Jason Schleifer
Education
UC Santa Barbara
B.A, High Honors, Art Studio 1991-09-01 - 1996-06-01
Digital Media Arts College
Honorary Doctorate, Animation 2007-01-01 - 2007-01-01Work Experience
Griptape
Current
Griptape
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Current
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Nimble Collective
Current
Nimble Collective
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
2019-05-01 - 2023-07-01
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Studio 4039
2018-04-01 - 2019-05-01
Studio 4039
DreamWorks Animation
2004-02-01 - 2015-04-01
DreamWorks Animation
Animation Mentor
2005-03-01 - 2008-01-01
Animation Mentor
Weta Digital
1999-08-01 - 2003-11-01
Weta Digital
Alias|Wavefront
1996-06-01 - 1999-08-01
Alias|Wavefront
Skills
Summary
As a passionate professional with a knack for working with creative individuals and tackling complex challenges, I thrive in collaborative environments where innovation takes center stage. As a co-founder of Nimble Collective (acquired by AWS in 2019), I spearheaded the Creator and Artistic Success Team (C.A.S.T.), dedicated to empowering our clients to excel in producing exceptional animated content. Our approach centered on empathy, out-of-the-box thinking, problem-solving, technical support, and generating inspirational work, all while maintaining a fun and engaging atmosphere. With a diverse skill set encompassing entrepreneurship, management, animation, character TD, pipeline tweaking, and more, I enjoy devising strategic solutions for studios to achieve remarkable animated content. My hands-on experience allows me to delve into the details of animation, character rigging, and pipeline tool development, while simultaneously mentoring, coaching, and collaborating with artists globally. It has been a truly gratifying journey, leveraging over 25 years of experience in the animation industry to explore all facets of the creative process.
