RESUME

Objective

Aspiring to utilize my extensive design experience and creative skills to progress into pre-production roles, art direction, and collaboration in green-lighting new shows and films within the animation industry.

Summary

Creative and versatile designer with over five years of experience in the Canadian animation industry. Demonstrated expertise in 2D and 3D design, visual development, and a proven track record of contributing to award-winning and nominated projects.

Work Experience

Freelance Designer | Treehouse Republic | "Tuttle Twins" | Feb 2023 – Nov 2024

  • Designed episodic props and characters for a high-profile production, ensuring assets aligned with the show’s creative vision.

  • Maintained close collaboration with the production team to meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality designs.

  • Leveraged industry-standard tools to create polished assets, contributing to the success of a demanding production schedule.

Designer | Nelvana (Corus Entertainment) | "Zokie of Planet Ruby" | Dec 2021 – Apr 2023

  • Spearheaded an overhaul of previous design work to meet production standards, overcoming significant delays and meeting tight turnaround times.

  • Designed complex episodic props and characters for a Nickelodeon series, contributing to the visual success of the show.

  • Collaborated with the art department to ensure a cohesive, high-quality visual style under challenging production schedules.

  • Utilized Toon Boom Harmony to deliver high-quality 2D assets that met the demands of a fast-paced production pipeline.

Color Designer | Jam Filled Entertainment | “Bubble Guppies” | Oct 2020 – Jul 2021

  • Contributed to an Emmy-nominated children’s series by developing visually engaging color keys for music video segments.

  • Enhanced production assets by coloring backgrounds, preparing material call-outs, and rendering characters, ensuring consistency across scenes.

  • Played a key role in meeting tight deadlines by collaborating with the art team to streamline production workflows.

Production Designer| Guru Studio | “Big Blue” | Jul 2019 – Jun 2020

  • Designed episodic props and side characters within a constrained budget, maintaining high-quality standards despite tight deadlines.

  • Prepared artwork in Toon Boom Harmony for rigging and fun-pack production, ensuring seamless integration into animation pipelines.

  • Worked closely with the rigging department to troubleshoot technical challenges and deliver timely production-ready assets.

Posing Artist | Smiley Guy Studios | "Corner Gas Animated" | 2018

  • Created dynamic key poses for an award-winning Canadian Screen Awards series, ensuring character performance matched storyboard direction.

  • Built poses in Adobe Animate, laying the foundation for animators to craft seamless and expressive animation sequences.

  • Collaborated with animators to resolve challenges in integrating poses, enhancing the final quality of animation.

Education

Character Design Apprenticeship | Mentor: Brie Henderson | Dec 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Developed advanced character design skills through one-on-one mentorship with a seasoned professional

  • Completed various design projects to build a comprehensive character design portfolio

  • Received valuable feedback and guidance on improving design techniques and style

Advanced Diploma in Animation | Seneca College | 2014-2018

  • Gained in-depth knowledge of animation principles, techniques, and industry-standard software

  • Completed a range of individual and group projects, including a final-year short film

  • Participated in extracurricular activities and clubs related to animation and design

Painting Apprenticeship | Studio West with Peter Chan | 2014-2016

  • Studied painting techniques and theory under the guidance of renowned artist Peter Chan

  • Focused on traditional painting mediums, including oil, acrylic, and watercolor

  • Developed a strong foundation in color theory, composition, and visual storytelling

Awards and Achievements

  • Contributed to the award-winning "Corner Gas Animated," which received multiple Canadian Screen Awards

  • Worked on the Emmy Award-nominated children's show "Bubble Guppies"

Professional Development

  • Attended CTN Animation Expo (CTNX), a premier animation industry event focused on talent, technology, and creative content

  • Participated in LightBox Expo, an annual event celebrating the visual arts and connecting artists from various industries

Skills

  • 2D Tools: Toon Boom Harmony, StoryBoard Pro, Adobe Animate, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere

  • 3D Tools: Blender, Maya, ZBrush

  • Expertise: Visual development, character and prop design, color keys, production pipelines