Ricardo Puertas

Ricardo Puertas has a diverse and extensive work experience in character animation. Ricardo started their career as an Assistant at Animante Baleares in 2003 and then worked as a CGI Assistant at MAISCA - Universitat Illes Balears in 2005. In the same year, they joined Tragnarion Studios as a Junior Animator before returning to MAISCA - Universitat Illes Balears as a Character Animator and CGI Assistant in 2006. After that, they had a role as a Character Animator at Dygra Films from 2006 to 2007. Ricardo then worked at Ikonic Arts as a 3D Assistant and CGI Animator from 2007 to 2008. In 2008, they became a Freelance Character Animator at Crocodile Entertainment, where they worked on the game "Zack Zero."

In 2009, Puertas joined Balearic Island Government as a Character Animator and TD Animator. In the same year, they also started working at Tragnarion Studios as a Senior Character Animator and TD Animator, and they held this role until 2011. During this time, they also worked as a Freelance Character Animator on the game "Deadlight" at Tequila Works in 2011. From 2011 to 2012, they worked as a Senior Character Animator at Tequila Works on the game "Deadlight."

Puertas continued their work as a Senior Character Animator at Tequila Works, working on the game "RIME" from 2013 onwards. Ricardo also returned to Tragnarion Studios in 2009 as a Senior Character Animator and TD Animator, with a brief period in 2009 as the same role title at Tragnarion Studios. In 2017, Puertas was again a Senior Character Animator at Tequila Works and Tragnarion Studios, with a short tenure in both positions. Overall, Ricardo Puertas has a diverse and extensive background in character animation, with experience in both freelance and permanent roles.

Ricardo Puertas has pursued a diverse and extensive education history. Starting in 2001, they attended the Arts and Crafts School (Escola Superior de Disseny) for their Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts and Design, with a major in Illustration. Ricardo studied there until 2004. In 2004, Ricardo enrolled in the Universitat de les Illes Balears to pursue further studies in animation, completing their Animator degree in 2005. The following year, in 2005, they attended ArsAnimacion for further training in animation. In 2012, Ricardo attended AnimSchool to enhance their skills as an animator. Ricardo'seducational journey includes a wide range of institutions and programs, reflecting their dedication to advancing their expertise in the field of animation.