Jonathan Gibbs

Jonathan Gibbs is a highly experienced graphics professional with a diverse background in animation and software engineering. At DreamWorks Animation, Jonathan served in various leadership roles, including Head of Effects, where oversight of a 20-member team led to the creation of key film effects, notably for challenges such as “goo” and “ghost energy.” Jonathan also contributed significantly as a Lead Effects Animator on major films like Antz and Shrek, developing innovative systems for effects, animations, and workflows. In addition to this, Jonathan held various positions at Apple, focusing on synthetic data generation and simulation tools for AI/ML systems. Jonathan's academic background includes a BS in Computer Science and Math from Principia College and an MS in Computer Science with a focus on Computer Graphics from the University of California, Santa Cruz.