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Walter Gatus

Los Angeles, CA
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 Art Direction​ / Character Design / Visual Development / Product Design

Work Experience - IMDB

Summary

Highly skilled and experienced art director with a strong background in character design and animation. Proven track record of successfully leading teams and delivering top-quality work on time and within budget

Professional Experience

  • Bento Box Entertainment, North Hollywood, CA
    • Art Director, Duncanville (Primetime Series) | Jul 2021 - Sep 2022
      • Guided design teams to meet production deadlines and maintain artistic integrity
      • Collaborated with show creators and producers to establish visual style and direction
      • Approved final designs and oversaw the implementation of character designs in animation
    • Character Designer, Grimsburg (Primetime Series) | Nov 2022 - Present
    • Character Design Supervisor, House Broken (Primetime Series) | Sep 2022 - Nov 2022
      • Guided and mentored character designers, ensuring designs are consistent with the show's style and direction
      • Reviewed and approved designs, offering feedback and suggestions for improvements
      • Collaborated with Art Director to ensure designs met production requirements
    • Character Designer, Bob's Burgers (Primetime Series) | May 2021 - Jul 2021
    • Character Design Supervisor, Duncanville (Primetime Series) | Apr 2020 - May 2021
      • Guided and mentored character designers, ensuring designs are consistent with the show's style and direction
      • Reviewed and approved designs, offering feedback and suggestions for improvements
      • Collaborated with Art Director to ensure designs met production requirements

  • Warner Bros. Animation, Burbank, CA
    • Character Designer, Mortal Kombat 3 & 4 (DTV) | May 2021 - Dec 2021
  • Gaumont Animation, West Hollywood, CA
    • Character Designer, Stillwater (Series) | Aug 2019 - Sep 2020
    • Character Designer, Yojimbo (Development) | 2019
  • Splash Entertainment, Woodland Hills, CA
    • Character Designer, The Soccer Football Movie (Animated Feature) | Mar 2020 - Sep 2020
  • Hasbro Studios, Burbank, CA
    • Character Designer, Yoshinami (Animated Feature) | Apr 2010 - Feb 2020
    • Art Director, Transformers: Nezha (Series) | Oct 2017 - Sep 2019
      • Guided design teams to meet production deadlines and maintain artistic integrity
      • Collaborated with show creators and producers to establish visual style and direction
      • Approved final designs and oversaw the implementation of character designs in animation
    • Character and Prop Supervisor, Transformers: Robots in Disguise (Series) | Oct 2014 - Jul 2017
      • Guided and mentored character designers, ensuring designs are consistent with the show's style and direction
      • Reviewed and approved designs, offering feedback and suggestions for improvements
      • Collaborated with Art Director to ensure designs met production requirements
    • Character & Prop Designer, Transformers: Robots in Disguise (Series) & Transformers: Prime (Series) | May 2013 - Oct 2014
    • Character Designer, Cyberverse (Development), Fast & Furious (Development), Stretch Armstrong (Development), Gi Joe: Renegades (Series) | 2009 - 2013
  • Starz Media, Burbank, CA
    • Character Designer, Ultimate Spider-Man (Series), Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes (Series) | 2011 - 2012

  • Marvel, Burbank, CA
    • Character Designer, Hulk Smash (Series), Avengers Assemble (Series) | 2012
  • Rollman Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA
  • Character Designer, NFL Rush Zone: Season of the Guardians (Series) | Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

Education

The Animation Academy - Burbank, CA 01/00 - 05/03
American Animation Institute - North Hollywood, CA 03/01 - 12/01
Associates in Art - Sherman Oaks, CA 03/99 - 03/00
Art Institute of Los Angeles - Santa Monica, CA 08/98 - 07/00
Associates Degree in Computer Animation

Skills

  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Proficient in [relevant software]
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure