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Adolfo Ruiz

@adolforuiz

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Animation director and motion designer delivering polished 2D/3D animated content.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I seek creative roles leading animation projects or teams, working on full-cycle productions with collaborative, quality-focused studios or agencies.

I am an experienced animation director, motion designer, character animator and illustrator with a long track record creating full-cycle animation projects—from concept and storyboard to design, animation, sound and final delivery. I have led projects for studios, agencies and direct clients, forming and directing teams when required, and I specialize in 2D character animation, motion graphics, animation direction and video production.

I have worked freelance and in-house across many companies and campaigns, contributing to award-winning work including festival selections and motion design prizes. I bring expert skills in After Effects, Animate, Illustrator and Photoshop, strong knowledge of rigging and character animation, and a collaborative approach focused on high-quality, deadline-driven results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Animation Director

Current

Armvisual

Feb 2007 - Present (19 years)

Lead end-to-end production of animation projects including concept, storyboard, design, animation, sound and final delivery for clients and reels; build and lead teams per project since 2007.

Motion Graphics Storyboarding Illustration After Effects Video Production Character Animation

Current

Freelance Animator

Current

Various Clients

Mar 1996 - Present (29 years 11 months)

Provided freelance animation, motion design, character animation and illustration services for multiple studios and brands across short-term and recurring projects (1996–present).

Character Animation Motion Design Illustration Storyboarding After Effects Premiere Blender Rigging

Animation Director

Iskra

Dec 1998 - Dec 2012 (14 years)

Served as animation director, animator and illustrator across studio projects, delivering studio work from 1998 to 2012 across multiple formats and commissions.

Illustration Storyboarding 2D Animation Character Animation Motion Design Visual Storytelling