View my work at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Hi, I’m Gordon Shier, an artist and storyteller with a love for pixel art and animation. I’m looking for a project I can sink my teeth into, to truly invest myself creatively and make tangible progress in my abilities as an artist and storyteller. I’d like an environment where I am motivated by the skill and character of my peers, and can form an authentic bond with the people whose goals I share. I’m excited to collaborate with a talented team, bringing strong layout, posing, and animation skills to life while continuing to grow and contribute to compelling stories.

Gordon Shier

View my work at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Hi, I’m Gordon Shier, an artist and storyteller with a love for pixel art and animation. I’m looking for a project I can sink my teeth into, to truly invest myself creatively and make tangible progress in my abilities as an artist and storyteller. I’d like an environment where I am motivated by the skill and character of my peers, and can form an authentic bond with the people whose goals I share. I’m excited to collaborate with a talented team, bringing strong layout, posing, and animation skills to life while continuing to grow and contribute to compelling stories.

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View my work at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Hi, I’m Gordon Shier, an artist and storyteller with a love for pixel art and animation. I’m looking for a project I can sink my teeth into, to truly invest myself creatively and make tangible progress in my abilities as an artist and storyteller. I’d like an environment where I am motivated by the skill and character of my peers, and can form an authentic bond with the people whose goals I share.

I’m excited to collaborate with a talented team, bringing strong layout, posing, and animation skills to life while continuing to grow and contribute to compelling stories.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Character Animator at No Pest Productions (Driven Out)
June 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Character animation for a project, creating highly detailed animations from pre-existing sprites with a strong emphasis on weight, consistency, and structure.
Character & Effects Animator at Topher Duguay - Untitled Game
January 1, 2017 - Present
Character and Effects Animation – developing simple, readable RPG animations from both pre-existing and original sprites; emphasized strong posing and dynamic movement; created effects work (abstract and practical).
Illustrator at MirSad Saci - Deathless
September 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Illustration work for 'Deathless' for MirSad Saci.
Illustrator/Animator at Matthieu Mss and Muralfest
May 1, 2018 - May 20, 2018
Animated mural work; created a series of open-source illustrations to colourfully demonstrate concepts of personal growth.
Character Animator at No Pest Productions
June 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Character animation for 'Driven Out' project; created highly detailed animations from pre-existing spirits with emphasis on weight, consistency, and structure.
Character Animation and Effects at Topher Duguay
January 1, 2017 - Present
Untitled game project; creating readable RPG animations from both pre-existing and original sprites; emphasis on strong posing, dynamic movement, and effects work (abstract and practical).
Illustrator at College of the Rockies
July 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Illustration series for open source illustrations to demonstrate concepts of personal growth.
Illustrator at Mirsad Saci
September 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018
Illustrations for the project 'Deathless'.
Art Direction and Animation at Matthieu Mssan & Mural Fest
May 1, 2018 - Present
Art direction and animation for a vivid pixel-art style mural; created highly detailed dynamic animations and designed characters integrated into the story; contributed to general story development.

Education

Art Fundamentals Program at Sheridan Institute
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Animation Program at Seneca College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Art Fundamentals Program at Sheridan Institute
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Animation Program at Seneca College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education