Freelance animator with individual and group management experience. Well-versed in Adobe Suite and ToonBoom Harmony. Versatile skillset pertinent to both preproduction and post.

MJ Hansen

Freelance animator with individual and group management experience. Well-versed in Adobe Suite and ToonBoom Harmony. Versatile skillset pertinent to both preproduction and post.

Available to hire

Freelance animator with individual and group management experience. Well-versed in Adobe Suite and ToonBoom Harmony. Versatile skillset pertinent to both preproduction and post.

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Animator, Art Development, Compositor at Center for Popular Democracy
December 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025
Collaborated with a team of artists to create a 3 minute PSA on climate justice; Responsible for organizing all team files and compositing footage for export; Received and implemented feedback from the director in a timely manner; Developed the film's visual design to follow existing visual design and communication guidelines provided by the director
Animator, Storyboard Artist at We Are All Music Foundation
March 1, 2025 - Present
A collaborative short film about the benefits of music on mental health; developed storyboard pitches to present to client; created character animation and motion graphics.
Color and Cleanup Assistant at Pratt Institute Thesis Films
August 31, 2022 - April 30, 2024
Color assistance and linework cleanup for thesis films; adhered to various style guidelines and production pipelines to ensure consistency; coordinated with directors to meet multiple deadlines per week.
Thesis Film 'Penny' - Personal Project at Pratt Institute
August 27, 2024 - April 28, 2025
4 minute children's short film featured in Pratt Institute's Best of festival; maintained production schedule with composers and color assistants over 12 months to ensure timely completion; animated and composited in Toon Boom and After Effects.

Education

BFA in Digital Arts, 2D Animation at Pratt Institute
August 30, 2021 - May 7, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services