Hi, I’m Charles Edwards, a 3D animator specializing in hand-keyed character performance for humans and creatures. With five years of professional experience, I bring characters to life through thoughtful posing, timing, and expressive motion. I'm eager to contribute to a creative team, grow my craft, and deliver engaging visuals that resonate with audiences and clients alike.…

Charles Edwards

Hi, I’m Charles Edwards, a 3D animator specializing in hand-keyed character performance for humans and creatures. With five years of professional experience, I bring characters to life through thoughtful posing, timing, and expressive motion. I'm eager to contribute to a creative team, grow my craft, and deliver engaging visuals that resonate with audiences and clients alike.…

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Hi, I’m Charles Edwards, a 3D animator specializing in hand-keyed character performance for humans and creatures. With five years of professional experience, I bring characters to life through thoughtful posing, timing, and expressive motion. I’m eager to contribute to a creative team, grow my craft, and deliver engaging visuals that resonate with audiences and clients alike.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance 3D Animator at Self-Employed
June 1, 2019 - June 8, 2024
3D modeled, rigged, and animated video content to increase online engagement for entrepreneurs, musicians, and inventors.
3D Animation Instructor at Fruition Technology Labs (Headway Idea Labs)
June 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017
Created and taught original curriculum using Blender 3D software. Educated students on elements of 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, and animating.
3D Artist/ Medical Illustrator at Texas Medical Center Oncology
February 1, 2012 - July 1, 2012
Creatively designed, 3D modeled, textured and rendered medical infographic to explain innovative medical procedure.
Freelance 3D Animator at Self-Employed / Freelance
June 1, 2019 - Present
Self-employed freelance 3D artist who models, rigs, and animates video content to increase online engagement for entrepreneurs, musicians, and inventors. Experience includes lifelike and stylized character animation, creature animation, and motion content for marketing and product showcases.
3D Animation Instructor at Fruition Technology Labs (Headway Idea Labs)
March 1, 2017 - September 26, 2025
Created and taught original curriculum using Blender 3D software. Instructed elements of 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, and animating to help students develop practical skills.
3D Artist / Medical Illustrator at Texas Medical Center Oncology
July 1, 2012 - September 26, 2025
Creatively designed, 3D modeled, textured, and rendered a medical infographic to explain an innovative medical procedure.
Freelance 3D Animator at Self-Employed
June 1, 2019 - November 2, 2025
Created 3D modeled, rigged, and animated video content to increase online engagement for entrepreneurs, musicians, and inventors.
3D Animation Instructor at Fruition Technology Labs (Headway Idea Labs)
March 1, 2017 - March 1, 2017
Created and taught original curriculum using Blender 3D software. Taught elements of 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, and animating.
3D Artist/ Medical Illustrator at Texas Medical Center Oncology
July 1, 2012 - July 1, 2012
Creatively designed, 3D modeled, textured and rendered 2D medical infographic to explain innovative medical procedure.
3D Artist/Medical Illustrator at Texas Medical Center Oncology
February 1, 2012 - July 1, 2012
Creatively designed, 3D modeled, textured, and rendered a medical infographic to explain an innovative medical procedure.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Full Sail University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Animation at Full Sail University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation at Full Sail University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation at Full Sail University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation at Full Sail University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation at Full Sail University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Advanced Achievement Award (Student of the Year)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Advanced Achievement Award (Student of the Year)
January 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Advanced Achievement Award (Student of the Year)
January 1, 2019 - November 2, 2025
Advanced Achievement Award (Student of the Year)
January 1, 2019 - December 19, 2025
Advanced Achievement Award (Student of the Year)
January 1, 2019 - April 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other

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