Creative Director - Animation

• Jul 2022 - Present

Creative vision: set the creative vision for the project and ensures that all elements of the animation, including characters, story, and design, are aligned with this vision. Concept development: create a script and/ or work with the writing and production teams to develop and refine the concept for the animation. Storyboarding: Create storyboards that outline the visual and narrative elements of the animation. Character design: Create unique and memorable characters that are appropriate for the story and target audience. Motion graphics: Direct the animation of characters and objects, including movement, timing, and special effects. Quality control: Review the work of the animators and provides feedback to ensure that all elements of the animation are of high quality and meet the creative vision. Team management: Lead a team of artists and animators and is responsible for with producer managing their workload and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. Communication: Communicate with clients, stakeholders, and other members of the production team to ensure that projects are completed on time and to the required standard. Show less

Art Director

• Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

Drive projects from concept to completion, working closely with the Project Manager to manage resources, prioritise workloads and ensure deadlines are always met. With copywriter create integrated creative ideas and create visual direction across a variety of visual and advertising formats, and develop new ideas for the brands. Work closely with the Creative Director to spot opportunities and expand the creative output of the team. Develop creative shoot photo and video concepts from initial idea, research, mood board phase and execute them to completion. Lead and direct designers and editors to execute on the creative vision and strategy, to create design experiences across a broad range of different media. Supervise post-production: image selection, retouch comments and oversee retouch/grade. Developing creative briefs to be shared with internal and external parties. Liaising with the wider online and marketing teams to ensure content is used and distributed effectively. Presenting concept ideas to clients, the Creative Director, accounts teams and other relevant parties Show less

Art Director / Animation Director

• Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

Animation Director

• Nov 2019 - 2020

Director / Animator

• May 2018 - Dec 2018

Director and animator for short stop-motion thriller RoadkillAWARDS72nd CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 2019 - Cinefondation SelectionAESTHETICA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2019 - Winner Best Animation31ST GALWAY FILM FLEADF 2019 - Winner of Best International Short AnimationBAFTA STUDENT FILM AWARDS 2019 - ShortlistCHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - Official SelectionTOFI FEST 2019 - Official SelectionOSNABRÜCK INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL 2019 - Official SelectionWARSAW FILM FESTIVAL 2019 - Official SelectionKAOHSUING FILM FESTIVAL 2019 - Official SelectionBFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2019 - Official SelectionNORWICH FILM FESTIVAL 2019 - Official SelectionENCOUNTERS FILM FESTIVAL 2019 - Official SelectionDC SHORTS FESTIVAL 2019 - Official SelectionMOLODIST, 48th KYIV INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2019 - Short Film Official SelectionVLADIVOSTOK IFF PACIFIC MERIDIAN - In Short program selection Show less

Lead Senior Animator

• Apr 2020 - Nov 2021

Develop original ideas, evolve a design approach, and create content. Deliver visual direction across a variety of visual formats. Work closely with writers, editors, videographers and a client services team, collaborate with the, editorial, production, creative team to brainstorm and enhance innovative outputs that align with client brief. Determine which media and design techniques are most appropriate to support ideas and tell a captivating story. Presents concepts internally and to clients through captivating visual media and verbal communication Manage creative workflow, define and prioritise tasks, assign and regularly check on the progress of the team’s deliverables; Lead junior animators and freelancers. Ensure that the work of the team follows the quality standards, artistic direction and set deadlines; Understand the client brand and work with other departments to ensure consistency. Review content, obtain internal and client feedback and ensures work meets clients standards. Motivate and develop the team and act as a mentor on technical and artistic aspects. Take part in photo sessions and video shoots to guide visual direction. Show less

Senior Creative

• Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

Animation Director

• Dec 2017 - Feb 2018

Short Social Media Clip. Stop Motion Food Animation. Short Social Media Clip. Stop Motion Food Animation.

Director / Animator

• Oct 2017 - Feb 2018

Director and Animator of short charcoal animated film "Don McCullin Mind of an Artist" Director and Animator of short charcoal animated film "Don McCullin Mind of an Artist"

Graphic Designer

• 2009 - 2017

Freelance Art Director / Animator

• Feb 2013 - Apr 2013

Instructional Security Video for City of Derry Airport Instructional Security Video for City of Derry Airport

Graphic Designer

• Oct 2007 - Jan 2009

The role within the combined Bid and Marketing Team involved supporting Business Development, Marketing and communication activities. It also involved supporting wider company delivery teams to produce high quality, effectively designed materials that conveyed a professional and creative image aligned with company brand values. As part of the Marketing Support, I played a central role in owning, developing and implementing branding / visual identity guidelines that standardise company documents, design and collateral. Maintenance of Marketing collateral was also part of the role, and I was responsible for ensuring the look and feel of company stationery was consistent with guidelines and managed overall marketing literature and communications. Lastly, I worked closely with an in-house developer played a central role in the development, design and maintenance of the company website. Show less

Freelance Graphic Designer

• Feb 2006 - Nov 2008

Junior Graphic Designer

• Jan 2005 - Nov 2005