Art Director - Lead Animator - Game Artist
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Multidisciplinary artist with a long-standing involvement in the Art and Entertainment industry, spanning from Pre-production through to Post. I have deep experience across art and animation pipelines and a knack for turning ideas into visually compelling work.
I have a dynamic approach to designing, acting, and bringing the most out of a character. My sketchwork and traditional hand drawing skills are especially strong and can adapt to any style or mood.
My approach blends creative vision with practical execution, enabling me to establish visual identities, and deliver high-quality work on schedule. I thrive in collaborative environments and am motivated by turning complex concepts into accessible, polished results for diverse audiences.
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Art Director at Learn Nation (2024-01 – 2026-12)
Teaching Mentor; Lecturer at Uni of Canterbury (2025-01 – 2025-12)
3D Animation Director at Pixel Zoo (2024-01 – 2024-12)
2D/3D Game Artist at Cerebral Fix (2020-01 – 2023-12)
Lead 2D Animator at Mukpuddy (2014-01 – 2020-12)
Traditional Animator at Mana Productions (2010-01 – 2015-12)
Clean-up Animator at Firehorse Films (2008-01 – 2009-12)
Bachelor In Animation at Freelance Animation (2005-01 – 2008-12)
Writer/Editor; Illustrator at New Grounds (2003-01 – 2004-12)
Bachelor In Animation in Animation – Freelance Animation (2005-01 – 2008-12)
