Jose German Escamilla
Toronto Ontario
Summary
Passionate and skilled FX artist with a proven track record in the dynamic world of 3D animation. Throughout a 7 year career, have had the privilege of contributing to numerous award-winning animated shows, including renowned titles like Paw Patrol, True and the Rainbow Kingdom, Daniel Spellbound, and much more!
Bringing a blend of technical skill and artistic creativity to every project. I thrive on collaboration, ensuring seamless integration with other pipeline teams.
Known for collaborative positive spirit, working closely with other teams to bring directors visions to life.
Enthusiastic about contributing skills to high-end projects that demand creativity and technical expertise.
- Working knowledge of 3D Animation and VFX production processes.
- Expert proficiency in Houdini, Maya FX.
- Experienced working with USD workflows.
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- Highly passionate about art, design, and technology.
- Excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior FX Artist
Stellar Creative Lab
2023.07 - 2023.12
- Created FX for Key shots.
- Developed FX rigs and HDAs to be used by other FX artists.
- Created sequences under tight deadlines and seamlessly integrated with other components.
- Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives.
- Liaised with other departments to discuss ideas and create unified goals.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Senior FX Artist
Mainframe
2022.06 - 2023.07
- Provided tools and setups for other artists to use, keeping the show look consistent across sequences.
- Created workflows and setups based on reference and storyboards achieving the look wanted by the director.
- Created sequences under tight deadlines and seamlessly integrated with other components.
- Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives.
- Designed mock-ups and simulations for review, finding and fixing technical problems.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Mid FX Artist
Industrial Brothers
2021.05 - 2022.06
- Created and developed multiple key FX and tools using Houdini, Redshift and Solaris.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented .
- Created new setups and tools to be used by other artists.
- Brainstormed new designs and techniques.
- Met challenging demands of productions by developing cutting-edge effects.
FX Artist
Guru Studio
2018.04 - 2021.05
- Worked on multiple pre-school Award winning shows like Paw Patrol, Abby Hatcher and
- True and the Rainbow Kingdom
- Created Houdini Procedural setups (HDA’s) that can help create repetitive FX even inside Maya, providing a consistent look on multiple shots and episodes
- Helped built an FX pipeline that works across shows to facilitate the work to my peers and myself
FX Artist
Jam Filled
2017.11 - 2018.04
- Helped with the integration of Houdini with Maya using HDA’s for repetitive work keeping the Effects consistent on each shot
- Work with leads and supervisors to ensure that effects are delivered in schedule and with Director's overall vision.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
FX Artist
Industrial Brothers
2017.08 - 2017.12
- I had the opportunity to work on 2 of development projects
- Being the only FX Artist in the development team gave me the opportunity to explore different types of effects and work under pressure under a tight deadline.
Education
Post - Graduate Degree - Animation And Visual Effects
09.2017
with Honors
- Graduation with Distinction, Summer, 2017
Bachelor Degree - Interactive Media Design
07.2013
Skills
- Houdini
- Maya
- Redshift
- VEX
- Python
- Nuke
- After Effects
- Arnold
Timeline
Senior FX Artist - Stellar Creative Lab
2023.07 - 2023.12
Senior FX Artist - Mainframe
2022.06 - 2023.07
Mid FX Artist - Industrial Brothers
2021.05 - 2022.06
FX Artist - Guru Studio
2018.04 - 2021.05
FX Artist - Jam Filled
2017.11 - 2018.04
FX Artist - Industrial Brothers
2017.08 - 2017.12
Seneca College - Post - Graduate Degree, Animation And Visual Effects
Universidad Iberoamericana - Bachelor Degree, Interactive Media Design