Hi, I’m Mani Salguero — a Character / Look Development artist and permanent resident based in Vancouver. Right now, I’m at Netflix Animation Studios as a Look Dev Artist, focusing on look dev, shading, and grooming. Before this, I worked on the Star Wars franchise at ICON, and my credits include the Naruto franchise (Shapefarm-Bandai), along with various feature films and shorts. Leading and directing projects has also been a rewarding part of my journey.

Outside of studio work, I teach modeling and texturing at Animum Advance School, Dot, and The Lighting Academy, and I run a Patreon where I share my workflow with people who want to learn. Personal projects are where I test new techniques and stay sharp. Check out my journey through the links below!