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Hi, I’m Daniel Poulter, a 2D animator and rigger based in Bristol, UK. I love to create bright bold animation using rigged cut out animation and hand drawn animation in Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate and TV Paint. If you’re looking for help on a project, feel free to get in touch!
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Experience Level
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Junior 2D Rigger at Blue Zoo
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025Rigged for a 2D pre-school series in Toon Boom Harmony, including bone, curved and envelope deformations. Created new rigs and redresses for a variety of characters (including humans and animals) and designed/rigged props. Troubleshooted, tested and optimized rigs to be animator-friendly and production-ready. Built Master Controllers to streamline the animation process. Designed character turnarounds in Photoshop to ensure visual consistency for rigging.
2D Animator at Create Studios
June 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024Pitched, developed and animated a hybrid live-action animated short film featuring 2D street art coming to life. Animated in Toon Boom and comped in After Effects.
Studio Intern at Create Studios
April 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024Internship to create pitches, short films, music videos, and marketing with live-action shoots and animation.
2D Animator / Rigger at Children Show Pilot
September 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024Animated in Toon Boom and edited a short, animated pilot for a Bristol-based director/actor’s children show idea.
Online Content Creator at Stop Mo Studios
April 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023Created motion graphics, animated social media video content and concept art for a film fundraiser about health.
2D Animator at Stop Mo Studios
October 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Completed Toon Boom animation for multiple short films.
2D Animator at Stop Mo Studios
May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021Completed Toon Boom animation for multiple short films.
2D Animator at Stop Mo Studios
June 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Completed Toon Boom animation for multiple short films.
Animator / Participant at 48-Hour Film Challenges
February 1, 2021 - April 1, 2025Animated and edited multiple 48-hour films, including DV Mission, Cardiff Quickdraw and Sci-Fi London.
Instagram Content Creator (Volunteer) at Tips&Bricks (LEGO fan page)
September 1, 2023 - PresentCreating motion graphics, Reels and posts for LEGO fan page Instagram with 120k+ followers.
Education
BA(Hons) Animation at University of the West of England, Bristol
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2019Toon Boom Harmony Rigging Course at Adam’s Animation Academy
May 4, 2021 - May 14, 2021Social Media Training Course (4 Weeks) at Create Studios
October 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023Moho Rigging Course at Adam’s Animation Academy
October 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025Qualifications
BA(Hons) Animation
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2019Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment
Experience Level
Intermediate
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Intermediate
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Beginner
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