Zachary Morawiec
Layout Artist | Animator | Filmmaker
Los Angeles, CA
(413) 478-4423
EXPERIENCE
Skydance Animation, Los Angeles, CA — Previs/Layout Artist
August 2022 - Present
Responsible for the cinematography and staging of characters.
Naughty Dog, Santa Monica, CA — Previs/Layout Artist
July 2021 - August 2022
Responsible for the cinematography and staging of characters in video games.
Proof Inc., Los Angeles, CA — Previs Artist
April 2021 - June 2021
Responsible for the cinematography and staging of characters for client-based projects.
Day for Nite, Los Angeles, CA — Previs Artist
February 2021 - April 2021
Responsible for the cinematography and staging of characters for client-based projects.
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.
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