I'm Callum Welch, a technically-minded 2D animator and illustrator based in Ipswich, UK. I specialise in bringing characters to life through drawing and animation, holding a First Class BA (Honours) in Animation from Middlesex University and delivering animation and motion graphics for a range of films and series, including work under NDA. I enjoy learning new software quickly and thrive both in team environments and when working independently. I regularly teach Level 4 and 5 Animation Skills and Animation Practice at Cambridge School of Art, lead animation and editing on various projects, and am committed to personal project development. I am a self-motivated, well-organised communicator who values clear collaboration and steady time management.

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I'm Callum Welch, a technically-minded 2D animator and illustrator based in Ipswich, UK. I specialise in bringing characters to life through drawing and animation, holding a First Class BA (Honours) in Animation from Middlesex University and delivering animation and motion graphics for a range of films and series, including work under NDA. I enjoy learning new software quickly and thrive both in team environments and when working independently. I regularly teach Level 4 and 5 Animation Skills and Animation Practice at Cambridge School of Art, lead animation and editing on various projects, and am committed to personal project development. I am a self-motivated, well-organised communicator who values clear collaboration and steady time management.

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I’m Callum Welch, a technically-minded 2D animator and illustrator based in Ipswich, UK. I specialise in bringing characters to life through drawing and animation, holding a First Class BA (Honours) in Animation from Middlesex University and delivering animation and motion graphics for a range of films and series, including work under NDA. I enjoy learning new software quickly and thrive both in team environments and when working independently.

I regularly teach Level 4 and 5 Animation Skills and Animation Practice at Cambridge School of Art, lead animation and editing on various projects, and am committed to personal project development. I am a self-motivated, well-organised communicator who values clear collaboration and steady time management.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Animator at Past Curfew
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Created animation and motion graphics for multiple films and series, including Man in the Dog Park (2021), That's the Fight Before Christmas (2021), Explorer (2022), American Pain (2022), Ghosts of Beirut (2023), AP Dhillon (2023), The Great Rhino Robbery (2024), The Program: Con s, Cults, and Kidnapping (2024), 99 (2024), Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story (2024), Mr. Scorse se (2025), Crime 101 (2026), and other NDA projects.
Associate Lecturer – Animation and Illustration at Cambridge School of Art
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Teaching Animation Skills and Animation Practice modules; regularly delivering sessions for Level 4 and Level 5 students.
Lead Animator at Blorg
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Led animation efforts for Regular, King of the Pill, and other projects yet to release.
Animator/Storyboard Artist at The Berry (Unreleased project)
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Animated and created storyboards for an unreleased project titled The Berry.
Animator/Storyboard Artist at The Berry (Unreleased project)
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Animated and created storyboards for an unreleased project titled The Berry.
Associate Lecturer – Animation and Illustration at Cambridge School of Art
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Teaching and mentoring animation modules; contributed to student project development.
Animator at Dulwich Picture Gallery
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Animator for The Story of Dulwich Picture Gallery project at Dulwich Picture Gallery.
Director at The Royal Air Force Museum, London
October 31, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Director for Ordnance and Navigational Aids project at the RAF Museum.
Title Animator at Passion Planet
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Title Animator for Wilding (2023) project.
Freelance Animator at Various MUSIC VIDEOS (Freelance)
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Animated music videos including Lamb’s Wool by Foster the People for multiple clients.

Education

BA (Honours) Animation at Middlesex University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
GCSEs and A Levels at Farlingaye High School
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013
Training Course at CelAction training course at Gaston’s Cave Ltd
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Training Course at School of Motion Animation training course
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
BA (Hons) Animation at Middlesex University
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
GCSEs and A Levels at Farlingaye High School
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025

Qualifications

CelAction training course
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
School of Motion Animation training course
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Professional Services