Aaron J. Deerfield

Aaron J. Deerfield has a wealth of experience in the field of animation, spanning over a decade. Aaron J. currently holds the position of Lead Cinematics Animator at Gearbox Entertainment since September 2021. Prior to this, Aaron worked at Bungie for five years, starting in December 2016 as a Senior Animator and People Manager. During their time at Bungie, they worked on various projects, including rebuilding the facial rig pipeline and creating new supers and move sets for Forsaken.

Before joining Bungie, Aaron worked as a Character Animator at Digital Domain 3.0 in October and November 2016. Aaron J. also worked as a Senior Animator at Double Negative from October 2015 to September 2016.

In their previous role at MPC, Aaron served as the Lead Animator from January 2015 to September 2015, and as a Senior Animator from September 2014 to January 2015. Aaron J. also worked as a Lead Animator at Bardel Entertainment from October 2013 to September 2014.

Aaron's experience also includes working as a Senior Animator at Sony Pictures Imageworks from November 2012 to October 2013, and as an Animator/Lead Animator and Animation Educator at Rhythm & Hues. At Rhythm & Hues, they worked from April 2010 to August 2012 as an Animator/Lead Animator and from October 2011 to January 2012 as an Animation Educator.

Aaron began their career in the animation industry at Luma Pictures as a Matchmove Artist/Animator in November and December 2009. Prior to that, they worked as a Junior Animation TD at Rhythm & Hues from June to October 2009.

Aaron J. Deerfield received an Associate of Fine Arts degree in Drawing, Painting, and Photography from Hudson Valley Community College in 2006. Aaron J. then attended the Savannah College of Art and Design from 2006 to 2008, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a specialization in Animation and Rigging.