Staff CG Lead
December 2017 - October 2019
Nathan Love, previously Aardman Nathan Love, is a boutique animation studio in New York City. After years of freelancing there, I stepped into the CG Lead role as head of the 3D department.
What I built
I led the team and external vendors across high-profile IP: SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Loud House, Thundermans, School of Rock, Crayola, Kellogg's, and King (Candy Crush) — while also serving as principal character and modeling artist across the same projects.
Systems & Processes
Created onboarding systems and documentation that streamlined team ramp-up, and established regular standups that improved resource coordination and cross-department visibility.
Pipeline Solutions
Streamlined complex CG Campaigns by defining hero materials for a preserved stop-motion aesthetic and engineered high-efficiency instancing workflows.
Team & Direction
Managed and onboarded the 3D department artists and external vendor relationships across high-profile IP
Stills from Nickelodeon “Witer Refresh” Campaign
Outcomes
Big Brand IPs, fast onboarding, cross-department resouce management. My time at Nathan was defined by partnerships with world recognized brands proving that small teams can have a huge impact.
Stills from Chobani’s “Giving Tree” Campaign
What it felt like to work with me at Nathan Love
Joe Burrascano