Michael Rivera

Michael Rivera has a diverse work experience in the animation industry. Michael currently holds the position of Lead Animator at Sledgehammer Games since November 2021. Prior to that, they worked as a Part Time Educator at George Brown College starting in January 2015.

Their previous experience includes roles at Ubisoft Toronto where they served as a Team Lead Animator, overseeing multiple AI Animation Systems in games such as Watch Dogs: Legion. Michael also worked as a Senior Gameplay Animator on Watch Dogs 2, responsible for creating and integrating NPC AI and Dog AI animations. Additionally, they contributed to Far Cry 4, primarily focusing on animations for the companion tiger and developed cinematics and scripted events for Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag - Freedom Cry DLC.

Before their time at Ubisoft Toronto, Michael worked as a Gameplay Animator for Splinter Cell Blacklist, creating animations for various animation systems ranging from navigation to combat.

Earlier in their career, they gained experience as a 3D Animator at Pipeline Studios Inc, Entrenched Inc., CORE Digital Pictures, and March Entertainment.

Overall, Michael Rivera has accumulated valuable experience in various animation roles, demonstrating their expertise in AI animation, gameplay animation, scripted events, and cinematic animation.

Michael Rivera attended Durham College from 2005 to 2008, where they completed an Advanced Diploma in Animation - Computer Arts. Michael then went on to study at iAnimate from 2011 to 2012, although no specific degree or field of study was mentioned for this institution.