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I’m an award-winning 2D animator who’s been creating charming, well-observed character and animal movement for film, TV, advertising, sprite and social media animation, and large-scale projection work since graduating from UCA Farnham in 2010. My love of birds and my passion for expressive, frame-by-frame storytelling strongly influence both my professional work and the personal projects I keep returning to. I enjoy taking on new 2D challenges, whether that means working in TVPaint, Toon Boom Harmony, or Adobe Animate, supporting teams through layout, timing, and model corrections, or mentoring students and interns. Across UK and international productions, I’ve contributed to everything from distinctive graphic animation styles to detailed classic hand-drawn work—always aiming for movement that feels alive, intentional, and full of personality.…I’m an award-winning 2D animator who’s been creating charming, well-observed character and animal movement for film, TV, advertising, sprite and social media animation, and large-scale projection work since graduating from UCA Farnham in 2010. My love of birds and my passion for expressive, frame-by-frame storytelling strongly influence both my professional work and the personal projects I keep returning to. I enjoy taking on new 2D challenges, whether that means working in TVPaint, Toon Boom Harmony, or Adobe Animate, supporting teams through layout, timing, and model corrections, or mentoring students and interns. Across UK and international productions, I’ve contributed to everything from distinctive graphic animation styles to detailed classic hand-drawn work—always aiming for movement that feels alive, intentional, and full of personality.

Emma Wakley

2D Animator, Animator, Animation Director, +4

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I’m an award-winning 2D animator who’s been creating charming, well-observed character and animal movement for film, TV, advertising, sprite and social media animation, and large-scale projection work since graduating from UCA Farnham in 2010. My love of birds and my passion for expressive, frame-by-frame storytelling strongly influence both my professional work and the personal projects I keep returning to. I enjoy taking on new 2D challenges, whether that means working in TVPaint, Toon Boom Harmony, or Adobe Animate, supporting teams through layout, timing, and model corrections, or mentoring students and interns. Across UK and international productions, I’ve contributed to everything from distinctive graphic animation styles to detailed classic hand-drawn work—always aiming for movement that feels alive, intentional, and full of personality.…I’m an award-winning 2D animator who’s been creating charming, well-observed character and animal movement for film, TV, advertising, sprite and social media animation, and large-scale projection work since graduating from UCA Farnham in 2010. My love of birds and my passion for expressive, frame-by-frame storytelling strongly influence both my professional work and the personal projects I keep returning to. I enjoy taking on new 2D challenges, whether that means working in TVPaint, Toon Boom Harmony, or Adobe Animate, supporting teams through layout, timing, and model corrections, or mentoring students and interns. Across UK and international productions, I’ve contributed to everything from distinctive graphic animation styles to detailed classic hand-drawn work—always aiming for movement that feels alive, intentional, and full of personality.

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I’m an award-winning 2D animator who’s been creating charming, well-observed character and animal movement for film, TV, advertising, sprite and social media animation, and large-scale projection work since graduating from UCA Farnham in 2010. My love of birds and my passion for expressive, frame-by-frame storytelling strongly influence both my professional work and the personal projects I keep returning to.

I enjoy taking on new 2D challenges, whether that means working in TVPaint, Toon Boom Harmony, or Adobe Animate, supporting teams through layout, timing, and model corrections, or mentoring students and interns. Across UK and international productions, I’ve contributed to everything from distinctive graphic animation styles to detailed classic hand-drawn work—always aiming for movement that feels alive, intentional, and full of personality.

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Work Experience

2D Animator at TRIGGER (Tokyo Layout / First Key Animation)

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Worked on the 2D animation pipeline for Delicious in Dungeon Season 2, contributing Tokyo layout and first key animation to support the series’ distinctive character motion.

Animator (2D Character Animator / Layout / First Key Animation) at TRIGGER, Tokyo

January 1, 2025 - Present

Animated in Toon Boom Harmony in a distinctive graphic style for the 'Inner World' sections, contributing key animation and layout as part of detailed episode production.

Animator at Banijay UK, London

January 1, 2024 - Present

Worked on 'Simon’s Cat', contributing animation for episodes and maintaining the character’s established comedic timing and performance style.

Animator at Banijay UK (Simon’s Cat)

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Animated for Simon’s Cat, supporting production needs for character movement and timing in a way that maintains the show’s iconic style.

2D Animator at Blinkink (Zxience Report)

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Produced 2D animation for the Adidas ‘Zxience Report’ as part of the campaign’s visual motion requirements.

2D Animator at Mummu (Take it to 200)

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Animated ‘Take it to 200’ for Spotify/Cinnamon Toast Crunch, delivering 2D character animation in support of brand storytelling.

Lead Animator at Mick Lauer, L.A (The Cherry Family - Pet Magic)

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Led 2D animation for Cherry Insurance, supporting character performance and expressive movement throughout the project.

2D Animator at Mummu, London

January 1, 2020 - Present

Animated 2D content for 'Take it to 200' (Spotify / Cinnamon Toast Crunch), contributing to timing, motion, and final deliverables.

Lead Animator (2D) at Mick Lauer, L.A

January 1, 2020 - Present

Led animation on 'The Cherry Family - Pet Magic' (Cherry Insurance), providing character motion and supporting overall production animation quality.

Social Media Ads Director / Lead Animator / Designer at Nocci (Seattle) - Rebrand

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Directed social media ads and led animation and design work for the Nocci rebrand, creating engaging visuals for ongoing social campaigns.

2D Animator / 2D Rotoscoping and Animation at Nexus Studios

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020

Animated and rotoscoped for Samsung ‘Moon’, Ketel One Vodka ‘Wonderful World’, and Volkswagen ‘The Last Mile’, as well as additional branded social content including ‘Thank You Song’ and ‘Facebook Scenes’.

Lead Animator / Animator / Layout at Illuminated Films (Edinburgh)

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Provided lead animation, additional animation, and layout for ‘A Bear Named Wojtek’ and ‘Father Christmas to the Rescue’, using detailed classic hand-drawn techniques in TVPaint.

2D Character Animator at The Bible Project

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020

Animated multiple ‘Inner World’ episodes in Toon Boom Harmony in a graphic style contrasting with the ‘Outer World’, producing consistent character animation across episodes 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.

Animator/Illustrator at Sons of Graham (SUS: Explore Easter)

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Created 2D animation and illustration assets for the ‘SUS: Explore Easter’ film projects, combining charming visuals with clear animation timing.

Motion Graphics Lecturer Associate Lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Delivered motion graphics teaching and supported student learning through practical instruction and project-based guidance.

Social Media Ads Director / Lead Animator / Designer at Nocci, Seattle

January 1, 2019 - Present

Directed and designed social media ads and led animation and design work as part of a broader brand and rebrand rollout.

2D Animator at Blinkink, London

January 1, 2019 - Present

Created 2D animation for the 'Zxience Report' (Adidas), supporting campaign visuals and motion design within the production pipeline.

Motion Graphics Lecturer (Associate Lecturer) at Buckinghamshire New University

January 1, 2019 - Present

Taught and supported animation-focused students through motion graphics teaching, mentoring, and course delivery.

Animator at Peppa Pig (The Elf Factory), Season 6

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Animated on Peppa Pig: The Elf Factory (Season 6), and developed confidence in CelAction 2D during the role.

2D Animator at Cassie’s Story (Not To Scale)

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Worked as a 2D animator and supported rotoscoping and animation tasks for Everything is Better Together (B&W Whiskey).

Animator at Peppa Pig, London

January 1, 2018 - Present

Animated for Peppa Pig Season 6 ('The Elf Factory'), contributing frame-by-frame performance consistent with the show’s style and production standards.

Animator/Illustrator at Sons of Graham, Bristol

January 1, 2018 - Present

Created animation and illustrations for 'SUS: Explore Easter' films, supporting storytelling through 2D visuals and character performance.

Lead Animator / Animator at Eagle Eye Drama

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Animated for Clown and The Abominable Snowbaby (Channel 4), contributing lead and supporting animation using detailed 2D character work.

2D Character Animator at The Bible Project, Oregon

January 1, 2017 - Present

Animated in Toon Boom Harmony on 'Sermon on the Mount' (episodes 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10), including work on the 'Inner World' sections in a graphic, contrasted style.

Animation Supervisor / Animator at Simon’s Cat (Studio AKA / Endemol UK)

November 1, 2016 - Present

Supervised animation for Simon’s Cat from November 2016 onward, creating TVPaint animatics as reference for CelAction animators and providing model and timing corrections to maintain the show’s iconic style. Also animated across multiple Simon’s Cat YouTube films including Pizza Cat, Snow Cat, Tough Love, Muddy Paws, Bedsheets, and Fish Tank.

Animation Supervisor / Animator at Studio AKA, London

January 1, 2016 - Present

Served as animation supervisor and animator on 'Hey Duggee!' (Season 2), supporting animation production and quality across episodes.

Lead Animator / Animator / Layout (Hand-drawn 2D) at Illuminated Films, Edinburgh

January 1, 2016 - Present

Animated detailed, classic hand-drawn sequences for 'A Bear Named Wojtek' and 'Father Christmas to the Rescue' (Barbour), including layout and lead animation responsibilities.

2D Animator at Moon Studio (Disney Jr Wildlife Jack)

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Served as lead animator for Disney Jr’s ‘Wildlife Jack’, supporting strong character performance and consistent animation quality.

Animation Supervisor / Animator at Endemol UK, London

January 1, 2015 - Present

Animated and supervised Simon’s Cat films in TVPaint, including animatics and reference for CelAction animators, plus model/timing corrections to preserve the iconic style.

2D Animator (Rotoscoping and Animation) at Cassie’s Story Not To Scale, London

January 1, 2015 - Present

Delivered 2D rotoscoping and animation for 'Everything is Better Together' (B&W Whiskey), contributing to character/figure motion and final animation timing.

Lead Animator / Animator (2D) at Eagle Eye Drama, London

January 1, 2014 - Present

Led animation and contributed as animator on 'Clown' and 'The Abominable Snowbaby' (Channel 4), supporting polished character performance and 2D motion.

2D Animator at Persistent Peril, Brighton

January 1, 2013 - Present

Animated for multiple projects including 'Beryl' (Cats Protection League), music video work, and projection/procedural deliverables such as Camp Bestival 2012 Finale projection.

2D Animator at Moon Studio, London/Brighton

January 1, 2012 - Present

Lead animated on 'Wildlife Jack' (Disney Jr) and contributed to additional 2D work across broadcast and studio deliverables.

2D Animator at CHROMA Collective (Camp Bestival Finales / Heliosphere)

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013

Worked as a 2D animator for Camp Bestival Finales in 2011, 2012, and 2013, and for ‘Heliosphere’ at the Brighton Festival 2013.

2D Animator at Persistent Peril (Beryl / Cats Protection League and additional projects)

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014

Animated across multiple campaigns and projects including ‘Beryl’ (Cats Protection League), ‘Fight for Everyone’ music video, ‘The Globe Playground’, ‘Tide Pods: Cleaning Scale’, and Camp Bestival 2012 finale projection work.

2D Animator / Projection Animator at CHROMA Collective, Brighton

January 1, 2011 - Present

Animated for Camp Bestival Finales (2011–2013) and festival work including 'Heliosphere' (Brighton Festival 2013), contributing to live-event visual outcomes.

Animator (2D Animation / Rotoscoping / Production)

January 1, 2010 - Present

Award-winning 2D animator working across a wide range of projects including frame-by-frame short films, sprite animation, projection mapping, children’s TV, ads and idents, social media animation, and teaching/mentoring.