Dominic Cardoso
Dominic Cardoso
Dominic Cardoso is a highly-experienced and skilled professional in the entertainment industry. He currently holds the position of Head of Assembly at Animax Designs, located in Nashville, where he oversees the assembly of robotics for major clients such as Disney, Universal Studios, Weta Workshop, Pixar, and Nintendo. His previous roles include Production Designer for NASA, Supervising Puppet Maintenance and Fabrication for Bento Box Entertainment, Senior Mech Fabricator/Rigger at Bento Box Entertainment, and Model Maker/Sculptor at LAIKA, LLC.
Dominic's strong background in rapid prototyping, digital arts, and architecture, coupled with his experience in interior design and fabrication, have made him a standout professional in his field. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Digital Arts from the University of Oregon College of Design, and studied Studio Arts & Architecture in Siena, Italy as a part of the Division of Global Education program. He has also held positions at Nike as a Product Tester, Grant McCune Design as a Model Maker, and Ryde Safe as a Fabricator and Production Assistant.
Dominic's extensive experience and skillset are invaluable to Animax Designs, where he has successfully led the assembly of cutting-edge robotics for major entertainment clients. His broad range of interests and expertise makes him a sought-after professional in the entertainment industry.