Creative and technically skilled Animator with 6+ years of experience in 2D and 3D animation for film, television, and interactive media. Proficient in industry-standard software including Maya, Blender, and Adobe Creative Suite with expertise in character animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling. Passionate about creating engaging and emotionally resonant animations that captivate audiences and enhance narrative experiences.

Senior Animator

• Lead character animator for an award-winning animated feature film, responsible for creating fluid, expressive character performances that received critical acclaim for emotional depth and technical excellence

• Collaborate with directors and art teams to develop character movement styles and animation guidelines, ensuring consistent quality across a team of 12 animators

• Mentor junior animators through detailed feedback sessions and animation workshops, improving team efficiency by 25% and raising overall animation quality

Animator

• Created character animations and environmental effects for a popular animated television series, delivering an average of 15 seconds of finalized animation per week

• Developed innovative rigging solutions that reduced animation setup time by 30% while improving character movement flexibility

• Collaborated with storyboard artists to translate 2D concepts into dynamic 3D sequences, enhancing visual storytelling while maintaining the show's distinctive style

Junior Animator

• Created character animations and cinematic sequences for AAA video game titles, focusing on realistic movement and combat mechanics

• Implemented motion capture data and added nuanced hand-keyed animation to enhance character performances and emotional impact

• Optimized animation cycles for game engine implementation, balancing visual quality with technical performance requirements

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation

• Senior Thesis: 'Emotional Resonance in Character Animation' - Created a 3-minute animated short that was selected for multiple student film festivals

• Recipient of the Animation Excellence Scholarship for outstanding creative and technical achievement

• Relevant Coursework: Character Animation, 3D Modeling, Rigging, Visual Storytelling, Animation History, Digital Compositing

Certificate in Advanced 3D Animation

• Intensive mentorship program under industry professionals from major animation studios

• Developed a professional-quality animation demo reel featuring character performance and action sequences

• Received distinction for exceptional character performance animation and technical execution

Dreamwalker - Animated Short Film

• Directed and animated a 5-minute 3D animated short film exploring themes of imagination and reality

• Created all character animations, visual effects, and environmental animations using Maya and Blender

• Selected for screening at three international animation festivals and awarded 'Best Animated Short' at the Independent Animation Showcase

Character Animation Library

• Developing a comprehensive library of character animation cycles and transitions for use in indie game development

• Created over 50 high-quality animation sequences including walks, runs, jumps, and combat movements

• Implemented a metadata tagging system to make animations easily searchable and adaptable for different character rigs

Animated Music Video - 'Ethereal Journey'

• Created a fully animated music video combining 2D and 3D animation techniques to visualize the emotional journey of the song

• Developed a unique visual style blending hand-drawn elements with 3D environments and particle effects

• Accumulated over 500,000 views across platforms and featured in Animation Magazine's 'Notable Independent Animations'

Member

• Active member of the professional guild representing animation artists in the film and television industry

• Participate in community events and professional development workshops

• Contribute to mentorship programs for emerging animators

Workshop Instructor

• Conduct quarterly workshops on character animation techniques for high school and college students

• Develop curriculum materials focusing on principles of movement and emotional expression in animation

• Mentor promising students through portfolio reviews and career guidance sessions