Freelance 2D Animator

August 2024 – Present

-Create high-quality, smooth, and dynamic 2D animations for characters, creatures, objects, and UI elements using Spine software

-Rig 2D assets by building skeletons, creating meshes, and setting up weights to ensure flexible, realistic movement

-Collaborate closely with artists, game designers, and developers to ensure animations align with the project's artistic vision and technical requirements

-Optimize animations for performance on various platforms (mobile, PC, console, etc.) without compromising visual quality.

-Work with artists to prepare and process PSD files for animation, ensuring all layers and naming conventions are correct

-Export and organize animated assets (including JSON and texture atlases) for seamless integration into the game engine (e.g., Unity or Unreal Engine)

-Create and implement visual effects (VFX), such as particles and other motion graphics, to enhance the animations

-Receive and implement constructive feedback to refine and polish animations

-Stay up-to-date with industry trends and new features in animation tools to improve workflow and quality

Principle Animator for Franchise

Product Madness

January 2020 – July 2024

Animator Level 2

Big Fish Games

December 2013 – December 2019

Animator

Zynga

April 2010 – June 2013

Senior Animator

Juxt Interactive

June 2009 – April 2010

Senior Animator

Freestyle Interactive

April 2005 – May 2009

Interactive Designer

Organic Inc.

December 1999 – March 2005



Education

University of Washington

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology