Oscar Héctor Castro

Lead Animator at Big Time Studios

Oscar Héctor Castro has a diverse work experience in the animation industry. Starting in 2012, they worked as a Paralegal at Leoncini Legal Studio, where their responsibilities included attending to legal documents and maintaining records. In 2016, they transitioned to a role as a Professor at ITA-Instituto Tecnologico Argentino, teaching a course on Introduction to Graphic Design and contributing to the reinvention of corporate identity.

In 2017, Oscar joined OKAM STUDIO as a 2D Artist, focusing on texturing UV maps and creating atlases for animation. Oscar Héctor then moved to StudioFREAK in 2018, where they worked as the Main 3D Character Animator. Their notable achievements during this time include working on HBO Plus's Fantasmagorias, creating art pieces for Netflix, and animating projects for Discovery Kids, Disney, Honda, NBC, and Nickelodeon.

In 2021, Oscar joined Globant as an Ssr 3D Game Artist (Animator) before transitioning to a role as a Senior 3D Gameplay Animator at Big Time Studios in 2021. At Big Time Studios, they had the opportunity to lead a team of animators, provide detailed feedback, manage tasks, and communicate with other department leads to improve the overall game.

Throughout their career, Oscar also pursued freelance work as a 3D Character Animator and Illustrator, working with clients such as HBO Plus, Riot Games, Discovery Kids, Disney, and studioFREAK. Their freelance projects included animating the 2019 Broadcasting of League of Legends LLA Championship for Riot Games and creating multiple illustrations.

Overall, Oscar Héctor Castro has a strong background in animation, with experience in leadership roles, project management, and collaboration with other departments. Oscar Héctor is skilled in 3D character animation, texturing, lighting, and 2D traditional animation.

Oscar Héctor Castro's education history is as follows:

From 2013 to 2015, they attended Primera Escuela Multimedial Da Vinci, where they pursued a Tecnicatura degree in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects.

Between 2010 and 2013, they studied at La Ola School, taking various courses. The specific field of study during this period is not mentioned.

From 2008 to 2012, they attended Don Orione Institute, where they obtained a High School Diploma. Their field of study during this period was Bachelor in Applied Computers.

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Timeline

  • Lead Animator

    September, 2022 - present

  • Senior 3D Gameplay Animator

    August, 2021