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My name is Juarez Benicius Braga de Souza. I’m a Brazilian/Portuguese living in Porto, Portugal. Who, since 1984, is in love with a lady called Animation ;)

Biography

After working in broadcast as a video editor for several years in Brazil, I decided to continue my education in Portugal. While in Portugal, I completed a Master’s degree in Multimedia at FEUP ( Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto). I’ve been working in Europe since 2008 and my first job was as a video editor. After a few years, I decided to specialize in Animation and Motion Design, and therefore, I completed a post-graduation course in Motion Graphics at ESAD (Escola Superior de Artes e Design) in Porto, Portugal. In 2017 I had the great opportunity to study in one of the best Animation School in Europe, The Animation Workshop, in Denmark, where I did the professional 3D Character Animation Course Throughout my studies and career, animation has always been present. I believe my career up to this point, work ethics, determination, and obstacles I have overcome, as an emigrant, make me not the best, but the most focused and determined professional. With this goal, I would like to become a better 3D character animation professional. I can’t wait for my new challenge and I’m always attempting to further my skills in this fast-pacing area that changes every day. Thank you for taking the time to read my biography.

Skills

Roles

  • Intermediate
  • Basic

Technical Skills

  • Basic

Work Experience

2021 – Present day

3D Character Animator

The Soul Publishing (Russia )
I worked as 3D character animator.

2017 – 2017

3D Character Animator

Cookie Studio (London)
I worked as a freelancer on two projects as 3D character animator.

2013 – 2017

Motion Designer

Fraunhofer Portugal (Portugal)
Develop animated videos to projects of Fraunhofer Portugal.

Education

2017 – 2017

Professional Training

TAW – The Animation Workshop

3D Character Animator

Professional Training in 3D Character Animation.

2013 – 2014

Postgraduate certificates

ESAD – Escola Superior de Artes e Design

Motion Design

Theoretical and practical knowledge in Motion Design.

2008 – 2011

Master degree

FEUP - Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto

Multimedia

It aims to build skills in new media, leveraging both the culture assimilated by each student in its first cycle and the sharing of cultures between the different elements of work teams.

2001 – 2006

Bachelor

UNIVALI - Universidade do Vale do Itajaí

Industrial Design

Acting with the planning, management and product development in several areas, such as the sectors of furniture, ceramic, electronic, automotive, machinery, equipment, etc.