I'm Tim Inkerman Thomson, a full-stack designer and animator who captivates audiences with engaging and innovative visuals. With 15+ years of experience, I build videos from concept to final cut for diverse clients, collaborating with teams at all levels and handling pre-production and post-production. I'm known for my self-produced whiteboard animation style backed by market research, and for developing design systems that ensure efficiency and consistency across projects. I deliver vibrant visuals across learning experiences, entertainment shorts, and corporate videos, always exploring creative approaches and new technologies such as AI to push the boundaries of animation.…

Tim Inkerman Thomson

I'm Tim Inkerman Thomson, a full-stack designer and animator who captivates audiences with engaging and innovative visuals. With 15+ years of experience, I build videos from concept to final cut for diverse clients, collaborating with teams at all levels and handling pre-production and post-production. I'm known for my self-produced whiteboard animation style backed by market research, and for developing design systems that ensure efficiency and consistency across projects. I deliver vibrant visuals across learning experiences, entertainment shorts, and corporate videos, always exploring creative approaches and new technologies such as AI to push the boundaries of animation.…

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I’m Tim Inkerman Thomson, a full-stack designer and animator who captivates audiences with engaging and innovative visuals. With 15+ years of experience, I build videos from concept to final cut for diverse clients, collaborating with teams at all levels and handling pre-production and post-production.

I’m known for my self-produced whiteboard animation style backed by market research, and for developing design systems that ensure efficiency and consistency across projects. I deliver vibrant visuals across learning experiences, entertainment shorts, and corporate videos, always exploring creative approaches and new technologies such as AI to push the boundaries of animation.

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Animator at BTS Custom Digital Learning
January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2024
Collaborated with Media Leads, Learning Experience Designers, and fellow Animators to create diverse, high-quality animations for corporate clients. Implemented simplified rigging techniques and pose-to-pose animation, reducing delivery time for translated videos by about 2/3, cutting costs and improving internal margins. Led cross-cultural animation workshop between Canadian and Indian animators, fostering knowledge exchange through biweekly virtual technique demonstrations and discussions.
Freelance Animator at Animation Answers.com
May 1, 2014 - Present
Self-employed animator delivering multiple forms of animation for a variety of projects and clients, building repeat business. Selected projects include educational and healthcare animations, with a focus on engaging delivery and learning outcomes.
Animator at Angels Den Event
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Collaborated with two medical professionals to create engaging animations that contributed to winning the Keenan Award and $200k in funding at the Angels Den event.
Animator at Ontario Poison Centre
December 1, 2024 - Present
Established as a successful partnership delivering engaging learning experiences through multiple projects educating healthcare professionals and the public on poison control.
Animator at CritiCall Ontario
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Produced a comprehensive video from script to finished product, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Revisions made based on client feedback to effectively convey the message.
Animator / Concept Artist at Movie: Who the F*@# is that Guy?
October 1, 2014 - December 1, 2015
Commissioned to conceptualize and animate five sequences for a documentary about Michael Alago. Contributed animations featured in the film, which played in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and streamed on Netflix for three years.
Animator at Exxon Mobile
January 1, 2016 - February 1, 2016
Produced visuals for a corporate video addressing misappropriation of company assets, collaborating with a Toronto-based production team.
Animator at Dejero: Live+ Engo Teaser
March 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015
Collaborated with Endless Potential Media Group to introduce a new product by producing animated visuals for a 0:42 teaser video.
Animator at Manulife/John Hancock
December 1, 2014 - February 1, 2015
Partnered with three60 Communications to conceptualize and produce visuals including a 4m:41s internal video showcased to employees worldwide.
Animator at T-REX -The Trade Exchange
August 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014
Conceptualized and produced 1m:16s of animation and sound for a startup company's promotional spot introducing an innovative app for the contractor industry.
Animator at Groovie Mobile
January 1, 2014 - March 1, 2014
Produced audio and visuals for a 1m:24s video introducing Groovie Mobile, an app for movie discovery and nearby dining options, featuring scripted characters and situation-based animation.
Animator at Hydrostor
May 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013
Produced sound and visuals for a 1m:45s video introducing the technology behind an environmentally friendly company that develops low-cost, bulk energy storage systems.

Education

Self Taught at 15 Years of Experience
January 1, 2026 - January 3, 2026

Qualifications

I've worked with many clients over a 15 year career, from Knowledge Translation to Entertainment.
January 3, 2026 - January 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper A demonstration for my website showcasing multiple styles of 2d animation.

    This self-produced commercial showcases my skills as a 2D animator, from conception to completion. It features a variety of styles to help clients identify their preferred look and feel.

    paper Animated Whiteboard 2.0

    This compilation showcases a collection of my favorite whiteboard animation moments. By combining digital animation with the traditional whiteboard format, I’ve created an engaging mix of motion graphics and hand-drawn elements.

    paper Ontario Government/Rowan Foundation Concussions age 11-14

    Created an engaging 8:35-minute educational animation for Parachute and the Rowan Foundation, targeting 11-14-year-olds on concussion awareness and management. This project was part of a larger series, including animations for younger and older audiences, and has been recently updated to reflect the latest information.

    paper The World Famous Comedy Cellar - Tuesdays with Dave

    Designed and animated a lively, fast-paced 40-second opening sequence for the popular Comedy Cellar podcast, ‘Tuesday with Dave.’ This dynamic piece featured caricatures of well-known comedians and incorporated a blend of humor and distinctive animation styles to kick off the show with an entertaining and engaging introduction.

    paper MidMart - (comedy) Grooming and Care for Middle Aged Men

    Crafted a 1:11 comedic animation in Hanna-Barbera style, promoting Steve Ochs’ award-winning book ‘Midmen: The Modern Man’s Guide to Surviving Midlife Crisis.’ This Jetsons-themed piece follows George’s humorous misadventures at MidMart, playfully addressing the physical insecurities highlighted in Ochs’ acclaimed work, resulting in a fast-paced and engaging promotional video.