Leila Chesloff (She/Her)
About Leila Chesloff (She/Her)
Leila Chesloff is a Creative Services Technical Director at Pixar Animation Studios, where she has worked since 2015. With previous experience at Industrial Light & Magic and a background in Creative Writing from California State University, Northridge, she specializes in lighting, rendering, compositing, and painting images for Pixar's Marketing Department.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Leila Chesloff has been employed at Pixar Animation Studios since 2015 as a Creative Services, Technical Director. In this role, she is responsible for lighting, rendering, compositing, and painting images specifically for Pixar's Marketing Department. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Project Manager Technical Training at Pixar University from 2011 to 2015. Her experience at Pixar spans over nine years, contributing to various technical aspects of creative services.
Previous Experience at Industrial Light & Magic
Before joining Pixar, Leila Chesloff worked at Industrial Light & Magic for 15 years, from 1996 to 2011. During her tenure, she held the position of Technical Director and later served as a Technical Director Trainer from 2009 to 2011. Her roles involved training and developing technical skills within the organization, enhancing the capabilities of team members in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Expertise
Leila Chesloff earned a Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing from California State University, Northridge, where she studied from 1990 to 1994. This educational background has likely contributed to her ability to blend technical skills with creative storytelling in her current role at Pixar. Additionally, her foundational education at Campolindo from 1986 to 1990 provided her with early academic experiences.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In her role as Creative Services, Technical Director at Pixar, Leila Chesloff is involved in various technical aspects related to lighting, rendering, compositing, and painting. Her responsibilities are crucial for the visual presentation of marketing materials, ensuring that the artistic vision aligns with technical execution. This blend of skills is essential in the animation industry, where both creativity and technical proficiency are required.