Nuke
Mikolaj Valencia
VFX Supervisor | Producer
Warsaw,Mazowieckie
Summary
Innovative and experienced VFX Supervisor with expertise in project management and creative problem-solving. Skilled in VFX project coordination, VFX crew management, project bidding, and innovative solution development.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
VFX Supervisor | New Business Manager
TELEVISOR
06.2022 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with key clients or stakeholders through consistent communication and excellent service delivery.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
Animation Director, VFX Producer, VFX Supervisor
Self-Employed
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked with film producers in the Polish and international markets on budgeting and vendor selections
- Developed, directed, and wrote scripts for an animated series
- Lectured on Animation and VFX at the AMA-Warsaw film school.
Studio Supervisor, Animation Director
Ars Thanea
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Built and developed the CG animation department
- Worked on advertising productions in the USA, Europe, and Asia
- Created analyses, budgeting, and execution of effects
- Supervised shoots and provided creative oversight to the team
- Worked in New Business development.
- Enhanced client relationships through effective communication and troubleshooting of issues.
VFX Producer, VFX Supervisor, Animation Director, Software Designer
Self-Employed
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Worked with film producers in the Polish and international markets on budgeting and vendor selections
- Developed programs and conducted classes in post-production and special effects (PWSTViT Łódź and Multimedia School in Krakow)
- Created special effects software Flowbox with a team of programmers.
VFX Producer, Head of VFX, VFX Supervisor
Alvernia Studios, Krakow
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Built and developed the special effects department of 15-30 artists
- Worked on film productions from the USA, Europe, and Asia
- Created VFX analyses, budgeting, and execution
- Supervised VFX shoots and provided creative oversight to the team
- Built and supervised the Motion Capture department.
Animator, VFX Supervisor, Creative Director
ODEON Film Studio, Warsaw
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Built and led team for animation and visual effects for film
- Managed team of 5-10 people
- Directed animation for advertising and film.
Animator, Animation Director
Aquarius Productions, Łódź
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Directed and co-created music videos for Polish music icons such as Kayah, Bajm, Varius Manx, Edyta Górniak, and others
- Multiple nominations at the Yach Film Festival.
Education
Animation Directing, Visual Effects
PWSTViT
Łódź, Poland 01.1996 - 05.1999
3D Animation - Internship
Art Vision Studio in Leipzig, Germany
01.1992 - 05.1992
Advertising
Zielona Góra High School of Fine Arts
01.1990 - 05.1995
Skills
Client Communication
undefinedSoftware
Resolve
Blender
Timeline
VFX Supervisor | New Business Manager
TELEVISOR
06.2022 - Current
Animation Director, VFX Producer, VFX Supervisor
Self-Employed
01.2021 - 01.2022
Studio Supervisor, Animation Director
Ars Thanea
01.2018 - 01.2021
VFX Producer, VFX Supervisor, Animation Director, Software Designer
Self-Employed
01.2014 - 01.2017
VFX Producer, Head of VFX, VFX Supervisor
Alvernia Studios, Krakow
01.2009 - 01.2014
Animator, VFX Supervisor, Creative Director
ODEON Film Studio, Warsaw
01.2001 - 01.2008
Animator, Animation Director
Aquarius Productions, Łódź
01.1997 - 01.1999
Animation Directing, Visual Effects
PWSTViT
01.1996 - 05.1999
3D Animation - Internship
Art Vision Studio in Leipzig, Germany
01.1992 - 05.1992
Advertising
Zielona Góra High School of Fine Arts
01.1990 - 05.1995
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