Natalia Garza
Character TD @ Walt Disney Animation Studios
Vancouver, Canada
Summary
I’m a professional 3D artist who specializes in character FX for animation. I’m proficient in several steps of the animation pipeline, but my attention for the past couple of years has focused on grooming, tailoring and hair/cloth simulations.
As groom supervisor at ICON Creative Studio, my time was split between working on hair / fur styling for amazing characters and providing notes and feedback for other artists on my team.
My previous job required me to handle both the artistic and technical demands of a CFX supervisory role with the logistical and social requirements of a production manager, and to date I feel most at ease when I have the opportunity to challenge myself in both fields.
Skills
Team ManagementGroomingTailoringCFXProductionTexturingDigital Sculpting3D ModelingRigging
Software proficiency
Maya
XGen
Yeti
Marvelous Designer
Houdini
ZBrush
Shotgun
Arnold
Keyshot
Photoshop
Modo
Mari
Nuke
Blender
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Designer
TopoGun
Ornatrix
Experience
Simulation TD at Walt Disney Animation Studios
Vancouver, CA
September 2023 - March 2024
Character FX Professor at PIXL VISN
Cologne, DE
Groom Supervisor at ICON Creative Studio
Vancouver, CA
Lead Groom Artist at ICON Creative Studio
Vancouver
Character FX Professor at Escena - Escuela de animación y artes creativas
Mexico City, MX
Character FX Supervisor at Escena Animation Studio
Mexico City
Production Manager at Escena Animation Studio
Mexico City, MX