Dan Perry

Dan Perry has a diverse work experience in the animation industry. Dan is currently working as an Animation Director at Steel Wool Studios since October 2021. Prior to this, Dan worked as an Owner and Freelance Contract Animator at Cinema Elevated LLC starting from January 2015. Dan also served as the Head of Animation Department at Vertex School Inc. from March 2020 to September 2021, where they were responsible for creating boot camp class content, talent acquisition, and maintaining industry relationships.

Before that, Dan worked as a Lead Animator at RNG Studios from March 2018 to January 2020, where they created and implemented animation assets using software such as Maya, Spine2D, and Unity. Dan cooperated with cross-functional teams and handled tasks related to animation design and motion capture.

Dan's earlier experience includes working as a Senior Animator at ZeniMax Online Studios from September 2010 to November 2014, where they animated various creatures and player characters. Dan also served as an Animator at Firaxis Games from April 2007 to July 2010, contributing to famous titles such as Civilization Revolution, Civilization 5, and XCOM.

Before entering the animation industry, Dan worked briefly as a Network Technician II at La Brea Bakery in 2007.

Dan Perry has a diverse education history. In 1999 to 2001, they attended Capitol Technology University, where they studied Computer Engineering. After a few years, in 2006 to 2007, they enrolled in Animation Mentor and earned a Certificate in Advanced Character Animation, focusing on Character Animation. Finally, in 2014, Dan Perry took a course on Advanced FX with FumeFX at CG Society with Allan McKay.