Brad Hiebert

Brad Hiebert is an accomplished visual effects and animation professional with extensive experience in character rigging and facial animation. Currently serving as Lead Facial Rigger for Rapid Prototyping at LAIKA, LLC since June 2017, Brad has rebuilt the entire facial rigging pipeline, facilitating the production of over 100,000 faces for stop motion films. Prior to this role, Brad worked as a Senior Character TD at Industrial Light & Magic and held various positions at Medical CyberWorlds, Inc., Rhythm & Hues, Big Idea Productions, VoodooArts, and Softimage, showcasing a diverse skill set in rigging, animation, and team management. Brad holds a Bachelor's degree in Radio, Television, and Digital Communication from James Madison University.