush, Substance Painter, Maya, Redshift and Blender; led workshops and provided hands-on assignments for three years.
Freelance 3D/2D Motion Designer at Freelance
December 31, 2023 - December 30, 2025
Latest freelance work including 3D character development, 2D animated shorts, post-production, pipeline planning and client collaboration.

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Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services

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