Eric Sanchez
About Eric Sanchez
Eric Sanchez is a Junior Armaturist with over a decade of experience in puppet and set fabrication, currently working at Frog Bar and Laika, LLC. He has a background in animation and visual effects, having studied at the Academy of Art University and Digipen Institute of Technology.
Work at LAIKA
Currently, Eric Sanchez works at LAIKA, LLC as a Junior Armaturist. He has held this position since August 2019, contributing to the studio's renowned stop-motion animation projects. Prior to this role, he worked at LAIKA as a Junior Silicone and Foam Caster from 2016 to 2017. His experience at LAIKA reflects his commitment to the craft of animation and fabrication.
Experience in Puppet Fabrication
Eric Sanchez has extensive experience in puppet and set fabrication. He has been employed at Frog Bar since 2012, where he has developed skills in puppet and set fabrication for over a decade. Additionally, he worked at Shadowmachine as a Puppet Fabricator for two months in 2018, further enhancing his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Eric Sanchez studied Animation and Art at DigiPen Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2009. He then pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and Visual Effects at the Academy of Art University from 2009 to 2014. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in animation techniques, which he applies in his professional roles.
Previous Roles in Animation
Before his current roles, Eric Sanchez held various positions in the animation industry. He worked as a 3D Animation and VFX Lab Technician at the Academy of Art University for nine months in 2015-2016 and served as a Technology Assistant for eight months in 2016. He also contributed to Form & Fiction on Howard's Holiday Special in 2014 for one month.
Aspirations in Animation
Eric Sanchez aspires to create lasting memories for viewers through animation. His involvement in stop-motion, 3D, and 2D character animation and fabrication reflects his goal of influencing the next generation of animators. His dedication to the craft is evident in his ongoing work and professional development.