I am a 2D Animator and Illustrator with over 4 years of professional experience creating motion graphics and animated content for interactive e-learning tutorials. I have a passion for animation, especially character work, in-betweens, and colouring. Throughout my career, I've quickly adopted new techniques and tools, worked with diverse stakeholders, and adapted to feedback while meeting tight deadlines. These challenges have helped me grow as an animator and have shown me how much I enjoy problem solving and collaborating with a team to bring imagery to life for thousands of people. My experience ranges from working on multi-year learning journeys to contributing to videogame Kickstarter trailers and freelance illustration commissions. Portfolio Website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Megan Haythornthwaite

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I am a 2D Animator and Illustrator with over 4 years of professional experience creating motion graphics and animated content for interactive e-learning tutorials. I have a passion for animation, especially character work, in-betweens, and colouring. Throughout my career, I've quickly adopted new techniques and tools, worked with diverse stakeholders, and adapted to feedback while meeting tight deadlines. These challenges have helped me grow as an animator and have shown me how much I enjoy problem solving and collaborating with a team to bring imagery to life for thousands of people. My experience ranges from working on multi-year learning journeys to contributing to videogame Kickstarter trailers and freelance illustration commissions. Portfolio Website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I am a 2D Animator and Illustrator with over 4 years of professional experience creating motion graphics and animated content for interactive e-learning tutorials. I have a passion for animation, especially character work, in-betweens, and colouring. Throughout my career, I’ve quickly adopted new techniques and tools, worked with diverse stakeholders, and adapted to feedback while meeting tight deadlines.

These challenges have helped me grow as an animator and have shown me how much I enjoy problem solving and collaborating with a team to bring imagery to life for thousands of people. My experience ranges from working on multi-year learning journeys to contributing to videogame Kickstarter trailers and freelance illustration commissions.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Graphics Animator at Hutsix Security
January 1, 2021 - Present
Developed and produced creative content for interactive, educational tutorials on cyber security, serving clients such as Office for National Statistics, Burger King, and Celtic Manor. Created multiple years of content building a 4-year learning journey for users. Interpreted scripts and collaborated closely with various stakeholders. Identified and created required assets in Adobe Illustrator. Used in-house animation software for production. Adapted work according to feedback, style guides, and DEI handbooks.
Freelance Animator at Eternal Love Studios
January 1, 2024 - Present
Collaborated with another animator on sequences for a Kickstarter trailer for a videogame currently in production. Responsibilities included animating in-betweens, colouring and shading using Adobe Photoshop. Delivered high-quality work within tight client deadlines.
Freelance Artist
January 1, 2014 - Present
Accepted commissions for various artworks including custom illustrations, short animated sequences, and animal portraiture. Worked on projects for clients including the National Trust. Managed client communication, worked to briefs, and made revisions based on feedback to deliver final products.
Online Collaborations Participant
January 1, 2014 - Present
Participated in various online collaborative animation projects producing shortform content for platforms like YouTube. Collaborated with other animators to create animations from storyboarding through to editing. Also hosted such projects, overseeing scripting, organization, and final editing.

Education

BA (Hons) Animation First Class at Solent University, UK
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Foundation Diploma, Art & Design at Barton Peveril College, UK
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Education, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization