Andrew Strimaitis
About Andrew Strimaitis
Andrew Strimaitis is a Studio Animation Director at Guru Studio in Toronto, Canada, where he has worked since 2007. He mentors animators, develops unique animation performance systems, and is involved in recruiting and training new talent.
Current Role at Guru Studio
Andrew Strimaitis serves as the Studio Animation Director at Guru Studio, a position he has held since 2007. In this role, he oversees animation projects and guides the creative direction of the studio. His responsibilities include mentoring animators to foster their artistic growth while promoting a healthy work-life balance. Strimaitis also plays a key role in recruiting and training new animation talent, ensuring that the studio maintains a high standard of creativity and innovation.
Previous Experience at Guru Studio
Strimaitis has held multiple positions at Guru Studio throughout his career. He worked as an Animation Director from 2013 to 2016, focusing on 2D animation using Toon Boom Harmony. Prior to that, he was a Lead Animator for 3D projects from 2012 to 2013 and a 3D Animator from 2006 to 2011. His extensive experience at Guru Studio has contributed to the studio's reputation for quality animation.
Experience at Cuppa Coffee
Before his long tenure at Guru Studio, Andrew Strimaitis worked at Cuppa Coffee as an Animation Director for eight months in 2010. He also served as a Stop-Motion Animator at the same studio from 2005 to 2010. His time at Cuppa Coffee provided him with diverse animation experiences that enriched his skill set.
Education and Training
Andrew Strimaitis studied Animation Arts at Seneca College, where he achieved a diploma from 2000 to 2005. His formal education laid the foundation for his career in animation and equipped him with the necessary skills to excel in various animation techniques and technologies.
Contributions to Animation Techniques
Strimaitis has developed a unique system for animation performance that has been proven effective and is shared with animators at Guru Studio. He focuses on creating a unified theory of the animation process, aiming to unlock potential greatness within artists. His contributions extend to participating in animation work to help secure new projects for the studio.