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Hi, I'm Zach!
Hi, I'm Zach!
I am an Emmy-nominated Animator, Technical Director, 2D Rigging Artist, and Animation Tools Developer with over 15 years of experience in the animation industry.
I graduated from the University of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film & Animation and further refined my skills through advanced study in Character Animation at Animation Mentor. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working on acclaimed projects like Peg+Cat, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and Sesame Street.
With a unique blend of technical and artistic expertise, I thrive on crafting innovative solutions to complex animation challenges. When I’m not staring at pixels, I enjoy spending time with my wife and children, woodworking, and exploring the outdoors.
Work Experience
Work Experience
Snowflake Films NYC
Technical Director, Rigging Artist
January 2023 – January 2025
Sesame Workshop
Animation Consultant
January 2021 – December 2022
Late Night Cartoons
AE Rigging + Pipeline, Lead Performance Animator
2017 – 2018; June 2020 – November 2020
Neo-Pangea
Animation Director, Animator
2010 – 2012; 2019 – 2020
100 Chickens Productions
Technical Director, Animation Director, Lead Character Animator
2012 – 2017; 2018 – 2019
Little Airplane Productions
Animator
2008 – 2010
Kind Words
Kind Words
"Zach is one of the most versatile animation artists I know. His ability to straddle technical aspects of character rigging, plug-ins, and custom workflows partnered with his effortless skills in animation and taking collaborative feedback is invaluable. I have worked with him many times over 17+ years, and I undoubtably feel more confident on a project when I know Zach is involved."
-Brett Hall, Animation Director
"The most talented animator I’ve worked with. He not only delivers exceptional work but he’s a wonderful human."
-Brett Bagenstose, Creative Director Neo-Pangea
"I have worked with Zach over the past 10 years on such notable projects as PBS’ Emmy Award winning ‘Peg + Cat’, Amazon’s ‘Click Clack Moo’ and most recently Wonder Pets: In the City on AppleTV+. I have seen his talent and toolset grow over the years. Not only is Zach an extremely talented animator, he is an amazing collaborator and problem solver. For Wonder Pets: In the City he was right there at the forefront offering solutions to the production’s hurdles we ran into. This ranged from production pipeline practices, After Effects 4K pipeline, and character rigging, testing and beyond. I look forward to working with him in the future."
- Robert Powers, Animation Director
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