Sally Garbarini (She/Her)
About Sally Garbarini (She/Her)
Sally Garbarini serves as the Department Head - Sets at Pixar Animation Studios, a position she has held since 2015. She has extensive experience in various roles within the company and has contributed to multiple notable projects over her career.
Current Role at Pixar Animation Studios
Sally Garbarini serves as the Department Head - Sets at Pixar Animation Studios, a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she oversees the set design and construction processes for various animated films. Her leadership contributes to the visual storytelling that Pixar is known for. With nearly a decade of experience in this position, she plays a crucial role in the development of immersive environments that enhance the narrative of Pixar's projects.
Previous Positions at Pixar Animation Studios
Before her current role, Garbarini held multiple positions at Pixar Animation Studios. She was the Department Manager for various projects, including 'The Good Dinosaur' and 'Coco.' Her responsibilities included managing the sweatbox for 'The Good Dinosaur' for five months in 2013 and overseeing the story department from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she worked as a Department Manager for Lighting on 'Cars 2' and as a Production Coordinator for Characters on 'Toy Story 3.'
Work Experience Prior to Pixar
Garbarini has a diverse background in the arts and production industries. She worked as a Producer at Killing My Lobster from 2002 to 2006 and served as the Interim Executive Director for the same organization for one year. Earlier in her career, she was the Gallery Manager at New Langton Arts and later took on the role of Auction & Grantwriting Director. Her experience spans various aspects of production and arts management.
Education and Academic Background
Sally Garbarini earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she studied from 1992 to 1996. She also attended California College of the Arts for one year, focusing on Fine and Studio Arts. This educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in the visual arts, which she applies in her work in animation and production.