I'm a UK based animator and artist with 3+ years of industry experience. In 2023, my short film “Please Clap” was nominated for best animation at the BFI Future Film Festival. In addition, it was broadcast on local television as part of the Brighton International Animation Festival and received screenings abroad in countries such as Greece and the USA. Since then, I've worked on a range of projects including independent short films, TV animation for the show Maddie + Triggs and multiple seasonal campaigns as an in-house designer for the company Loqbox. I've used a myriad of programs and am able to produce high quality animation and illustrations in accordance to brand guidelines.…

Khalidah McLarty

I'm a UK based animator and artist with 3+ years of industry experience. In 2023, my short film “Please Clap” was nominated for best animation at the BFI Future Film Festival. In addition, it was broadcast on local television as part of the Brighton International Animation Festival and received screenings abroad in countries such as Greece and the USA. Since then, I've worked on a range of projects including independent short films, TV animation for the show Maddie + Triggs and multiple seasonal campaigns as an in-house designer for the company Loqbox. I've used a myriad of programs and am able to produce high quality animation and illustrations in accordance to brand guidelines.…

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I’m a UK based animator and artist with 3+ years of industry experience. In 2023, my short film “Please Clap” was nominated for best animation at the BFI Future Film Festival. In addition, it was broadcast on local television as part of the Brighton International Animation Festival and received screenings abroad in countries such as Greece and the USA. Since then, I’ve worked on a range of projects including independent short films, TV animation for the show Maddie + Triggs and multiple seasonal campaigns as an in-house designer for the company Loqbox. I’ve used a myriad of programs and am able to produce high quality animation and illustrations in accordance to brand guidelines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Animator at Sun & Moon (remote) - Maddie + Triggs
June 1, 2024 - Present
Working remotely as an animator producing animation content for Sun & Moon. Responsibilities include contributing to animation production with creative and technical skills.
Freelance animatic artist at Private client
August 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Provided freelance animatic art services independently, creating animated storyboards and pre-visualization for projects.
Freelance animation workshop facilitator at Stop Mo Studios (Bristol)
March 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Led animation workshops to teach and inspire participants in animation techniques and principles, facilitating learning in a studio environment.
2D character animation intern at Aniboxx (remote)
April 30, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Internship role involving 2D character animation tasks for projects, developing skills in character animation and collaborating remotely.
Graphic designer at Loqbox (Bristol)
October 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Served as a graphic designer contributing to seasonal campaigns and design projects, focusing on visual design and branding.
Freelance animator at Grizzle (remote) - project with the Lego Foundation
August 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025
Provided freelance animation services for a project in collaboration with the Lego Foundation, focusing on 2D animation work.
Animator at Sun & Moon (remote) - Maddie + Triggs
June 1, 2024 - Present
Worked as an animator on a remote basis for Maddie + Triggs on the Sun & Moon project.
Freelance animatic artist at private client
August 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Provided freelance animatic artist services to a private client.
Freelance animation workshop facilitator at Stop Mo Studios (Bristol)
March 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Facilitated animation workshops as a freelancer to teach and guide participants at Stop Mo Studios in Bristol.
2D character animation intern at Aniboxx (remote)
April 30, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Worked as a 2D character animation intern on a remote basis for Aniboxx.
Graphic designer at Loqbox (Bristol)
October 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Worked as a graphic designer responsible for delivering visual design campaigns at Loqbox in Bristol.
Freelance animator at Grizzle (remote) - project with the Lego Foundation
August 1, 2022 - Present
Served as a freelance animator on a project with the Lego Foundation, working remotely for Grizzle.

Education

Animation (BA Hons) at University for the Creative Arts
September 26, 2019 - June 10, 2022
1st Class
BA (hons) Animation at University for the Creative Arts (Farnham)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
BA (hons) Animation at University for the Creative Arts (Farnham)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

Screenskills Animation Trainee
January 1, 2023 - July 9, 2025
BFI Film Academy (Bristol)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
BFI Academy Animation Camp - Calling the Shots
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Screenskills Animation Trainee
January 1, 2023 - July 9, 2025
BFI Film Academy (Bristol)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
BFI Academy Animation Camp - Calling the Shots
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
    uniE608 2023 Showreel
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    uniE621 Please Clap Film Poster
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