DDDaniel Desouza
@danieldesouza
Experienced vfx Rigging Artist
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Rigging Artist with over nine years of experience in the field of 3D character rigging. Currently, I serve as a Project Team Lead Rigging Artist at Double Negative in Bombay, where I have been involved in high-profile projects such as 'Venom: The Last Dance' and 'Uncharted'. My journey began at Softshore Technologies, where I honed my skills in 3D rigging for E-Learning projects.
Throughout my career, I have worked with renowned companies like Moving Picture Company and Xentrix Studios, contributing to major productions including 'WandaVision' and 'Pokémon Detective Pikachu'. My expertise lies in rigging characters, facials, props, and environmental objects, complemented by my coding skills in Python and MEL to create efficient rigging scripts. I am committed to delivering quality work and thrive in collaborative environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Team Lead Rigging Artist
Double Negative
Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Currently leading a team of rigging artists at Double Negative, involved in high-profile projects such as Venom: The Last Dance and Uncharted. Responsible for character rigging and mentoring junior artists.
Mid-Rigging Artist
Moving Picture Company
Feb 2018 - Feb 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Worked as a Mid-Rigging Artist at MPC, contributing to major projects like The Wheel of Time and Sonic the Hedgehog. Focused on character and prop rigging.
Junior Rigging Artist
Xentrix Studios
Mar 2016 - Feb 2020 (3 years 11 months)
Served as a Junior Rigging Artist, working on projects such as Lego: Guardians of the Galaxy and Transformers: Cyberverse. Developed skills in character rigging and animation.
Rigging Artist
Rush 2 Ideas Pvt Ltd
Mar 2015 - Mar 2016 (1 year)
Worked as a Rigging Artist, focusing on character rigging and animation for various projects. Enhanced skills in Autodesk Maya and teamwork.
Trainee Rigging Artist
Softshore Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Aug 2014 - Feb 2015 (6 months)
Started career as a Trainee Rigging Artist, involved in 3D rigging for E-Learning projects. Gained foundational skills in rigging and animation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
St. Albert’s College
Bachelor of Science, Animation
2012 - 2015
Grade: 76
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Animation, focusing on various aspects of animation techniques and practices.
Assisi Vidyaniketan
Higher Secondary, General Education
2010 - 2012
Grade: 76
Completed XII Std under the CBSE Board, focusing on foundational education and preparation for higher studies.
Assisi Vidyaniketan
Secondary School, General Education
2008 - 2010
Grade: 8.0
Completed X Std under the CBSE Board, achieving a GPA of 8.0, focusing on core subjects and foundational skills.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
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