Holly Lloyd
About Holly Lloyd
Holly Lloyd is a Technical Director and Sequence Lead at Pixar Animation Studios, currently working on the film Luca. She has extensive experience in various technical roles at Pixar, contributing to notable projects such as Toy Story 4 and Soul.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Holly Lloyd has held multiple roles at Pixar Animation Studios over the years. She began her career at Pixar as a Compression Technician/Webmaster from 1996 to 1997. Following this, she served as Production Manager from 1997 to 2000. After a brief hiatus, she returned to Pixar as a Technical Director, Lighting and Rendering Production from 2000 to 2005. Lloyd continued to advance her career at Pixar, taking on roles such as Lighting Technical Director in Creative Services and Marketing from 2007 to 2014, and later as Technical Director, Lighting Lead from 2014 to 2018. She worked as Technical Director, Sequence Lead for Toy Story 4 from 2018 to 2019, and for Soul from 2019 to 2020. Currently, she is the Technical Director, Sequence Lead for Luca, a position she has held since 2020.
Education and Expertise
Holly Lloyd has a strong educational background that supports her career in technical direction and animation. She studied at Princeton University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture and American Studies from 1985 to 1989. Later, she pursued a Master of Arts in Journalism at Stanford University, completing her studies from 1993 to 1994. This combination of architecture, American studies, and journalism has contributed to her expertise in the technical and creative aspects of animation production.
Background
Holly Lloyd's career in animation began in the mid-1990s, shortly after she completed her undergraduate studies. Her initial role at Pixar as a Compression Technician/Webmaster laid the foundation for her subsequent positions in production management and technical direction. Over the years, she has developed a diverse skill set that encompasses lighting, rendering, and simulation, which has been applied to various high-profile projects at Pixar. Her long-standing association with the studio highlights her commitment to the field of animation.
Achievements
Throughout her career at Pixar Animation Studios, Holly Lloyd has contributed to several acclaimed animated films. Her roles as Technical Director, Sequence Lead for Toy Story 4, Soul, and currently Luca demonstrate her involvement in significant projects that have shaped the animation landscape. Her expertise in lighting, rendering, and simulation has played a vital role in enhancing the visual quality of these films. Lloyd's work has been instrumental in the success of Pixar's storytelling and artistic vision.