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Independent animator with 20+ years’ experience delivering award-winning 2D/3D and character animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling. A 2× Emmy Award winner, highly skilled in After Effects and cross-disciplinary animation (2D, 3D, stop-motion, and mixed media). Proven track record producing engaging content for Netflix, Coca-Cola, Samsung, Vodafone, Kellogg’s, Guinness, Cadbury, the Royal Opera House, and leading global agencies including BBDO, BBH, AMV, M&C Saatchi, Leo Burnett, and Saatchi & Saatchi. Experienced across the full production cycle — from script to final delivery.…Independent animator with 20+ years’ experience delivering award-winning 2D/3D and character animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling. A 2× Emmy Award winner, highly skilled in After Effects and cross-disciplinary animation (2D, 3D, stop-motion, and mixed media). Proven track record producing engaging content for Netflix, Coca-Cola, Samsung, Vodafone, Kellogg’s, Guinness, Cadbury, the Royal Opera House, and leading global agencies including BBDO, BBH, AMV, M&C Saatchi, Leo Burnett, and Saatchi & Saatchi. Experienced across the full production cycle — from script to final delivery.

Jim Cascarina

2D Animator, Animator, Character Designer, +5

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Independent animator with 20+ years’ experience delivering award-winning 2D/3D and character animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling. A 2× Emmy Award winner, highly skilled in After Effects and cross-disciplinary animation (2D, 3D, stop-motion, and mixed media). Proven track record producing engaging content for Netflix, Coca-Cola, Samsung, Vodafone, Kellogg’s, Guinness, Cadbury, the Royal Opera House, and leading global agencies including BBDO, BBH, AMV, M&C Saatchi, Leo Burnett, and Saatchi & Saatchi. Experienced across the full production cycle — from script to final delivery.…Independent animator with 20+ years’ experience delivering award-winning 2D/3D and character animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling. A 2× Emmy Award winner, highly skilled in After Effects and cross-disciplinary animation (2D, 3D, stop-motion, and mixed media). Proven track record producing engaging content for Netflix, Coca-Cola, Samsung, Vodafone, Kellogg’s, Guinness, Cadbury, the Royal Opera House, and leading global agencies including BBDO, BBH, AMV, M&C Saatchi, Leo Burnett, and Saatchi & Saatchi. Experienced across the full production cycle — from script to final delivery.

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Independent animator with 20+ years’ experience delivering award-winning 2D/3D and character animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling.

A 2× Emmy Award winner, highly skilled in After Effects and cross-disciplinary animation (2D, 3D, stop-motion, and mixed media). Proven track record producing engaging content for Netflix, Coca-Cola, Samsung, Vodafone, Kellogg’s, Guinness, Cadbury, the Royal Opera House, and leading global agencies including BBDO, BBH, AMV, M&C Saatchi, Leo Burnett, and Saatchi & Saatchi. Experienced across the full production cycle — from script to final delivery.

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Expert

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English

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Work Experience

Freelance Animator / Owner at Animated Supply Co.

December 1, 2014 - Present

Deliver end-to-end animation projects for leading global brands and agencies. Work spans broadcast, film, digital, social, and experiential campaigns. Notable clients: Netflix (Headspace series), Royal Opera House, Coca-Cola, Samsung, Vodafone, Kellogg’s, Guinness, Cadbury, Ford, Merlin Entertainments. Manage projects independently from pitch to delivery, ensuring creative quality and client satisfaction.

Freelance Animator at Multiple Studios & Agencies

January 1, 2014 - Present

Extensive freelance contracts with Jelly, Compost Creative, TheGreenRoom, Runningman Two, Everyone Agency, Nonsense London, Trouble Maker, Imagination, Digital Natives, Red Havas UK, Future Cities Catapult, seeper, Hogarth Worldwide, EF Education First, Team Eleven, and more. Key Highlights: Netflix Headspace Guide to Meditation animation & style development (Seasons 1–3). Royal Opera House illustrated and animated scenes integrated into live-action performance films. Barclays / Wall Street Journal / ITV Love Island broadcast-ready animations and composites. Theme Park Attraction (seeper) – lead 2D character animator for immersive entertainment. Numerous social and commercial campaigns for top global brands.

Founder / Co-Owner at Animatic Ltd.

March 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014

Co-founded boutique animation studio. Oversaw project management, accounts, artist recruitment, and creative direction.

Animator at MGV

January 1, 1999 - November 1, 2014

Developed animatics and 3D content for both pre-production and broadcast. Worked across traditional animation, stop-frame, 2D/3D, and editing. Built comprehensive cross-disciplinary expertise, laying the foundation for independent practice.