Lesley Lopez

Lesley Lopez

3D - Motion Graphics - VFX Artist

Senior FX Artist / 14 yrs

Miami, FL

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For the past 10 years, professionally I have been working as a 2D/3D Animator, Motion Graphic Designer, Compositor and Visual Effects Artist.

From creating TV broadcasting motion graphics and animations for specific Spanish and English networks to providing Visual Effects on full-length films, TV episodic shows, and commercials, the pull of the creative always me to experience different flavors of the journey.

As an independent artist, I thrive in the environment of fellow creatives and enjoy the interaction and I enjoy the "geek out" when talking about motion graphics, animations or visual effects with my peers.

Sometimes the work can be frustrating and creative blocks can be the death of most people, but the "hard" aspect is the driving force. It always demands for the best and constantly screams for growth.

All in all, I am a creative nerd, I bathe in its nature and smile at its complexity.

Side note: I find rotoscoping calming and relaxing (uber nerd)

Online portfolio: https://smoothbuddha.com
Work History

  • 3D Motion Graphics VFX Manager

    Olympusat

    November 2009 - Present
    West Palm Beach, FL

    Supervising a team of designers to create motion graphics and VFX for the company’s networks, original productions and clients’ projects. Consult with Network and Marketing managers for future feasibility of projects. Providing budgets and timeframes to producers, directors and clients about proposed work. Providing art direction and creative conceptualization to design team to meet the projects targets and goals. Maintenance of asset library. Tracking project tasks and request via Workfront.

  • VFX & Motion Graphics Designer

    Freelance

    2013 - September 2018

  • Office Manager / Bookkeeper

    GFE LLC

    July 2002 - October 2009
    Davie, florida

    Managed daily office operations of steel construction company. Supervised receptionist and office assistants. Handled all aspects of accounting such as, accounts receivable/payable, requisitions/billing, payroll, insurance, taxes and audits. Was administrative assistant to owners and partners of business. Provided human resources to employees.

Education

  • BFA in Computer Animation

    Florida Atlantic University

    August 2004 - December 2008