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Christian Brierley

Animation Lead at Manticore Games

Christian Brierley is a 3D animator and visual artist with over 20 years of experience across video games, television, music videos, and feature films. Born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, Christian's passion for 1990s cartoons and Nintendo video games inspired him to study 3D animation at the Art Institute of Miami before moving to California to pursue a professional career.


Christian's diverse portfolio includes contributions to films such as The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Alvin and the Chipmunks, as well as high-profile games including Mortal Kombat X, Gears of War, Lost Planet 3, Oddworld: Soulstorm, Mythic Legends, and Out of Time. His career highlights a versatility across mediums and a commitment to storytelling through animation.

  • Christian and I worked together during his time at Hidden Path. He is a phenomenal talent, who was excellent at bringing character and life into any creature thrown his way. His organized approach to building style guides, laying out the processes for building pipelines and leading the charge on collaborating with art direction, design, and tech art ensured that we had some really cool-looking creature animations that elevated the quality of gameplay by leaps and bounds.

    - Mukul Soman
    Lead Lighting Artist at ArenaNet LLC

  • I can't say enough about what a pleasure it was to work with Christian at Hidden Path. He really elevated the creature animations when he came on board. He was active in getting our mocap sessions running smoothly. This is a guy who gets out of his chair on Zoom calls with mocap actors to act out exactly what he's looking for! And with great results. On top of that, he was a great team member.

    - Garrett Brown
    Senior Combat Designer

  • Working alongside Christian was a joy. His dedication to detail in his animations is truly commendable. Each of his creations not only captivates visually but also carries a delightful touch of humor. Christian's skill as a creature animator is exceptional; he infuses every character with a distinct personality, particularly shining in combat sequences where his talents come to the forefront. Beyond his animation talents, Christian shines as a Leader. His organizational prowess and proactive approach ensure that projects progress smoothly.

    - Lloyd Colaco
    Animation Director at Ubisoft

  • In recent years, Hidden Path Entertainment maintained a streamlined yet exceptionally effective animation team consisting of just four members, all of whom played pivotal roles in the creation of a AAA third-person open world sandbox RPG in the Dungeons and Dragons universe. Among these animators, Christian distinguished himself as an outstanding creature animator. His profound understanding of game animation architecture allowed him to assume a leadership role in his area of expertise. Christian's animations bore a distinct personality.

    - Ted Warnock
    Senior Gameplay Animator at That's No Moon

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