Jason Willmann is an award-winning animator / illustrator / director with over 17 years of experience bringing stories to life across a broad range of visual mediums.

Jason Willmann

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Jason Willmann is an award-winning animator / illustrator / director with over 17 years of experience bringing stories to life across a broad range of visual mediums.

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Jason Willmann is an award-winning animator / illustrator / director with over 17 years of experience bringing stories to life across a broad range of visual mediums.

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Animator & Illustrator at Various Clients
December 31, 2023 - Present
• Delivered animation and illustration services for a range of clients across entertainment, digital media, and marketing. Manages all aspects of production—from concept development and storyboarding to final delivery—while communicating directly with clients to meet deadlines and expectations.
Associate Animation Director at Nickelodeon
May 31, 2018 - October 31, 2024
• Managed a team of three, providing mentorship, setting clear goals, and cultivating a collaborative, creative environment to produce high-quality content. • Directed animation for a variety of on-air campaigns, overseeing the entire creative process from concept development to final on-air product. • Collaborated closely with creative teams to maintain the creative vision of each project while ensuring alignment with Nickelodeon’s brand standards.
Creator / Animator at Plastic Toy Face YouTube Channel
December 31, 2022 - Present
• Produces weekly stop-motion animations, handling all aspects of animation, compositing, and editing to create engaging, high-quality content
Animator / Illustrator at Nickelodeon
December 31, 2014 - May 31, 2018
• Directed and animated a variety of on-air, short-form and social media content for Nick Jr. and Nickelodeon’s marketing department, strengthening brand engagement across multiple platforms
3D Designer at Nickelodeon Digital
July 28, 2007 - December 28, 2014
• Served as lead animator in the development of the “Do Not Touch” button for the Nickelodeon App, contributing to its interactive and engaging experience • Environment artist for Flash-based MMO Nicktropolis and its successor, Nickelodeon’s The Club • Illustrated and animated Flash based web games such as Bikini Bottom Bop ‘Em! & Turflyle Quest

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Gaming