Michel Lima – 3D Animator

Email: contact@band3d.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michelband

Portfolio: band3d.com

Professional Summary


Experienced Senior 3D Animator with over 15 years of expertise in animation for AAA games, film, and TV. Proficient in keyframe animation and storytelling through expressive character performances. Adept at applying animation principles to craft creative, high-quality animations. Experienced in leading teams and mentoring junior animators to achieve project goals. Skilled in Maya and other industry-standard tools, with a strong background in cinematic and gameplay animation.

Professional Experience


Hype Animation – Creative Director

November 2023 – November 2024

  • Directed the production of Talking Hank’s Adventure Guide, achieving over 15 million views in its initial episodes.
  • Led pre-production, animation, and post-production processes, managing a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
  • Provided creative direction and detailed feedback to maintain artistic consistency and audience engagement.

Wonderstorm – 3D Character Animator

February 2020 – October 2023

  • Created high-quality keyframe and motion capture-driven animations for both cinematics and gameplay in Xadia, a game based on The Dragon Prince.
  • Designed animations for combat, locomotion, and boss encounters, enhancing player immersion and narrative depth.
  • Collaborated with game designers, artists, and programmers to ensure animations integrated seamlessly within the game environment.
  • Worked closely with modelers to create efficient, animator-friendly rigs that allowed for a wide range of movements and expressions.

Rede Globo – 3D Character Animator

September 2018 – February 2019

  • Animated ‘The Guardian,’ a feline character for a Brazilian soap opera, ensuring high-quality animations under tight deadlines.
  • Adapted to unique creative challenges, contributing to a highly engaging visual narrative.

Zombie Studio – 3D Animator

March 2024 – November 2024

  • Contributed to award-winning commercials and short films, refining skills and addressing creative challenges.

Hype Animation – Animation Director / Creative Director

February 2022 – June 2023

  • Directed animation for a Brazilian feature film, leading a global team of over 50 artists.
  • Defined the artistic vision and ensured cohesive animation quality across all production stages.
  • Coordinated with international teams, promoting effective collaboration and achieving exceptional results.

Freelance Animator

July 2017 – September 2018

  • Collaborated with global studios, including Wizart Animation and Massive Work Studio, on diverse projects involving animation and rigging expertise.

TV Globo – 3D Animator / Rigger

November 2008 – October 2017

  • Animated characters for Carnaval and sports programming, including ads and title sequences for soccer and Formula 1.
  • Developed rigging solutions for game-ready assets.
  • Earned three Promax Awards for animation excellence.

Education


  • GOBELINS Paris – Animation Summer School (2011)
  • iAnimate.net – Feature Animation Training (2012–2014)
  • Academia Internacional de Cinema – Film and Screenwriting Studies (2020)

Skills


  • Animation Tools: Maya, MotionBuilder
  • Game Engines: Basic knowledge of Unity and Unreal Engine
  • Specializations: Motion Capture Cleanup, Rigging, Creature and Character Animation
  • Languages: Portuguese (Native), English (Limited Working Proficiency)

Awards and Recognition


  • Promax Awards: 3-time winner for animation and creative direction excellence
  • Art Directions & Design: Sports Program Open Titles (2014, 2012)
  • Innovation & Creativity Award: Rede Globo (2010)