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I've been working in animation for over 20 years on various productions, including animated music videos, children's television programs, commercials, and games. I've been involved in every stage of production throughout the years. My diverse experience means I can seamlessly jump into any stage of the creative process.…

Cindy Blakney

2D Animator, Illustrator, Concept Artist, +3

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I've been working in animation for over 20 years on various productions, including animated music videos, children's television programs, commercials, and games. I've been involved in every stage of production throughout the years. My diverse experience means I can seamlessly jump into any stage of the creative process.…

Available to hire

I’ve been working in animation for over 20 years on various productions, including animated music videos, children’s television programs, commercials, and games. I’ve been involved in every stage of production throughout the years. My diverse experience means I can seamlessly jump into any stage of the creative process.

Skills

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Animator at Trapeze Animation

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006

Focused on animation, character design, prop design, and concept art

Creative Lead, Animation Supervisor at Fatkat Animation

January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008

Key roles in two separate contracts managing and overseeing animation, character design, layout, storyboards, and audio/video editing.

Instructor at Gaming and Animation Institute of Fredericton

September 1, 2011 - June 29, 2012

Taught Photoshop, Animation, design and layout, supervised Labs, administered advertising, and conducted promotional presentations and workshops.

Animator/Storyboard Artist at Cupcake Digital

September 1, 2012 - December 23, 2015

Concept art, animation, storyboarding, posing, and game asset creation.

Contract Animator at Copernicus Animation Studio

June 3, 2013 - August 31, 2012

Animation

Freelance Animator/Artist at Freelance

January 2, 2006 - December 22, 2017

Provided services to various clients including animation, art direction. graphic design, game asset creation, and presentation design.

Art Director at First Mobile Education

January 2, 2017 - December 22, 2022

Directed art and animation, specializing in game asset design and creation, graphic design for web and print, UI, pitch decks, presentation, teaching, event planning.

Lead FX Animator at Loogaroo Animation Studio

September 5, 2022 - Present

Lead FX animation design, creation and organization - various children's television programs.