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I am a 2D/3D Character Animator and VFX Artist with a Master’s in 3D Animation, passionate about bringing characters to life through performance-driven animation, believable body mechanics, and expressive storytelling. I’ve worked across educational media, live productions, and film—creating animation that communicates emotion, personality, and story through every movement. I enjoy stylised, character-led storytelling and continually develop my portfolio inspired by feature animation pipelines to make characters feel alive and engaging.…I am a 2D/3D Character Animator and VFX Artist with a Master’s in 3D Animation, passionate about bringing characters to life through performance-driven animation, believable body mechanics, and expressive storytelling. I’ve worked across educational media, live productions, and film—creating animation that communicates emotion, personality, and story through every movement. I enjoy stylised, character-led storytelling and continually develop my portfolio inspired by feature animation pipelines to make characters feel alive and engaging.

Heidi Jayne White

Animator, Visual Effects Artist, Graphic Designer, +5

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I am a 2D/3D Character Animator and VFX Artist with a Master’s in 3D Animation, passionate about bringing characters to life through performance-driven animation, believable body mechanics, and expressive storytelling. I’ve worked across educational media, live productions, and film—creating animation that communicates emotion, personality, and story through every movement. I enjoy stylised, character-led storytelling and continually develop my portfolio inspired by feature animation pipelines to make characters feel alive and engaging.…I am a 2D/3D Character Animator and VFX Artist with a Master’s in 3D Animation, passionate about bringing characters to life through performance-driven animation, believable body mechanics, and expressive storytelling. I’ve worked across educational media, live productions, and film—creating animation that communicates emotion, personality, and story through every movement. I enjoy stylised, character-led storytelling and continually develop my portfolio inspired by feature animation pipelines to make characters feel alive and engaging.

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I am a 2D/3D Character Animator and VFX Artist with a Master’s in 3D Animation, passionate about bringing characters to life through performance-driven animation, believable body mechanics, and expressive storytelling.

I’ve worked across educational media, live productions, and film—creating animation that communicates emotion, personality, and story through every movement. I enjoy stylised, character-led storytelling and continually develop my portfolio inspired by feature animation pipelines to make characters feel alive and engaging.

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Work Experience

Volunteer Animator (Film Project – Animating the First Chapter of a Novel in Progress) at Volunteer (Film Project)

February 1, 2026 - Present

Designed concept art and 3D models for characters and sets. Animated characters using realistic movement and expressive performances through body language, facial expressions, and lip sync. Translated written descriptions into visual scenes that match the story’s tone and emotion. Built environments, props, and characters with consistent style. Rigged characters with functional controls for smooth, believable movement. Applied textures, materials, lighting, and effects such as cloth and hair to help scenes feel alive.

Drone Show Designer & Animator at SkyShows

April 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Designed and animated drone show performances.

Freelance VFX Artist/ Animator at Canterbury Christ Church University

July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022

Collaborated with a team to create a live-action short horror film, The Lamia. Modeled, rigged, UV-textured and animated an original 3D creature to interact with the main character and represent inner thoughts.

Freelance VFX Artist/ Animator at Canterbury Christ Church University

July 1, 2022 - July 15, 2025

Collaborated with a team to create a live-action short horror film called ‘The Lamia’. Responsibilities included creating an original 3D creature that was modelled, rigged, UV textured, and animated to interact with the main character, representing the character’s inner thoughts.

Creature Designer & Animator (for live-action short film) at Canterbury Christ Church University

March 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022

Designed and animated an original creature for a live-action short film.

Content Animator / Graphic Designer at Core Data Systems Ltd

July 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026

Created engaging 2D and 3D animations for GCSE Science educational content, helping bring lessons to life and increase student engagement. Designed and animated advertisement videos for multiple platforms, including the company website and social media. Turned scientific concepts into clear, engaging visuals and animations that are easy to understand. Produced content for digital platforms, presentations, and social media while maintaining consistency and brand alignment.

Freelance Content Animator/ Graphic Designer at Core Data Systems Ltd.

July 1, 2021 - October 30, 2025

Artistic creation of educational animations implemented into PowerPoint presentations for home, school, and social media use. Produced realistic 2D/3D animations, optimized into GIFs, created 3D models, textured and rigged assets for educational content supporting GCSE Science education.

Freelance Content Animator/ Graphic Designer at Core Data Systems Ltd.

July 1, 2021 - Present

Artistically creating educational animations implemented into Power Points for home, school, and social media platforms. These animations support GCSE Science learning by producing realistic 2D/3D educational animations, converting and optimizing into GIFs, 3D models, texturing, and rigging.

Ambassador (Volunteer) at Canterbury Christ Church University

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

As a university ambassador, attended social events such as Canterbury Anifest and an augmented reality sustainability trail. Completed the Christ Church Extra Award, including volunteering at Octopus for Preemies and crocheting octopi to provide comfort for premature babies.