I’m a remote freelance animator based in Missouri. A capable workstation and fast internet let me work with clients across the country and beyond. After Effects is my main tool, and I’m proficient in the full Adobe Creative Suite with some 3D knowledge. Classically trained with a contemporary perspective, I earned a BFA in animation from the Kansas City Art Institute, and I’ve got more than a decade of experience under my belt. I’ve built a reputation for delivering high-quality work on time and on brief, which helped me win a Telly Award. I enjoy collaborating with clients to bring ideas to life, whether it’s motion graphics, illustration, or animation, and I’m always ready for the next challenge.

James Cary

I’m a remote freelance animator based in Missouri. A capable workstation and fast internet let me work with clients across the country and beyond. After Effects is my main tool, and I’m proficient in the full Adobe Creative Suite with some 3D knowledge. Classically trained with a contemporary perspective, I earned a BFA in animation from the Kansas City Art Institute, and I’ve got more than a decade of experience under my belt. I’ve built a reputation for delivering high-quality work on time and on brief, which helped me win a Telly Award. I enjoy collaborating with clients to bring ideas to life, whether it’s motion graphics, illustration, or animation, and I’m always ready for the next challenge.

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I’m a remote freelance animator based in Missouri. A capable workstation and fast internet let me work with clients across the country and beyond. After Effects is my main tool, and I’m proficient in the full Adobe Creative Suite with some 3D knowledge. Classically trained with a contemporary perspective, I earned a BFA in animation from the Kansas City Art Institute, and I’ve got more than a decade of experience under my belt.

I’ve built a reputation for delivering high-quality work on time and on brief, which helped me win a Telly Award. I enjoy collaborating with clients to bring ideas to life, whether it’s motion graphics, illustration, or animation, and I’m always ready for the next challenge.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Animator at Levitate
April 1, 2017 - Present
Remote freelance animator providing motion design and animations; works with clients nationwide; main tool is After Effects; collaborates with teams to deliver high-quality visuals.
Freelance Artist at Self-employed
June 1, 2009 - Present
Independent freelance artist offering illustration, animation, and game art services to a diverse client base.
Freelance Animator at Portal Imagery
January 1, 2016 - October 2, 2025
Handled production aspects of contracted animations for Portal Imagery, including styles, animatics, animations, and sound design.
Designer (animator) at Epipheo
January 1, 2015 - October 2, 2025
Produced the visual components of Epipheo videos, including style boards, storyboards, animatics, and final animations.
Animator at Founding Fathers Films
January 1, 2011 - October 2, 2025
Animator contributing to motion graphics and animation projects.
Artist for mobile games at id Software
June 1, 2009 - October 2, 2025
Artist for mobile games, contributing artwork and animation assets for mobile platforms.
Animation Intern at MK12
December 1, 2007 - October 2, 2025
Internship in animation; gained foundational experience in storyboarding and animation pipelines.
Freelance Animator at Levitate
April 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance animator working with Levitate; responsible for motion design and animation projects; remote.
Freelance Artist at Self employed
June 1, 2009 - Present
Independent freelance artist offering illustration, animation, and game art.
Freelance Animator at Portal Imagery
January 1, 2016 - October 2, 2025
Produced contracted animations including styles, animatics, animations, and sound design.
Designer (animator) at Epipheo
January 1, 2015 - October 2, 2025
As an Epipheo designer, produced visual parts: style boards, storyboards, animatics, final animations.
Animator at Founding Fathers Films
January 1, 2011 - October 2, 2025
Animator for film projects.
Artist for mobile games at id Software
June 1, 2009 - October 2, 2025
Artist for mobile games.
Animation Intern at MK12
December 1, 2007 - October 2, 2025
Animation intern.
Freelance Animator at Portal Imagery
March 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Handled production aspects of contracted animations, including styles, animatics, animations, and sound design.
Designer (animator) at Epipheo
May 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Produced visual parts of Epipheo videos, including style boards, storyboards, animatics, and final animations.
Animator at Founding Fathers Films
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Animator for various projects at the studio.

Education

BFA, Animation at Kansas City Art Institute
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
BFA, Animation at Kansas City Art Institute
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
BFA, Animation at Kansas City Art Institute
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet