Stephen Anderson
Overview
Stephen Anderson is an award-winning digital sculptor and toy designer with over nine years of experience in the entertainment industry. He has worked for major motion picture and toy companies, including DreamWorks Animation, Warner Bros. Games, and Hasbro. Currently, Stephen works as a Senior Character Supervisor for Overwatch at Blizzard Entertainment. He has also taught digital sculpture in higher education. His college-produced films have won student awards, and his professional work has been recognized by Pixologic, the creators of ZBrush.
Education
Brigham Young University, BFA in Animation
Work Experience
Senior Character Supervisor, Blizzard Entertainment (2023-present)
Lead Character Modeler, Marvel Studios Animation (2022-2023)
Concept Modeler, Netflix Animation (2020-2022)
3D Concept Modeler, Walt Disney Imagineering (2018-2020)
ZBrush 2019 Beta Tester, Pixologic (2019)
Instructor, Vancouver Animation School (2018-present)
Concept Modeler, Zack Petroc Studios (2018)
Toy Sculptor, Hasbro Inc. (2016-present)
3D Modeler, DreamWorks Animation (2017-2018) How to Train Your Dragon 3
3D Modeler, Walt Disney Imagineering (2017)
Character Artist, Warner Brothers Games Avalanche (2017)
3D Modeler/Sculptor Independent Contractor, (2010-present) Silvertoons Inc., Creature Casters, Track 36, Kathy Taslitz Studio, ZAG Animation, Rebel Media, RED Interactive, TML Studios, private commission
Credits
Overwatch 2 (Video game) (Senior Character Supervisor)
Eyes of Wakanda (TV series) (Lead Character Modeler)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Movie) (Concept Modeler)
How to Train Your Dragon 3 (Movie) (3D Modeler)
Avalanche (Video game) (Character Artist)
AWARDS:
Banpresto World Figure Colosseum 2017, (Competitor)
Pixologic ZBrush Summit 2016 Live Sculpt-Off, (Competitor)
Student Emmy (Pajama Gladiator, Estefan, Chasm, Owned)
Student Academy Award (Pajama Gladiator, Owned)
Houston World Fest 2013 Gold Remi Winner (Butcher’d Meats)
Estefan Siggraph Best Student Film 2012,
Houston World Fest 2013 Platinum Remi Winner