d3t welcomes Gareth Cavanagh, Senior Animator

15th Dec 2022

Tell us a bit of information about your experience/career background?

I’ve been animating professionally for nearly 25 years with a diverse career working in games, film, commercials, Kids TV, and also teaching animation at degree-level. 

I had always wanted to be an Animator since I was a kid and I consider myself very fortunate that I’ve been able to build and sustain a career as one.

Why d3t?

I’ve only ever heard good things about d3t from friends and ex-colleagues, so I jumped at the chance to apply when I saw a recent advert for an Animation role. Straight from the off I got really good vibes when I met members of the team at the interview, and I now genuinely can’t wait to get stuck into some exciting new projects.

What do you love about games?

I love the story-telling capabilities of games. The ability to get totally immersed in a story or a character’s journey. Games like Red Dead Redemption are my favourite, as I love games that are set in a specific period of history that you can explore in minute detail.

What games are you currently playing, and what is your favourite game?

My favourite game is (like me) quite old, it’s “Wonderboy: The Dragon’s Trap” on the Sega Master System. It was the first game that I played right the way through to the end and I still love it, to the point that I bought and played through the recent Steam re-make. As a Dad of 4, I haven’t had much time to play large campaign games recently, so I tend to play things like Mario-Kart with the kids.

Do you have any fun facts or hobbies?

I don’t know about fun-facts, but I’m an early riser to work out and I’m a P1 level student of Krav Maga which I’ve been studying for the last four years. My favourite film is Return of the Jedi, and my favourite band is Guns’n’Roses.