First Class Honours graduate in Computer Animation Arts with 4+ years of experience using Autodesk Maya, building animations across a range of characters and creatures. He has also developed skills through multiple rigs and character/creature animation-focused projects during university. He brings long-standing passion for animation (from early work through Flash and Source Filmmaker) and applies that enthusiasm in a professional, team-friendly way. Alongside his animation work, he has strong Adobe Creative Suite skills and practical IT/admin experience, helping him deliver under deadlines and collaborate effectively.

Michael Elder

First Class Honours graduate in Computer Animation Arts with 4+ years of experience using Autodesk Maya, building animations across a range of characters and creatures. He has also developed skills through multiple rigs and character/creature animation-focused projects during university. He brings long-standing passion for animation (from early work through Flash and Source Filmmaker) and applies that enthusiasm in a professional, team-friendly way. Alongside his animation work, he has strong Adobe Creative Suite skills and practical IT/admin experience, helping him deliver under deadlines and collaborate effectively.

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First Class Honours graduate in Computer Animation Arts with 4+ years of experience using Autodesk Maya, building animations across a range of characters and creatures. He has also developed skills through multiple rigs and character/creature animation-focused projects during university.

He brings long-standing passion for animation (from early work through Flash and Source Filmmaker) and applies that enthusiasm in a professional, team-friendly way. Alongside his animation work, he has strong Adobe Creative Suite skills and practical IT/admin experience, helping him deliver under deadlines and collaborate effectively.

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Work Experience

Part Time Volunteer (Charity Support / IT & Admin) at ESTEEM Clydesdale
February 3, 2017 - Present
Helped design the charity logo and brand. Provided general IT support and handled day-to-day admin duties, supporting a community-focused, resource-driven environment.
Admin Generalist at Citizens’ Advice Bureau
January 1, 2015 - September 1, 2017
Worked in a busy, fast-paced setting managing deadlines and collaborating with colleagues to deliver results quickly. Designed leaflets, flyers, and materials for the Annual General Meetings, while preparing presentations and supporting office workflows.

Education

BSc (Hons) Computer Animation Arts at University of the West of Scotland
September 1, 2022 - July 7, 2026
First Class

Qualifications

Microsoft Office Specialist (Word, Excel, Outlook)
June 1, 2015 - June 26, 2015

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization
    3D Animation Showreel
    Animation portfolio showing the animations I produced in Autodesk Maya during my time at University of the West of Scotland. I was awarded a First Class Honours degree. animator 3DAnimation Maya UWS UniversityoftheWestofScotland

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