I'm Tim Inkerman Thomson, a Toronto-based full-stack designer and animator with 15+ years of experience creating vibrant visuals for diverse clients. I collaborate across teams and levels to build videos from concept to delivery, covering pre-production and post-production. My work blends design, animation, and storytelling to captivate audiences. I self-produce hundreds of animations, including a distinctive whiteboard style informed by research and market insight. I've led cross-cultural workshops, developed scalable design systems for efficiency and consistency, and continuously explore new techniques and AI-assisted approaches to push creative boundaries.…

Tim Inkerman Thomson

I'm Tim Inkerman Thomson, a Toronto-based full-stack designer and animator with 15+ years of experience creating vibrant visuals for diverse clients. I collaborate across teams and levels to build videos from concept to delivery, covering pre-production and post-production. My work blends design, animation, and storytelling to captivate audiences. I self-produce hundreds of animations, including a distinctive whiteboard style informed by research and market insight. I've led cross-cultural workshops, developed scalable design systems for efficiency and consistency, and continuously explore new techniques and AI-assisted approaches to push creative boundaries.…

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I’m Tim Inkerman Thomson, a Toronto-based full-stack designer and animator with 15+ years of experience creating vibrant visuals for diverse clients. I collaborate across teams and levels to build videos from concept to delivery, covering pre-production and post-production. My work blends design, animation, and storytelling to captivate audiences.

I self-produce hundreds of animations, including a distinctive whiteboard style informed by research and market insight. I’ve led cross-cultural workshops, developed scalable design systems for efficiency and consistency, and continuously explore new techniques and AI-assisted approaches to push creative boundaries.

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Work Experience

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.
Animator at Angels Den Event
August 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Selected for this project based on prior success with Drs. Ackery and Witw, where my animations contributed to their winning the Odette Award and $250,000 in funding at the same event in 2024.
Animator at Reframe Health Lab
March 1, 2014 - July 1, 2020
Created visuals for 80+ projects serving healthcare clients. Projects ranged from welcoming videos for new Syrian Canadians to educational content on St. Michael’s Hospital's medical system, alongside multiple videos for participation and medical training. Leveraged a “nudging” approach to communicate health benefits to the public.
Animator at Movie: “Who the F*@# is that Guy? (EP: Rob Zombie)”
October 1, 2014 - December 1, 2015
Commissioned by New York director Drew Stone to conceptualize and animate five sequences for a documentary film covering the life of Michael Alago, known for signing Metallica and White Zombie to their debut record deals. Contributed animations that were featured prominently in the film, which played in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, aired on Netflix for three years and is currently available on popular streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime and Apple VOD.
Animator at Exxon Mobil
January 1, 2016 - February 1, 2016
Produced two minutes of visuals for a corporate video addressing misappropriation of company assets, collaborating with three60 Communications in Toronto.
Freelance Animator at Animation Answers
May 1, 2014 - Present
Specializes in multiple forms of animation for a variety of projects, delivering repeat clients. Selected projects include Angels Den Event (Aug 2025–Oct 2025) contributing to funding, Ontario Poison Centre learning projects, CritiCall Ontario video, and health education content for Reframe Health Lab.
Animator (Project) 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 / Content Creator at Ontario Poison Centre
December 1, 2024 - Present
Established a partnership with the creative team to deliver engaging learning experiences educating healthcare professionals and the public on the vital role of poison control centres in Ontario.
Animator / Concept Artist at Movie: “Who the F*@# is that Guy?" (EP Rob Zombie)
October 1, 2014 - December 1, 2015
Commissioned by New York director Drew Stone to conceptualize and animate five sequences for a documentary about Michael Alago; animations featured in the film and distributed on Netflix, Prime Video, and other platforms.
Animator at T-REX - The Trade Exchange
August 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014
Conceptualized and produced 1m16s of animation and sound for a startup company's promotional spot, introducing an app for the contractor industry.
Animator / Visual Designer at Groovie Mobile
January 1, 2014 - March 1, 2014
Produced audio and visuals for a 1m24s video introducing Groovie Mobile, developing situation-based animation to showcase app features.
Sound & Visuals Artist at Hydrostor
May 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013
Produced sound and visuals for a 1m45s video introducing environmentally friendly energy storage technology.

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, Software & Internet
    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.