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jka.walsh@gmail.com                   (+44)7419 834237

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About Me...

A 2D animator and illustrator with a passion for crafting environments, character design and storytelling, with great pride and confidence in art and animation. A fast, effective and enthusiastic worker, always eager to learn new skills and meet new equally passionate creative people.

My Skills Include...
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  • Skilled efficiency in industry standard programs such as Adobe Photoshop, ToonBoom Harmony, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Animate.

  • 2D digital artwork, environment design, character design, storyboarding, character animation and concept art.

  • Working efficiently as part of a team, ensuring clear communication, providing help and feedback, organising individuals, and working closely with directors.

Experience...
2022-2023         2D ToonBoom Harmony Animator at MacKinnon & Saunders

2021 - 2022       Worked on multiple animated projects through Kilogramme, Manchester.


2021-2022          Began work as a 2D Rigged ToonBoom Character Animator at Fourth Wall,                              Liverpool, on the award-winning UK children's TV show 'Milo' for                                             Channel 5's 'Milkshake!' programming block.

2020-2021         Worked on 2D hand drawn animation project at Kilogramme,                                              Manchester.
                           
                            Completed a full 1-minute commissioned animation project for UClan                              Science Festival as a sole animator between June - July.

                            Provided initial pitch concept art for 'The Heartstone Odyssey'

2018-2019           Key animator, layout artist, character and environment designer on a                                        commissioned  NHS project, worked closely with the director and client to                                assign a team of 5 appropriate roles and ensure the best end results.
                             
                              Nominated and won the RTS North West in the shortform category                                            for my student film 'Tia'

2015-Present      Completing commissioned illustrations for clients online.

 
Education...
2017-2020          First-Class BA Hons Animation at the University of Central Lancashire
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2014-2016            Diploma in Interactive Media (Merit) at Bradford College
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