Jan Pfenninger
About Jan Pfenninger
Jan Pfenninger is a layout artist at Pixar Animation Studios, where he has worked since 2010. He holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Jan Pfenninger has been employed as a layout artist at Pixar Animation Studios since 2010. Over the course of 14 years, Pfenninger has contributed to various projects within the studio, utilizing skills in layout design to enhance the storytelling and visual composition of animated films.
Education and Expertise
Jan Pfenninger holds a Master’s degree from the University of Southern California, where he studied from 2005 to 2008. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Colorado Boulder, attending from 1999 to 2003. This educational background has equipped Pfenninger with a strong foundation in the arts, contributing to his expertise in layout artistry.
Background
Jan Pfenninger completed his high school education at Cherry Creek High School. Following his graduation, he pursued higher education in fine arts, which laid the groundwork for his career in animation and visual effects.
Previous Experience at Sony Pictures Imageworks
Before joining Pixar, Jan Pfenninger worked at Sony Pictures Imageworks as a stereoscopic lighting and compositing artist for a brief period in 2009. This experience provided him with valuable skills in lighting and compositing, which he has applied in his subsequent roles in the animation industry.