Kristafer S. Vale is a Senior Character Rigger at DreamWorks Animation with over 15 years of experience in character technology and visual effects. He specialized in building advanced rigging systems that enable expressive, high-performance animation for feature films, contributing to productions such as Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Trolls Band Together, and Kung Fu Panda 4. With a background spanning film, games, and real-time development—including roles as a Senior Unity Developer and technical director—Kristafer brings a multidisciplinary approach that bridges engineering and artistic performance. He holds a B.F.A. in Computer Animation from Ringling College of Art and Design and are passionate about using technical tools to bring compelling characters to life on screen.