CJ Sarachene is Head of Character Animation at DreamWorks Animation. She began her career as a traditional animator working for various studios including Disney, MTV, Lifetime, and Nickelodeon. In 2001 she moved into digital animation and in 2003 joined the team at Rhythm & Hues Studios, working on projects including The Chronicles of Narnia, Night at the Museum, Evan Almighty and Alvin & the Chipmunks. In addition to being a lead animator, CJ Sarachene served as an animation supervisor on Land of the Lost and Hop.
CJ received her B.F.A. in Mixed Media from Caldwell University and a Certificate in Animation from the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art.
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