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I’m a Toronto-based 3D animator and visual designer who brings ideas to life through character modeling, motion graphics, and polished video assets. I love translating client vision into engaging, cinematic deliverables and collaborating with teams to tell compelling stories through animation and design. Currently pursuing advanced studies in Computer Animation, I also run an online rare plant store to explore visual merchandising and brand storytelling. My toolkit spans Maya, Blender, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and beyond, with a focus on practical, high-quality results for advertising, events, and digital media.…I’m a Toronto-based 3D animator and visual designer who brings ideas to life through character modeling, motion graphics, and polished video assets. I love translating client vision into engaging, cinematic deliverables and collaborating with teams to tell compelling stories through animation and design. Currently pursuing advanced studies in Computer Animation, I also run an online rare plant store to explore visual merchandising and brand storytelling. My toolkit spans Maya, Blender, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and beyond, with a focus on practical, high-quality results for advertising, events, and digital media.

Michael A Adigwe

3D Designer, 3D Animator, 3D Visualizer, +5

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I’m a Toronto-based 3D animator and visual designer who brings ideas to life through character modeling, motion graphics, and polished video assets. I love translating client vision into engaging, cinematic deliverables and collaborating with teams to tell compelling stories through animation and design. Currently pursuing advanced studies in Computer Animation, I also run an online rare plant store to explore visual merchandising and brand storytelling. My toolkit spans Maya, Blender, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and beyond, with a focus on practical, high-quality results for advertising, events, and digital media.…I’m a Toronto-based 3D animator and visual designer who brings ideas to life through character modeling, motion graphics, and polished video assets. I love translating client vision into engaging, cinematic deliverables and collaborating with teams to tell compelling stories through animation and design. Currently pursuing advanced studies in Computer Animation, I also run an online rare plant store to explore visual merchandising and brand storytelling. My toolkit spans Maya, Blender, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and beyond, with a focus on practical, high-quality results for advertising, events, and digital media.

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I’m a Toronto-based 3D animator and visual designer who brings ideas to life through character modeling, motion graphics, and polished video assets. I love translating client vision into engaging, cinematic deliverables and collaborating with teams to tell compelling stories through animation and design.

Currently pursuing advanced studies in Computer Animation, I also run an online rare plant store to explore visual merchandising and brand storytelling. My toolkit spans Maya, Blender, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and beyond, with a focus on practical, high-quality results for advertising, events, and digital media.

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Work Experience

Plant Specialist / E-commerce Owner at Outer Flora (Online Rare Plant Store), Toronto, Ontario

January 1, 2021 - Present

Operate online specialty store with a focus on visual presentation and customer education.

Visual Merchandiser and Plant Care Specialist at Tails and Scales, Toronto, Ontario

January 1, 2021 - October 4, 2025

Created seasonal displays to enhance visual appeal and sales. Designed terrarium displays that became popular store features.

Visual Merchandiser and Plant Care Specialist at Tails and Scales

January 1, 2021 - October 4, 2025

Maintained diverse plant collections with systematic care protocols; designed terrarium displays that became popular store features with attention to quality and detail.

Plant Specialist at Outer Flora (Online Rare Plant Store)

January 1, 2021 - Present

Successfully obtained approval for all submitted CITES import permits and documentation. Navigated complex Canadian government import regulations for rare plant species.

Visual Merchandiser and Plant Care Specialist at Tails and Scales

January 1, 2021 - October 4, 2025

Maintained diverse plant collections with systematic care protocols. Designed terrarium displays that became popular store features with attention to quality and detail.

Visual Merchandiser at 401 Games, Toronto, ON

January 1, 2020 - October 4, 2025

Utilized visual merchandising skills to create appealing product displays.

Visual Merchandiser at 401 Games

January 1, 2020 - October 4, 2025

Organized and managed trading card game tournaments and events for students; utilized visual merchandising skills to create appealing product displays.

Plant Specialist at Outer Flora (Online Rare Plant Store)

January 1, 2020 - Present

Successfully obtained approval for all submitted CITES import permits and documentation; navigated complex Canadian government import regulations for rare plant species.

Visual Merchandiser at 401 Games

January 1, 2020 - October 4, 2025

Organized and managed trading card game tournaments and events for students. Utilized visual merchandising skills to create appealing product displays.

Graphic Designer and Video Editor at University of Toronto, Student Life Communications

January 1, 2018 - October 4, 2025

Produced animated projects and advertising using professional-grade equipment. Developed animated video advertisements using Adobe Animate, Character Animator, and Photoshop. Designed and rigged 3D character models for integration into advertisement videos. Created visual communication materials for student engagement. Collaborated with communications team on visual design projects and campaign development.

Graphic Designer and Video Editor at University of Toronto, Student Life Communications

January 1, 2018 - October 4, 2025

Produced animated projects and advertisements using professional-grade equipment; developed animated video advertisements using Adobe Animate, Character Animator, and Photoshop; designed and rigged 3D character models for integration into advertisement videos.

Graphic Designer and Video Editor at University of Toronto, Student Life Communications

January 1, 2018 - October 4, 2025

Produced animated projects and advertisements using professional-grade equipment. Developed animated video advertisements using Adobe Animate, Character Animator, and Photoshop. Designed and rigged 3D character models for integration into advertisement videos.

Computer Animation Specialist at Freelance Projects: Animation and Communications

January 1, 2017 - Present

Created 3D animated works and digital art for advertising logos, videos, and event posters. Developed character models and animations for promotional materials using Maya and Blender. Designed motion graphics for events and presentations using After Effects. Collaborated with clients to translate creative vision into animated deliverables. Applied animation principles including timing, weight, and appeal to create engaging content. Managed multiple concurrent projects while maintaining consistent quality and meeting deadlines.

Computer Animation Specialist at Animation and Communications (Freelance)

January 1, 2017 - Present

Created 3D animated works and digital art projects for various clients; developed character models and animations for promotional materials; designed motion graphics for events and presentations with attention to quality and detail.

Computer Animation Specialist at Animation and Communications (Freelance)

January 1, 2017 - Present

Created 3D animated works and digital art projects for various clients. Developed character models and animations for promotional materials. Designed motion graphics for events and presentations with attention to quality and detail.