Hayden Barrett

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Junior Character Animator / Visualisation Artist at Foster+Partners
May 1, 2024 - Present
Making character animations for crowd and character assets as part of the visualisation team. Running motion capture sessions with the MoveAi system, creating animation documentation and presenting in reviews for projects and shoots. Recording mocap and face capture with MoveAi and FaceApp, characterisation, clean up and additional animation in Maya. Creating cloth simulations on Marvelous Designer and implementing crowd characters into scenes in Anima using 4D and 3D people. Primarily using Maya for motion capture clean-up and animations. Presenting work and attending frequent meetings to discuss workflows, pipelines and projects. Working to tight, frequent deadlines on multiple projects.
Junior Character Animator /Visualisation Artist at Foster+Partners
May 1, 2024 - Present
Making character animations for crowd and character assets as part of the visualisation team. Running motion capture sessions with the MoveAi system, creating animation documentation and presenting in reviews for projects and shoots. Recording mocap and face capture with MoveAi and FaceApp, characterisation, clean up and additional animation in Maya. Making and creating cloth simulations on Marvellous Designer and implementing crowd characters into scenes in Anima using 4D and 3D people. Primarily using Maya for motion capture clean-up and animations. Presenting work and attending frequent meetings to discuss workflows, pipelines and projects. Working to tight, frequent deadlines on multiple projects.
Junior Animator at Purple Media
October 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Creating key frame animations for characters and working with motion capture, specifically Rokoko. Using Maya primarily and Unreal for rendering. Making animations for clients that make requests & in house projects. Working with the small immersive department that all specialise in different areas. Leading & working in motion capture sessions with paid actors, working to a time schedule. Motion capture tech (Rokoko). Independently troubleshooting issues. Sometimes completing other 3D related tasks like FX, rigging.
Freelance Editing and Content Creation at Sorinteq Academy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Creating visual adverts, media content and e-learning resources for a cyber security company. Using After Effects, UE5, Filmora.
Footwear & Front of Shop Generalist at Sports Direct
June 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Constantly changing roles from front of store stock, to footwear, to delivery dependant on the need. Working a lot with team members at busy periods and under pressure. Dealing with multiple customers and selling goods. Collaborated with the other staff members to ensure service. Working in busy environments and under heavy pressure periods in the year.
Content Creator at HGBfilms (YouTube)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Creating, editing and posting online videos consisting of Visual Effects projects, stop motion animations and more.

Education

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Visual Effects at Birmingham City University
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023
Level 3 Sports Diploma at Sutton Coldfield College
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
GCSEs at Arthur Terry Secondary School
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017
Bachelor of Science with Honours Visual Effects at Birmingham City University
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023
Level 3 Sports Diploma at Sutton Coldfield College
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
Bachelor of Science with Honours Visual Effects at Birmingham City University
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023
Level 3 Sports Diploma at Sutton Coldfield College
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
Bachelor of Science with Honours Visual Effects at Birmingham City University
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023
Level 3 Sports Diploma at Sutton Coldfield College
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
GCSEs at Arthur Terry Secondary School
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017

Qualifications

Sorinteq Academy Certificate: Creating visual adverts, media content and e-learning resources for a cyber security company
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Real Estate & Construction, Retail