Ryan Geery is a Lead Animator based in Los Angeles, CA, with a focus on real-time animation systems and digital avatars. Over the past several years, his work has centered on bridging animation and engineering—developing tools, pipelines, and procedural systems that bring characters to life in interactive environments.

As Lead Animator at Genies, Ryan has played a key role in shaping the animation direction for a new generation of stylized digital avatars. His work spans everything from motion design and performance-driven animation to building custom workflows in Unity and Maya, enabling scalable, expressive character systems across platforms.

Earlier in his career, Ryan contributed to short films such as Odd Dog and projects like the Blankos Block Party trailer, while also creating motion graphics for a range of major companies and helping launch the iPlusCards app. These experiences continue to inform his approach today—blending strong artistic fundamentals with a deep technical curiosity.

Ryan is a graduate of San Jose State University’s BFA Animation/Illustration program.