Manuel Torres Pineda

Manuel Torres Pineda is a highly experienced Senior Lead AI Animator at Raven Software, specializing in character motion and personality for the Call of Duty franchise since July 2021. Previously, Manuel served as Lead Animator for Apex Legends at Respawn Entertainment and as Lead Gameplay Animator for Star Wars at Electronic Arts, where responsibilities included directing animation teams and ensuring high-quality gameplay animations. With a strong background in animation, including roles at Capcom Game Studio Vancouver and Ubisoft Toronto, Manuel has contributed to numerous high-profile projects, such as Dead Rising 4 and Assassin's Creed titles. Manuel holds a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science and Systems from Universidad La Salle, A.C., along with several prestigious animation training certifications.