Juliano Castro — CEO
I help animation teams and individual artists grow—creatively, technically, and professionally. With a background in art and design, extensive experience in 2D and 3D character animation for games and cinematics focusing in storytelling. My work sits at the intersection of art, production, and people development. Over the years, I’ve combined hands-on industry experience with continuous learning and mentorship from senior professionals, shaping a pragmatic, solution-driven approach to animation and team growth. For nearly a decade, I founded and led an animation studio, where my role extended far beyond production. I mentored junior and mid-level artists, structured animation pipelines, guided teams through tight deadlines, and helped creatives develop both technical mastery and essential soft skills—communication, feedback culture, ownership, and collaboration. Today, my focus is on mentoring and consulting for: Animators looking to level up their skills, confidence, and career direction Studios seeking to improve animation quality, workflow efficiency, and team dynamics Teams that want clearer pipelines, healthier communication, and sustainable production practices My approach is human-first and results-driven: I believe strong animation comes from clear processes, psychological safety, and empowered artists who understand both how to animate and why their work matters in production. If you’re building a team, refining an animation pipeline, or supporting artists through growth and transition, I’m always open to meaningful conversations. I can help with: -Character animation for games & cinematics (2D & 3D) -Mentorship and skill development for animators -Team leadership and soft-skills growth -Animation pipelines and production workflows
Stackforce AI infers this person is a creative leader in the animation industry with strong mentoring and production skills.
Location: Ta' Xbiex, Ta' Xbiex, Malta
Experience: 22 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Animation
- Character Animation
- Mentoring
- Creative Direction
- Cinematics
- Team Management
- Team Leadership
- Management
- Art Direction
- Production
Career Highlights
- Nearly a decade leading an animation studio
- Expert in mentoring and developing animation teams
- Strong focus on storytelling in animation
Work Experience
Trifecta Gaming
Animation Artist (1 mo)
NEOM
Art Mentor (7 mos)
MetaverseME Ltd
Creative Director (6 mos)
Tempo
Senior Cinematic Animator (7 mos)
Epic Nuggets
Head of Art (11 mos)
Play'n GO
Animation Team Lead (1 yr 9 mos)
Pátio Digital Academy
Mentor - Animation (2 yrs)
Gaming Corps
Animation Artist (1 yr 11 mos)
Yggdrasil Gaming Ltd
Animation Artist (1 yr 8 mos)
LIVE DESIGN, INC
Motion Graphics Animator (2 yrs 11 mos)
Oinc Filmes Ltda
Creative Director (2 yrs 10 mos)
JulianoCastro
Animation Artist (12 yrs 3 mos)
Animassauro Creative Content
Creative Director / Animation Artist / CEO (8 yrs)
Diante do Trono
Head of Animation / Project Manager (1 yr 6 mos)
GP2 Studios
Animator (3 mos)
RedeSuper
Art Direction, CGI/Motion Graphics (2 yrs 6 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Graphic Design at Universidade Estadual de Minas Gerais
Workshop at Animawarriors
Character Animation at Feature Animation Training
Powerfull Pantomime at SplatFrog Workshops
High School at ETFES
