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Hi, I’m Jahmad Rollins, a senior 2D animator and consultant with 16 years in the animation industry. I specialize in 2D animation and the hybridization of 2D into multi-media, collaborating closely with art directors to maintain continuity on high-profile projects, including work for Netflix, Amazon Prime, Riot Games, and more. I am passionate about development and exploration of animation and storytelling, and I’m looking for short- and long-term remote contracts.
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Work Experience
Lead 2D Animator at Elastic
August 31, 2023 - October 4, 2025Led 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).
2D FX Character Animator at The Mill
November 30, 2024 - October 4, 2025Contract 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 Anaheim Studios
May 31, 2024 - October 4, 20252D FX animation for the McDonald's immersive experience in Los Angeles, designing FX and visuals.
Asset Builder Lead 2D Animator at Imaginary Forces
August 31, 2024 - October 4, 2025Led 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 Animator / Freelancer at Elastic
August 1, 2023 - October 4, 2025Lead 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 / Freelancer at The Mill
November 1, 2024 - October 4, 2025Contract 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 FX Animator and Designer / Freelancer at Anaheim Studios
May 1, 2024 - October 4, 20252D design and animation for the McDonald’s immersive experience in Los Angeles.
Lead 2D Asset Builder / 2D Animator / Freelancer at Imaginary Forces
August 1, 2024 - October 4, 2025Lead 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.
Lead 2D Animator / Freelance at Elastic / Santa Monica
August 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025Freelance 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).
2D FX Animator / Freelancer at The Mill
November 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025Contracted 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 / Designer / Freelance at Anaheim Studios
May 1, 2024 - October 6, 20252D FX animation and design for the McDonald's Immersive Experience in Los Angeles.
Lead 2D Asset Builder / Lead 2D Animator / Freelancer at Illworkz
August 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025Emmy-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 Animator at Elastic
August 31, 2023 - October 6, 2025Lead 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).
2D FX Animator at The Mill
November 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025Contract 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 and Designer at Anaheim Studios
May 31, 2024 - October 6, 20252D design and animation for the McDonald's immersive experience in Los Angeles.
2D Asset Builder Lead 2D Animator at Imaginary Forces
August 31, 2024 - October 6, 2025Led 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.
Lead 2D Animator / Freelance at Elastic
August 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025Worked 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).
2D FX Animator at The Mill
November 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025Contract 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 & Designer at Anaheim Studios
May 1, 2024 - October 6, 20252D design and animation for the McDonald’s immersive experience in Los Angeles.
Lead 2D Asset Builder / Lead 2D Animator at Imaginary Forces
August 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025Lead 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.
Education
BFA at California Institute of the Arts, Valencia
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2007BFA at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) – Valencia, CA
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2007BFA at California Institute of the Arts
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2007BFA in 2D Character Animation, Design and Filmmaking at California Institute of the Arts (Valencia Campus)
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2007Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at California Institute of the Arts
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2007Qualifications
BFA (Character Animation, Design and Filmmaking)
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2007Emmy Nomination
January 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025Promax Gold Award
January 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Gaming
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