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CV
A creative and enthusiastic individual with a passion for animation and art. I am a 2D animator, character designer and illustrator, able to work in media such as Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere. I am hard working and reliable, capable of producing good quality work.
I am looking to further my skills and experience in the industry.
Experience
February 2009 - present Various freelance projects, including:
Clean-up Flash animation for Storm the Movie, a nine-minute animated film based on the beat poem by the comedian Tim Minchin; rough animation, cleanup and design for The Story of You; story development and concept art for Turnip Starfish, Cardiff; Flash animation and Photoshop editing for Mentor Digital, Bristol; Flash graphics, animation and editing for web-based games by Fellamedia. Other work freelance projects include animation for Invasion of the Graffbots and character design and asset production for The Ford Show; freelance work for eChalk ltd; several ebook covers and various caricature commissions; animation for pitch-side banner adverts; animation for web-based advertising; and animation for an interactive children's book project.
October 2015 – March 2016
Oysterworld ltd.
Temporary contract as a game artist, designing and creating app-based slots games, as well as developing and providing materials for marketing purposes.
August 2015-September 2015
Orchard Media & Events Group
Freelance placement using Illustrator and After Effects to design and produce assets and animation for a driving instruction application.
November 2013 – June 2015
eChalk ltd
In-house artist designing and producing various assets for Flash-based educational resources and games, including artwork, animation, design, web icons, etc, as well as producing artwork for external clients and assisting in converting existing assets from Flash to HTML5.
May 2011 – July 2011
eChalk ltd
Short-term placement as a Flash animator/illustrator at a small company based in Cardiff, developing educational software for use on electronic whiteboards. As well as designing graphics, artwork, animation and characters for various projects and activities, I worked on rebranding the website and resources for US marketing purposes, as well as general games testing and proof-reading.
January - February 2009
Freelance work for Griffilms, including background design, scene editing and character design.
August - October 2008
TMGC, Camden
Worked as a Flash game artist designer, designing and producing graphics, assets and animation for the Flash gaming website www.doof.com
August – September 2008
Freelance Flash animation for Griffilms.
April - June 2008
Dinamo Productions, Cardiff Bay
A three-month placement at a Cardiff-based animation studio, working on animation for television and learning Cel Action and Adobe Illustrator Software.
January - February
Imagimax, Thailand
A one month placement at Imagimax Studios, Bangkok, working on concept art with the 2D department.
June 2007 - June 2008
Cyfle Digital Animation Studio
A 12 month training scheme designed to help animators develop their skills to industry standard. The course included training in various software packages by professionals, as well as briefs set by staff from studios around Cardiff.
August 2006
moonoo Productions
One week work experience at moonoo Productions, developing Flash skills.
Education
o BA (Hons) Animation
o HND Animation
o BTEC Diploma in Foundation Art & Design
o 2 A-Levels – Art and English
o 11 GCSEs – including Art and Graphics Technology
Reference
References available upon request
I am looking to further my skills and experience in the industry.
Experience
February 2009 - present Various freelance projects, including:
Clean-up Flash animation for Storm the Movie, a nine-minute animated film based on the beat poem by the comedian Tim Minchin; rough animation, cleanup and design for The Story of You; story development and concept art for Turnip Starfish, Cardiff; Flash animation and Photoshop editing for Mentor Digital, Bristol; Flash graphics, animation and editing for web-based games by Fellamedia. Other work freelance projects include animation for Invasion of the Graffbots and character design and asset production for The Ford Show; freelance work for eChalk ltd; several ebook covers and various caricature commissions; animation for pitch-side banner adverts; animation for web-based advertising; and animation for an interactive children's book project.
October 2015 – March 2016
Oysterworld ltd.
Temporary contract as a game artist, designing and creating app-based slots games, as well as developing and providing materials for marketing purposes.
August 2015-September 2015
Orchard Media & Events Group
Freelance placement using Illustrator and After Effects to design and produce assets and animation for a driving instruction application.
November 2013 – June 2015
eChalk ltd
In-house artist designing and producing various assets for Flash-based educational resources and games, including artwork, animation, design, web icons, etc, as well as producing artwork for external clients and assisting in converting existing assets from Flash to HTML5.
May 2011 – July 2011
eChalk ltd
Short-term placement as a Flash animator/illustrator at a small company based in Cardiff, developing educational software for use on electronic whiteboards. As well as designing graphics, artwork, animation and characters for various projects and activities, I worked on rebranding the website and resources for US marketing purposes, as well as general games testing and proof-reading.
January - February 2009
Freelance work for Griffilms, including background design, scene editing and character design.
August - October 2008
TMGC, Camden
Worked as a Flash game artist designer, designing and producing graphics, assets and animation for the Flash gaming website www.doof.com
August – September 2008
Freelance Flash animation for Griffilms.
April - June 2008
Dinamo Productions, Cardiff Bay
A three-month placement at a Cardiff-based animation studio, working on animation for television and learning Cel Action and Adobe Illustrator Software.
January - February
Imagimax, Thailand
A one month placement at Imagimax Studios, Bangkok, working on concept art with the 2D department.
June 2007 - June 2008
Cyfle Digital Animation Studio
A 12 month training scheme designed to help animators develop their skills to industry standard. The course included training in various software packages by professionals, as well as briefs set by staff from studios around Cardiff.
August 2006
moonoo Productions
One week work experience at moonoo Productions, developing Flash skills.
Education
o BA (Hons) Animation
o HND Animation
o BTEC Diploma in Foundation Art & Design
o 2 A-Levels – Art and English
o 11 GCSEs – including Art and Graphics Technology
Reference
References available upon request
