Zachary Morawiec
Layout Artist | Animator | Filmmaker
Montgomery, MA
(413) 478-4423
EXPERIENCE
Pixar Animation Studios, Emeryville, CA — Layout Artist Intern
January 2020 - April 2020
Responsible for the cinematography and staging of characters.
Buck Design, Los Angeles, CA — Scene Assembly TA
September 2019 - November 2019
Responsible for Maya asset assembly, rigging and animation.
Ringling College of Art + Design, Sarasota, FL —Animator
August 2015 - May 2019
Responsible for creating 15-30 second animations showing emotion, weight and timing. Also responsible for the creation of a 2-minute short animated musical film.
Ringling College of Art + Design, Sarasota, FL —Student Ambassador
August 2016 - April 2018
Responsible for leading tours to prospective students as well as coordinating on-campus events such as National Portfolio Day, Preview Day, and Accepted Students Day.
Ringling College of Art + Design, Sarasota, FL —Pre-College Residential Assistant
June 2017 - July 2017
Responsible for planning and coordinating on-campus events and assisting residents throughout the duration of the summer pre-college program.
EDUCATION
Ringling College of Art + Design, Sarasota, FL — BFA
August 2015 - May 2019
Attended a four-year Computer Animation program.
SKILLS
Layout, Animation, 3D Modeling, Lighting, Texturing, Rigging, Compsiting, VFX, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Drawing, Digital Painting, Voice Impressions
AWARDS
Student Academy Awards (2019) - Semi Finalist
Florence Film Awards (2019) - Best Animated Film
Berkshire Film Festival (2019) - Best Animated Film
Melrose Film Festival (2019) - Official Selection
Big Apple Film Festival (2019) - Official Selection
Anim!Arte (2019) - Official Selection