Jorge Vigara

Jorge Vigara

Animation director, CEO and instructor at Animawarriors.com

Supervisor Animator / 19 yrs

Madrid, Spain.

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Character animator and animation director with 18 years in the feature film industry for companies such as Netflix, Universal Pictures, and Sony Imageworks among others for features like Hotel Transylvania, Despicable Me, Smurfs 2, Cloudy with a Chance of meatballs 2 and more.

Founder and mentor at Animawarriors.com
Work History
  • Freelance 3D Animator

    Self-employed

    June 2021 - Present

    Supporting Remotely as 3d animator for high-end productions.

    - Feature Film " Thelma de Unicorn" by Agora Studios and Mikros Animation for Netflix.
    - TV Movie "HitPig" Agora Studio & Cinesite .
    - Web series "Bleach Report : The Portal" by SuperSeed Studios . Sports Emmy Awarded.
    - TV Series " Big City Greens : Virtually Chritsmas Episode" by SuperSeed Studios
    - Feature Film "Scooby Doo 2 . Haunted Holidays " by Reel FX

  • Animator

    Freelance Animator

    June 2021 - Present

    Supporting Remotely as 3d animator for high-end productions.

    - Feature Film " Thelma de Unicorn" by Agora Studios and Mikros Animation for Netflix.
    - TV Movie "HitPig" Agora Studio & Cinesite .
    - Web series "Bleach Report : The Portal" by SuperSeed Studios . Sports Emmy Awarded.
    - TV Series " Big City Greens : Virtually Chritsmas Episode" by SuperSeed Studios
    - Feature Film "Scooby Doo 2 . Haunted Holidays " by Reel FX

  • Founder | Director

    Animawarriors

    June 2019 - Present
    Vancouver, Canada Area

    After + 15 years of experience in the animation film industry I create this learning platform with the intention of helping others to explore their creativity and grow as animators.

  • Founder

    Toy Rig

    September 2018 - Present
    Vancouver
  • Teacher

    AnimSchool

    January 2019 - July 2019
  • Animation Director

    Stellar Creative Lab

    August 2017 - September 2018
    Vancouver
  • Co-Owner and Director

    Still Wonder Films

    June 2017 - February 2018
  • Creative Director & Owner

    Flow Video Production

    February 2016 - August 2017
    Vancouver, Canada Area

    After spending 10 years working in the film industry I created Flow Video, a Vancouver based production studio, to support honest businesses through promotional videos.

    Our goal is to help you promote your services not only by showing your offerings but by allowing your clients to connect with you on a more personal level. We strive to co-create a unique visual experience that comes from the heart of your brand - who you are why you do what you do.

    Among our clients you can find health care practitioners, yoga schools, musicians, artists, wood workers, farms and many more. We believe that honouring the core of your brand is the first step to creating valuable and successful connections with your potential clients.

  • Senior Character Animator

    Sony Pictures Imageworks

    August 2011 - April 2017

    "Hotel Transylvania 2"

  • Director

    Future Lighthouse

    August 2016 - February 2017

    Co Directing and supervising animation for "Melita" an RV shortfilm

  • Animation Team Lead

    Nitrogen Studios

    March 2014 - August 2014

    "Sausage Party"

  • Lead Animator

    Ilion Animation Studios

    March 2010 - October 2011
  • Senior Animator

    Mac Guff

    August 2009 - February 2010

    Despicable Me

  • Freelance Animator

    Uli Meyer Studios

    May 2009 - August 2009
  • Animator

    Ilion Animation Studios

    August 2008 - April 2009

    "Planet 51"

  • Kandor Graphics

    September 2007 - August 2008
  • Animator

    "Alma" A Rodrigo Blaas Shortfilm

    May 2007 - 2008
  • Animator

    Keytoon Animation Studio, S.L.

    September 2006 - July 2007
  • Keytoon Animation Studios

    September 2006 - July 2007
  • El Ranchito

    April 2007 - June 2007
  • Uli Meyer Studios

    May 2009 - August 2009
Education
  • Character Animation

    Animation Mentor

    2008 - 2009
  • Audiovisual communication

    CICE Madrid

    January 2004 - January 2006