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Natalia Garza
Grooming
Teaching
CFX Supervision

Biography

I’m a professional 3D artist who specializes in character FX for animation. I’m proficient in several steps of the animation pipeline, but my attention for the past couple of years has focused on grooming, tailoring and hair/cloth simulations. I’m currently groom supervisor at ICON Creative Studio, where my time is split between working on hair / fur styling for amazing characters and providing notes and feedback for other artists on my team. My previous job required me to handle both the artistic and technical demands of a CFX supervisory role with the logistical and social requirements of a production manager, and to date I feel most at ease when I have the opportunity to challenge myself in both fields.

Skills

Roles

  • Intermediate
  • Intermediate
  • Basic

Other Skills

  • Advanced
  • Intermediate
  • Basic

Work Experience

2023 – Present day

Groom Supervisor

ICON Creative Studio (Vancouver, BC)

2022 – 2023

Lead Groom Artist

ICON Creative Studio (Vancouver, BC)

2020 – 2022

CFX Supervisor

Escena Animation Studio (Mexico City, Mexico)
I supervised Character FXs in 2 shortfilms. In both of them I developed the hair and cloth system. Later I trained and guided a group of my former students in the simulation part.

2020 – 2022

Production Manager

Escena Animation Studio (Mexico City, Mexico)
I have been in the production department of EAS for several years. I started as a PA, moved on to coordinator, fully produced 2 short films, and became production manager on our biggest project.

Education

2015 – 2020

Bachelor’s degree

Escena - Escuela de animación y arte digital

Animation and 3D modeling