Highly skilled and passionate 2D Animator and illustrator with 8+ years of experience. Fast work ethic and a strong understanding of anatomy, design, cinematography and a passion for compelling character design. I spent four years studying animation at the University of South Wales, graduating in December 2016 with a 1:1 in both her BA and MA in Animation. Following this, I then started working for Sorry Bro Productions, based in Bridgend, in 2018 as a 2D animator. After this role, I joined the team at Savage and Gray Ltd based in Cowbridge, where IU recently finished working as an Animator and Illustrator, producing explainer videos, corporate animations and motion graphics for both English and Welsh speakers. I am the director and lead animator of the short film Kami Kuin and creator of the upcoming Illustrated book series The Greatest Show on Mars.

Jamie Ellis

Highly skilled and passionate 2D Animator and illustrator with 8+ years of experience. Fast work ethic and a strong understanding of anatomy, design, cinematography and a passion for compelling character design. I spent four years studying animation at the University of South Wales, graduating in December 2016 with a 1:1 in both her BA and MA in Animation. Following this, I then started working for Sorry Bro Productions, based in Bridgend, in 2018 as a 2D animator. After this role, I joined the team at Savage and Gray Ltd based in Cowbridge, where IU recently finished working as an Animator and Illustrator, producing explainer videos, corporate animations and motion graphics for both English and Welsh speakers. I am the director and lead animator of the short film Kami Kuin and creator of the upcoming Illustrated book series The Greatest Show on Mars.

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Highly skilled and passionate 2D
Animator and illustrator with 8+ years of experience. Fast work ethic and a strong understanding of anatomy, design, cinematography and a passion for compelling character design.
I spent four years studying animation at the University of South Wales, graduating in December 2016 with a 1:1 in both her BA and MA in Animation.

Following this, I then started working for Sorry Bro Productions, based in Bridgend, in 2018 as a 2D animator. After this role, I joined the team at Savage and Gray Ltd based in Cowbridge, where IU recently finished working as an Animator and Illustrator, producing explainer videos, corporate animations and motion graphics for both English and Welsh speakers.

I am the director and lead animator of the short film Kami Kuin and creator of the upcoming Illustrated book series The Greatest Show on Mars.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

2D Animator and Illustrator at SAVAGE AND GRAY LTD
April 14, 2019 - June 17, 2026
- Creating high quality animation within short turnaround times. - Work with variety of 2D character designs from humanoid/bipedal to highly stylized. - Experience in the entire production pipeline from initial concept development to post-production and final composition. - Able to Communicate to head animators and animation team to help improve current projects and work-load whenever necessary.
2D Animator at SORRY BRO PRODUCTIOND LTD
February 25, 2018 - September 23, 2018
- Creating Short episodic animations for YouTube entertainment. - Aiding in company merchandise promoting. - Collaboration with art, storyboarding and head directors to help create engaging entertainment for audiences aged 9-15 years of age.
Animator and Graphic designer at FREELANCE/SELF EMPLOYED
September 25, 2016 - February 5, 2017
- Successfully fulfilled several freelance jobs including numerous brand design projects. - Worked to create a unique and appealing style for customer service and a broad range of work from animation stings to character design.

Education

MA Animation at The University of South Wales
September 20, 2015 - September 11, 2016
Bachelors of Animation at The University of South Wales
September 23, 2012 - July 12, 2015
National Diploma at The Henley College
September 26, 2010 - July 15, 2012

Qualifications

SHORT STOP INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - NOMINATED
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
CARDIFF ANIMATION FESTIVAL 2022 - NOMINATED
July 16, 2026 - July 16, 2026
Lift off First-time Filmmaker Sessions 2023 - NOMINATED
July 16, 2026 - July 16, 2026
Lift off GLOBAL NETWORK SESSIONS 2023 - NOMINATED
July 16, 2026 - July 16, 2026
LONDON SHORTS 2021 - NOMINATED
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Government
    Cardiff and Vale UHB - Smoke Free Ambassador Scheme

    The Smoke Free Ambassador Scheme is an animation for the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board designed to empower learners to become advocates for smoke-free living, both within their schools and beyond the school gates. On this project, I worked as the lead character designer, animator, and character rigger.

    The video was produced in English and Welsh, along with custom subtitled versions. We also developed booklet and certificates featuring our character designs.

    What Is The Electoral Management Board for Wales

    The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru has established the Electoral Management Board for Wales to oversee devolved elections. Made up of DBCC Commissioners and Returning Officers, the EMB will support election delivery, advise Welsh Ministers, and promote democratic health. Its initial focus is the 2026 Senedd election, featuring new constituencies, more Members, and a revised voting system.

    We created a clear and engaging explainer animation to introduce the new Electoral Management Board for Wales; breaking down complex electoral changes in a concise and fun way.

    University of the Future

    One of my earlier pieces I worked on was a competition held by Swansea University for schoolchildren to design the ‘University of the Future’, imagining what the University would look like in another 100 years’ time. The competition was endorsed by bestselling children’s author David Walliams, and Savage and Gray were invited to create an animation based on the winning KS2 story, which was by Amelia Johnson.

    It focused on a future in which Swansea University has been rebuilt underwater, beneath a Tidal Lagoon in Swansea Bay, and was narrated by David Walliams himself!

    Quick Change

    ‘Quick Change’ is a Cardiff and Vale University Health Board exercise initiative to encourage strong, healthy feet and legs in primary school children. The 7-minute animated classroom tool has a ‘dress-up’ theme, with a range of ‘child’ characters changing into different fun outfits before performing each exercise.

    We developed 20+ characters for the project, of which 10 were used for the final animation. We suggested the name ‘Quick Change’, to represent three ideas: dressing up and role playing; moving swiftly from one activity to the next; and the way our bodies, energy and health can change through exercise.

    Kami Kuin

    Kami Kuin is a short film directed and created by Jame Ellis during the Covid-19 pandemic and was what led me to getting my longest-lasting job in Animation to date.

    When Alldred, a young warrior, uncovers part of a forgotten weapon in the depths of a floral kingdom, the young flower sets out. With the aid of her mentor, the pair endeavours to uncover the resting place of its remains and the truth behind this mystery hidden away at the edge of their world.