Loïc DAUTRY
Loïc DAUTRY
3D Animator - looking for a job in Québec province, Canada
Montréal, QC, Canada

About

Looking for full-time animation jobs from Québec employers, can work on-site in Montréal QC, or remote. I have an open work permit (PVT/WHP) till late April 2026.

Experienced 3D character animator with nearly 6 years of combined education and professional experience in animation. Including nearly 2 years of industry roles for major studios MPC and Mikros working on projects for Disney and Netflix, and a year of intense animation studies at the Gobelins school in Annecy. Recognized for a calm demeanor, strong teamwork, meticulousness attention to detail and a collaborative spirit.

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Skills

3D AnimationRigging3D ModelingRenderingDigital PaintingDigital SculptingLightingTexturingPizza bakingAttention To DetailPython ScriptingProject ManagementCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementAdaptabilityTeam Collaboration

Software proficiency

Maya
Maya
3ds Max
3ds Max
MotionBuilder
MotionBuilder
Blender
Blender
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Unity
Unity
Krita
Krita
Python
Python
Shotgun
Shotgun
shotgrid
shotgrid
RV
RV

Reel

Productions

    • Movie
      Thelma the Unicorn (Netflix)
    • Year
      2024
    • Role
      Crowd Artist
    • Company
      Mikros Animation
    • Movie
      Pinocchio (Disney)
    • Year
      2022
    • Role
      Key artist - Animator
    • Company
      MPC Montréal

Experience

  • Crowd Artist at Mikros Animation
    Montréal
    January 2023 - August 2023

    Animate and simulate large crowds of characters on the stylized full feature animation movie Thelma the Unicorn (2024), using Golaem Crowd in Maya, utilizing both keyframe animation and mocap techniques, state machines and trigger zones. Script automation tools using Python and MEL to streamline workflows, enabling the team to focus on critical tasks.

    IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10442352/

  • Key artist - Animator at MPC
    Montréal, QC
    September 2021 - July 2022

    Animated main characters such as Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket or Figaro on the VFX animation of the live-action remake of Pinocchio (2022), showcasing collaborative and creative skills under the direction of Robert Zemeckis.

    IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4593060/

  • Trainee 3D Character Animator at Blakmill
    Strasbourg
    October 2018 - June 2019

    Rigged and hand-animated 3D low-poly characters for various private VR mobile video games and associated ads using Maya and Unreal Engine 4. Part-time with my 3D Direction studies

  • Advanced Acting course at Animation Mentor
    September 2023 - November 2023

    Online mentorship of advanced acting animation with veteran animation Director & Lead Jean-Denis Haas.

  • Bachelor of 3D Character Animator at Gobelins, L'École de l'Image
    Annecy
    October 2020 - June 2021

    Intensive program of specialization in 3D Character animation. (French RNCP level 6 - equivalent to French License)

  • Bachelor of 3D Director at MJM Graphic Design
    Strasbourg, FR
    September 2016 - June 2019

    General study of graphical arts and 3D CGI focused around animation. (French RNCP level 6 - equivalent to French License)

  • Preparatory workshop of Visual Communication at MJM Graphic Design
    Strasbourg, FR
    October 2015 - June 2016

    Non-graduating preparatory year of digital and traditional arts, from life drawing to painting, CGI, fine arts and storytelling, in preparation for the 3D Direction cursus.

  • Mission Coodrinator at Evangelical Faculty of Theology affiliated with Acadia University
    Montréal QC, CA
    September 2024 - November 2024

    Completion of the development work of the new premises and management of the new library of +3k documents, from unpacking them on their shelves to re-cataloging and updating the database. Taking initiative on tasks and how to perform them, proposing and implementing methods, teamwork, versatility, attention to detail.

    Development works involved preparation of the concrete slab and installation of carpet and vinyl floors, installation of skirting boards, painting, electronic and network cabling.

    Library management involved the installation and classification of the new library and its database.

  • Mission Coodrinator at Evangelical Faculty of Theology affiliated with Acadia University
    Montréal QC, CA
    May 2024 - June 2024

    Managed logistics for faculty relocation, including organizing the library and overseeing furniture disassembly and storage. Collaborated with the Director, demonstrating strong project management and organizational skills. Enhanced team communication and problem-solving for efficient task execution.

  • Civic Service - IT Receptionist at Pôle Emploi
    Stras, FR
    March 2020 - October 2020

    As a Civic Service (national voluntary program), welcoming and teaching jobseekers in navigating our digital tools, guiding on standard procedures to enhance their independence and insuring good communication amidst the language and cultural barriers.

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