Bill Hinkson is a seasoned animation and design professional with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Affectionately known as “The Ice Man” for his ability to manage pressure with exceptional poise, Bill is a talented motion graphics artist and video producer. He specializes in 3D animation, motion graphics, editing, and broadcast design, delivering consistently high-quality results. Throughout his career, Bill has contributed to numerous high-profile broadcast projects, including work for the Food Network, the SPEED series, and Discovery's American Pickers. His portfolio showcases a massive range, from explainer videos to enterprise videos for clients such as Pepsi, BIC, IBM, Dell and UKG. Bill has held significant roles at renowned companies such as Blue Chip Films, Rejectbarn Design & Animation, and Palace Digital Studios. His technical proficiency encompasses a wide range of software, including Maxon Cinema 4D, Figma, After Effects and the full Adobe Suite of products. Whether working in agency environments or independently through his own studio, Bill remains a reliable and over-delivering partner on any video project.

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Bill Hinkson is a seasoned animation and design professional with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Affectionately known as “The Ice Man” for his ability to manage pressure with exceptional poise, Bill is a talented motion graphics artist and video producer. He specializes in 3D animation, motion graphics, editing, and broadcast design, delivering consistently high-quality results. Throughout his career, Bill has contributed to numerous high-profile broadcast projects, including work for the Food Network, the SPEED series, and Discovery's American Pickers. His portfolio showcases a massive range, from explainer videos to enterprise videos for clients such as Pepsi, BIC, IBM, Dell and UKG. Bill has held significant roles at renowned companies such as Blue Chip Films, Rejectbarn Design & Animation, and Palace Digital Studios. His technical proficiency encompasses a wide range of software, including Maxon Cinema 4D, Figma, After Effects and the full Adobe Suite of products. Whether working in agency environments or independently through his own studio, Bill remains a reliable and over-delivering partner on any video project.

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Bill Hinkson is a seasoned animation and design professional with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Affectionately known as “The Ice Man” for his ability to manage pressure with exceptional poise, Bill is a talented motion graphics artist and video producer. He specializes in 3D animation, motion graphics, editing, and broadcast design, delivering consistently high-quality results.

Throughout his career, Bill has contributed to numerous high-profile broadcast projects, including work for the Food Network, the SPEED series, and Discovery’s American Pickers. His portfolio showcases a massive range, from explainer videos to enterprise videos for clients such as Pepsi, BIC, IBM, Dell and UKG.

Bill has held significant roles at renowned companies such as Blue Chip Films, Rejectbarn Design & Animation, and Palace Digital Studios. His technical proficiency encompasses a wide range of software, including Maxon Cinema 4D, Figma, After Effects and the full Adobe Suite of products. Whether working in agency environments or independently through his own studio, Bill remains a reliable and over-delivering partner on any video project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Graphics Designer at Palace Digital Studios
March 31, 1998 - December 12, 2001
Character Designer & Animator at Headspin Technologies
March 20, 1997 - March 31, 1998
Managing Partner at Rejectbarn Design & Animation
December 20, 2001 - March 1, 2008
Lead Designer at Blue Chip Films
March 3, 2008 - March 19, 2009
Owner/Animator & Designer at Bill Hinkson Design
April 1, 2009 - Present

Education

Degree in 3D and Advanced 3D Animation at School of Communication Arts
August 30, 1995 - August 30, 1996

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment