Professional info
A 2D FX Animator working in the industry for 6+ years and a graduate of Animation Production at the Arts University Bournemouth. I am highly motivated and energetic person with a drive to learn and perform tasks to a paramount standard. An avid animator, I am interested in opportunities to further develop my skills within a professional environment. I have a range of versatile skills and with a thorough understanding of timing for animation I aim to bring spontaneity and energy to my work.
Work experience
Skills
FX Animation
Traditional 2D animation
Cel Action Animation
Compositing
Storyboard Artist
Character Design
Conceptual Design
Colourist
Lead FX Artist
Currently leading a team of FX Artists for a television show in collaboration with Warner Bros Animation. Responsibilities include creating high quality FX animation and ensuring animation is produced in a timely manner by the FX team. Close and clear communication with other departments in the pipeline is essential.
DC SUPERHERO GIRLS - BOULDER MEDIA
Season 1/ Season 2 - October 2019 - PRESENT
Lead FX Artist
FX lead on Season 1 of Pony Life for Hasbro. I Led a team creating colourful and energetic FX to compliment the quirky and unique style of the show, re imagining the My Little Pony series.
MY LITTLE PONY, PONY LIFE - BOULDER MEDIA
Season 1 - Feb - July 2020
Software
Toon Boom Harmony
Cel Action2D
Photoshop
Flash
TV Paint
Adobe After Effects
Maya
FX Artist
Provided Traditional 2D FX animation for a gripping Short Film Directed by Leon Elliot
BROTHER EZEKIEL- BOULDER MEDIA
Short Film - Jun 2020
UPCOMING RELEASE - BOULDER MEDIA
SEPTEMBER 2017 - November 2019
Lead FX Artist (Feb '19 - Present), FX Artist (Sep '17 - Feb '19)
Lead a small team creating high quality 2D effects animation for a TV show that is currently in awaiting release. Responsibilities included designing and animating effects consistently in the style of the show, attending production meetings and finding creative solutions to meet strict deadlines.
Animator. Clean Up Artist. Colourist. Layout
Produced character and effects animation for a 2D platformer indie video game in Toon Boom Harmony.
SAVAGE ROAD TO DARKNESS - ARTCLE STUDIO.
AUGUST 2016 - SEPTEMBER 2017
POPPY CAT, SEASON 2. KING ROLLO FILMS.
FEBRUARY – NOVEMBER 2014
Animator
Worked as part of a studio team to produce a series of 52X10 minute episodes to be broadcast on NickJr. Each episode had an average turnaround of 7 days. The job provided full training on animation software Cel Action2D as well as experience in a professional animation studio. Strict deadlines required a thorough application of time management.
THE TRAINLINE.COM - FREELANCE ANIMATION
JANUARY 2014
Animator
I attended meetings in London to produce an animated presentation for an exhibition stand in After Effects. The job required close communication with the client to ensure a product that reflected the company’s desired message.
Animator, Character designer, Visual Development Artist
Designed and animated the character for the Kelly Clarkson lyric video ‘Under the tree’. Also provided rough backgrounds. Job required close collaboration with overseas studio and a quick turnaround for a high profile client.
KELLY CLARKSON LYRIC VIDEO. GUPTA MEDIA.
OCTOBER 2013
IN YOUR FACE PRODUCTIONS .
AUGUST 2013
Visual Development, Storyboard Artist
Designed characters and illustrated full colour storyboard for an up and coming company RIOT which focuses on business solutions for the visual industry. Roles included creating comic scenarios around client’s business message for use in a professional environment.
Director, Animator, Clean Up Artist, Storyboard Artist, Concept Artist, Colourist
A hybrid 2d hand drawn and 3D animated short. Responsible for the creative decisions in the production process including story, character design and the overall aesthetic of the film.
‘TONY THE MILK’ GRADUATE FILM, AUB,
OCTOBER 2012 – MAY 2013
Character and FX Animator, Inbetweener, Clean up artist, Colourist.
Assisted on the production of the 2D hand drawn animated short. Responsible for key frame animation, inbetweening, cleanup and colouring. Gained valuable experience in the discipline of hand drawn animation production.
“THE HONEY PLOT” GRADUATE FILM, AUCB.
OCTOBER 2011 - MAY 2012
Education and Qualifications
2010 - present
2010 - present
BA (Hons) ANIMATION PRODUCTION, Arts University Bournemouth.
Hons. 2:1 (September 2010 - 2013)
FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN ART AND DESIGN, University Of Glamorgan.
Pass (2008 - 2009)
A LEVEL, Ynysawdre Comprehensive School.
2006 - 2008:
Art, English Litterature, Music Practice - Grades B, C, Distintion
Achievements
Royal Television Society (RTS) Undergraduate Animation- (Winner) ‘‘The Honey Plot’’