2D animator and consultant with 17 years of professional experience specializing in 2D animation and integrating 2D techniques into multi-media hybridization. Passionate about developing animation and narrative storytelling, and excited to collaborate remotely on both short and long-term engagements. Experience spans character animation, FX animation, and design for streaming platforms, TV credits sequences, social media campaigns, and more—supporting clients like Amazon Music, Adidas, Netflix, and Hulu.

Jahmad Rollins

2D animator and consultant with 17 years of professional experience specializing in 2D animation and integrating 2D techniques into multi-media hybridization. Passionate about developing animation and narrative storytelling, and excited to collaborate remotely on both short and long-term engagements. Experience spans character animation, FX animation, and design for streaming platforms, TV credits sequences, social media campaigns, and more—supporting clients like Amazon Music, Adidas, Netflix, and Hulu.

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2D animator and consultant with 17 years of professional experience specializing in 2D animation and integrating 2D techniques into multi-media hybridization. Passionate about developing animation and narrative storytelling, and excited to collaborate remotely on both short and long-term engagements.

Experience spans character animation, FX animation, and design for streaming platforms, TV credits sequences, social media campaigns, and more—supporting clients like Amazon Music, Adidas, Netflix, and Hulu.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

2D FX Character Animator at The Mill
November 30, 2024 - October 4, 2025
Contract animator handling 2D FX on Valorant (video game), collaborating closely with Art Directors to maintain continuity and blending hand-drawn FX with 3D techniques for quick turnarounds.
2D FX Animator at The Mill
November 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Contract animator on Valorant/Video Game projects; collaborated with Art Directors to maintain continuity; blended hand-drawn FX with 3D for quick turnarounds.
2D FX Animator at The Mill
November 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Contract animator for 2D FX on Valorant (Video Game). Designed and collaborated closely with Art Directors to maintain continuity, blending hand-drawn FX with 3D elements and delivering multiple quick turnarounds.
2D FX Animator / Freelancer at The Mill
November 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Contracted to animate 2D FX on Valorant / video game; designed and collaborated closely with Art Directors to maintain continuity; blended hand-drawn FX with 3D with quick turnarounds.
2D FX Animator / Freelancer at The Mill
November 1, 2024 - October 4, 2025
Contract animator on Valorant / Video Game projects, animating 2D FX and collaborating closely with Art Directors to maintain continuity; blended hand-drawn FX with 3D for quick turnarounds.
2D Asset Builder Lead 2D Animator at Imaginary Forces
August 31, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Led 2D asset building and animation. Emmy-nominated for Amazon Prime / Thursday Night Football Title Design. Recuring freelance role, collaborating with a team of directors and sustaining continuity across projects. Recent work includes Netflix, Amazon Prime, Riot Games, and SK-II.
Asset Builder Lead 2D Animator at Imaginary Forces
August 31, 2024 - October 4, 2025
Led 2D animation and directing in collaboration with a team of Directors; recruited freelance 2D animators and designers. Emmy-nominated for Amazon Prime / Thursday Night Football Title Design.
Lead 2D Asset Builder / Lead 2D Animator at Imaginary Forces
August 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Lead 2D animation and directing in collaboration with a team of Directors. Recruited freelance roles as a 2D animator and designer. Recent projects include work for Netflix, Amazon Prime, Riot Games, and SK-II. Emmy-nominated for Amazon Prime/Thursday Night Football Title Design.
Lead 2D Asset Builder / Lead 2D Animator / Freelancer at Illworkz
August 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Emmy-nominated for Amazon Prime / Thursday Night Football Title Design. Lead in 2D animation and directing in collaboration with a team of directors. Recruited freelancers as a 2D animator and designer. Recent projects include work for Netflix, Amazon Prime, Riot Games, and SK-II.
Lead 2D Asset Builder / 2D Animator / Freelancer at Imaginary Forces
August 1, 2024 - October 4, 2025
Lead in 2D animation and directing in collaboration with a team of Directors; Emmy-nominated for Amazon Prime / Thursday Night Football title design. Recruited freelance leads as a 2D animator and designer.
2D FX Animator and Designer at Anaheim Studios
May 31, 2024 - October 6, 2025
2D design and animation for the McDonald's immersive experience in Los Angeles.
2D FX Animator at Anaheim Studios
May 31, 2024 - October 4, 2025
2D FX animation for the McDonald's immersive experience in Los Angeles, designing FX and visuals.
2D Animator at Ahaim Studios
May 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
2D design and animation for the WCDonalds immersive experience in Los Angeles.
2D FX Animator & Designer at Anaheim Studios
May 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
2D design and animation for the McDonald’s immersive experience in Los Angeles.
2D FX Animator / Designer / Freelance at Anaheim Studios
May 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
2D FX animation and design for the McDonald's Immersive Experience in Los Angeles.
2D FX Animator and Designer / Freelancer at Anaheim Studios
May 1, 2024 - October 4, 2025
2D design and animation for the McDonald’s immersive experience in Los Angeles.
Lead 2D Animator at Elastic
August 31, 2023 - October 6, 2025
Lead 2D animation and design across freelance projects, including 2D character animation, FX animation, and design for social media, streaming platforms, non-profits, and TV openings/end credits. Notable clients include Amazon Music, Adidas, Netflix (Love, Death & Robots), and Hulu (Emmy-nominated title sequence for Only Murders in the Building).
Lead 2D Animator at Elastic
August 31, 2023 - October 4, 2025
Led 2D animation and directing on projects for social media, streaming platforms, non-profits, and TV openings and end credits. Notable clients included Amazon Music, Adidas, Netflix (Love, Death & Robots), and Hulu (Emmy-nominated titles sequence for Only Murders in the Building).
Lead 2D Animator / Freelance at Elastic
August 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025
Worked on a range of animation projects including 2D character animation, FX animation and design. Notable clients included Amazon Music, Adidas, Netflix (Love, Death and Robots), and Hulu (Emmy-nominated title sequence for Only Murders in the Building).
Lead 2D Animator / Freelance at Elastic / Santa Monica
August 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025
Freelance animation projects including 2D character animation, FX animation and design for social media, streaming platforms, nonprofits, and TV openings and end credits. Notable clients include Amazon Music, Adidas, Netflix (Love, Death & Robots), and Hulu (Emmy-nominated title sequence for Only Murders in the Building).
Lead 2D Animator / Freelancer at Elastic
August 1, 2023 - October 4, 2025
Lead 2D animator and freelance designer on a range of projects, including 2D character animation, FX animation and design. Projects included work for social media, streaming platforms, non-profits, and TV opening and end credits. Notable clients included Amazon Music, Adidas, Netflix (Love, Death & Robots), and Hulu (Emmy-nominated titles sequence for Only Murders in the Building).
2D FX Animator at THE MILL
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2024
Recurring freelance contract as a 2D FX Animator for VALORANT, blending 2D hand-drawn FX with 3D techniques. Frequently delivered work with quick turnaround while maintaining technical and creative quality under production constraints.
Lead 2D Animator at ELASTIC
September 1, 2014 - March 1, 2026
Ongoing freelance contributions across multiple animation projects, including 2D character animation, FX animation, and design. Produced deliverables for social media campaigns, streaming platforms, and TV open/close credits sequences. Notable clients include Amazon Music, Adidas, Netflix (Love, Death and Robots), and Hulu (Emmy-nominated title sequence for Only Murders in the Building).
Lead 2D Animator at Imaginary Forces
February 1, 2009 - August 1, 2024
Freelance 2D animation and design work, including Emmy-nominated title design for Amazon Prime/Thursday Night Football. Directed and led 2D animation collaboration with a team of directors, and maintained a recurring freelance role as a 2D animator and designer with contributions to projects for Netflix, Amazon Prime, Riot Games, and SK-II.

Education

BFA at California Institute of the Arts, Valencia
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2007
BFA at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) – Valencia, CA
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2007
BFA at California Institute of the Arts
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2007
BFA in 2D Character Animation, Design and Filmmaking at California Institute of the Arts (Valencia Campus)
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at California Institute of the Arts
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2007
BFA - Character Animation at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2007

Qualifications

BFA (Character Animation, Design and Filmmaking)
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2007
Emmy Nomination
January 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Promax Gold Award
January 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Emmy Nomination
January 1, 2022 - July 14, 2026
ProMax Gold Award
January 1, 2022 - July 14, 2026
Emmy Nomination
January 1, 2023 - July 14, 2026
Emmy Nomination
January 1, 2024 - July 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization