Earthstar Jai Smith
Lead Animator at Currency Marketing- Claim this Profile
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Marilyn Cherenko
Earthstar was a valuable member of a 4th year Senior Animation Projects class I taught in 2008. Earthstar impressed me as passionately committed to his vision for storytelling as social commentary. He brought a keen critical analysis to his inventive, sprawling epic, Genetisphere, and worked relentlessly to complete his ambitious animation. In class, he contributed articulate, constructive critique to others’ work. I strongly recommend Earthstar as an independent artist or as a wildly original team member who could contribute unique insights -- while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.
Bronwyn Bailey
We hired Earthstar to illustrate a children's colouring book as part of the launch of a new Holiday program for Lansdowne Shopping Centre in 2009. He provided charming character designs and illustrations that enhanced our brand and exceeded our expectations. The books were given out to thousands of delighted children by Santa himself over the holiday season. We would not hesitate to hire him again, or to recommend his services as an illustrator and designer.
Marilyn Cherenko
Earthstar was a valuable member of a 4th year Senior Animation Projects class I taught in 2008. Earthstar impressed me as passionately committed to his vision for storytelling as social commentary. He brought a keen critical analysis to his inventive, sprawling epic, Genetisphere, and worked relentlessly to complete his ambitious animation. In class, he contributed articulate, constructive critique to others’ work. I strongly recommend Earthstar as an independent artist or as a wildly original team member who could contribute unique insights -- while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.
Bronwyn Bailey
We hired Earthstar to illustrate a children's colouring book as part of the launch of a new Holiday program for Lansdowne Shopping Centre in 2009. He provided charming character designs and illustrations that enhanced our brand and exceeded our expectations. The books were given out to thousands of delighted children by Santa himself over the holiday season. We would not hesitate to hire him again, or to recommend his services as an illustrator and designer.
Marilyn Cherenko
Earthstar was a valuable member of a 4th year Senior Animation Projects class I taught in 2008. Earthstar impressed me as passionately committed to his vision for storytelling as social commentary. He brought a keen critical analysis to his inventive, sprawling epic, Genetisphere, and worked relentlessly to complete his ambitious animation. In class, he contributed articulate, constructive critique to others’ work. I strongly recommend Earthstar as an independent artist or as a wildly original team member who could contribute unique insights -- while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.
Bronwyn Bailey
We hired Earthstar to illustrate a children's colouring book as part of the launch of a new Holiday program for Lansdowne Shopping Centre in 2009. He provided charming character designs and illustrations that enhanced our brand and exceeded our expectations. The books were given out to thousands of delighted children by Santa himself over the holiday season. We would not hesitate to hire him again, or to recommend his services as an illustrator and designer.
Marilyn Cherenko
Earthstar was a valuable member of a 4th year Senior Animation Projects class I taught in 2008. Earthstar impressed me as passionately committed to his vision for storytelling as social commentary. He brought a keen critical analysis to his inventive, sprawling epic, Genetisphere, and worked relentlessly to complete his ambitious animation. In class, he contributed articulate, constructive critique to others’ work. I strongly recommend Earthstar as an independent artist or as a wildly original team member who could contribute unique insights -- while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.
Bronwyn Bailey
We hired Earthstar to illustrate a children's colouring book as part of the launch of a new Holiday program for Lansdowne Shopping Centre in 2009. He provided charming character designs and illustrations that enhanced our brand and exceeded our expectations. The books were given out to thousands of delighted children by Santa himself over the holiday season. We would not hesitate to hire him again, or to recommend his services as an illustrator and designer.
Experience
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Currency Marketing
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Canada
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Animator
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Feb 2021 - Present
Lead Animator, in charge of direction, design and animation for 'It's a money thing' video series.
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Graphic Designer & Animator
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Apr 2016 - Feb 2021
Designer and digital animator for 'It's a money thing' video series.
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Freelance (self-employed)
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Vancouver, Canada Area
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Animator / Illustrator
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May 2008 - Present
Production of graphics, animation, digital and traditional media for a variety of projects with a focus on 2D design, motion graphics and character animation. Production of graphics, animation, digital and traditional media for a variety of projects with a focus on 2D design, motion graphics and character animation.
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Richmond News
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Canada
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Newspapers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Illustrator
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Mar 2013 - Present
Illustration of 'The rascally adventures of Minoru the Raccon' Biweekly colouring contest for Richmond News. Responsibilities include concept development, design of recurring animal characters and illustration using Sketchbook and Illustrator. Illustration of 'The rascally adventures of Minoru the Raccon' Biweekly colouring contest for Richmond News. Responsibilities include concept development, design of recurring animal characters and illustration using Sketchbook and Illustrator.
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Lightning Sprout Productions
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Vancouver, Canada Area
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Director of Media
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Jun 2011 - Jun 2014
Working with clients to produce creative projects, including start-up branding packages, directing & writing for documentaries and short films, animation, web design and graphic design. Working with clients to produce creative projects, including start-up branding packages, directing & writing for documentaries and short films, animation, web design and graphic design.
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Colliers
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Canada
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Illustrator
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Dec 2009 - Dec 2009
Illustration and design of "The Polar Bear Circus" holiday coloring book for Lansdowne Centre shopping mall marketing campaign. Illustration and design of "The Polar Bear Circus" holiday coloring book for Lansdowne Centre shopping mall marketing campaign.
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Logo Designer
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Nov 2009 - Nov 2009
Logo design package for DJ Revise / ReCreate records to accompany album release. Logo design package for DJ Revise / ReCreate records to accompany album release.
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Character Animator ( Flash)
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
Character animation for green fuzzy monster character using Flash Character animation for green fuzzy monster character using Flash
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Character Animation / Character Design
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Jun 2008 - Dec 2008
Character builds and animation using Flash. Also assisted in character design, layout and compositing. Character builds and animation using Flash. Also assisted in character design, layout and compositing.
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SoulCare in HealthCare (A Claritas Institute Program)
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Animator: 'On Wings of Light' picture book
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Jun 2006 - Aug 2006
Put picture book into animated form for use as a promotional item for events. Put picture book into animated form for use as a promotional item for events.
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Education
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2004 - 2008
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Bachelor, Media Arts; Animation
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