Jessica Monteiro
About Jessica Monteiro
Jessica Monteiro is the Lead Technical Director at Pixar Animation Studios, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in technical roles across several prominent animation studios, including Sony Pictures Imageworks and Method Studios, and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts.
Current Role at Pixar Animation Studios
Jessica Monteiro serves as the Lead Technical Director at Pixar Animation Studios, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she provides technical leadership and support across various production departments. Her responsibilities include overseeing tool development and ensuring efficient workflows in areas such as layout, rigging, animation, cloth/hair simulation, FX, lighting, compositing, and motion capture.
Previous Experience at Pixar Animation Studios
Jessica Monteiro previously worked at Pixar Animation Studios as a Production Support Engineer from 2015 to 2016 and as a Technical Director from 2016 to 2020. During her time in these roles, she contributed to the technical aspects of production, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the studio's animation processes.
Career Background in Animation and Technology
Jessica Monteiro has a diverse background in animation and technology. She worked at Sony Pictures Imageworks in various roles, including Character Pipeline Technical Director and Technical Animator, from 2012 to 2015. She also held positions at Method Studios as a Software Engineer and at Nathan Love as a Junior Technical Director. Her early career included a role as a Lab Assistant at the School of Visual Arts.
Education in 3D Animation and Visual Effects
Jessica Monteiro earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in 3D Animation, Visual Effects, and Motion Graphics from the School of Visual Arts, completing her studies from 2006 to 2010. This educational background provided her with foundational skills and knowledge that she has applied throughout her career in the animation industry.
Technical Skills and Software Proficiency
Jessica Monteiro possesses extensive experience with a variety of industry-standard software and programming languages. Her skill set includes proficiency in Maya, Motion Builder, 3D Studio Max, Houdini, Nuke, Katana, After Effects, Arnold, Renderman, Mental Ray, Vray, Photoshop, Python, and MEL. This technical expertise supports her work in tool development and production support.