I’m a senior animator with 15+ years of experience crafting compelling visuals across diverse entertainment and gaming formats. I specialize in 2D character animation and motion graphics, but also have skills in compositing, video editing, and rigging. I’ve worked in both large and small production studio settings, where I’ve also trained other very talented animators. Excited to bring my skills to your team and help bring your projects to life!

Michael Morphet

I’m a senior animator with 15+ years of experience crafting compelling visuals across diverse entertainment and gaming formats. I specialize in 2D character animation and motion graphics, but also have skills in compositing, video editing, and rigging. I’ve worked in both large and small production studio settings, where I’ve also trained other very talented animators. Excited to bring my skills to your team and help bring your projects to life!

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I’m a senior animator with 15+ years of experience crafting compelling visuals across diverse entertainment and gaming formats. I specialize in 2D character animation and motion graphics, but also have skills in compositing, video editing, and rigging. I’ve worked in both large and small production studio settings, where I’ve also trained other very talented animators. Excited to bring my skills to your team and help bring your projects to life!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Core Animator at Eclipse Gaming Systems
April 20, 2025 - October 12, 2025
Responsible for creating animations, motion graphics, and editing for casino slot games and promotional materials.
Character Animator at Leigh McG Studios
November 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025
Character animation work; contributed to Emmy-award–winning TV content and related freelance projects.
Senior Character Animator at FX Network / Archer
December 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Senior character animator for the Emmy-winning FX Network TV series Archer; freelance animation work for related projects.
Animator at Netflix / The Get Down; The Lonely Island / Popstar; Udisea / Heads of Space
November 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Animator on Netflix's The Get Down, The Lonely Island's Popstar, and Udisea's Heads of Space; freelance work for Creative Mammals.
Layout Artist / Harmony at Bento Box Entertainment LLC
August 1, 2014 - October 12, 2025
Layout artist for Hulu Plus original series The Awesomes; contributed to clean-up and asset layout.
Motion Graphic Designer at The Onion / The Onion News Network
April 1, 2011 - October 12, 2025
W ork on motion graphics design and composition for video segments.
Instructor at North Eastern Martial Arts
April 1, 2011 - October 12, 2025
Instructed children's and adults' martial arts classes; organized lesson plans and helped students achieve goals.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Animator at Cornhole All-Stars (iPhone game) / Secret Sauce Animation
November 1, 2009 - October 12, 2025
Created graphics and animation for iPhone game, various client projects including promotional materials.
Core Animator at Eclipse Gaming Systems
April 30, 2025 - October 12, 2025
Animations, motion graphics, and editing for casino slot games and promotional materials
Character Animator at Leigh McG Studios
November 30, 2024 - October 12, 2025
Character animator for a short on the Emmy award-winning TV show Saturday Night Live (SNL)
Senior Character Animator at Floyd County Productions
December 31, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Senior Character Animator for the Emmy award-winning FX Network TV series Archer
Freelance Animator at Pig Apple
November 30, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Animator on Netflix's The Get Down, The Lonely Island's Popstar, and Udisea's Heads of Space
Freelance Animator at Creative Mammals
October 31, 2020 - October 12, 2025
Animator on projects for Creative Mammals
Animator / Visual Designer at Glass Eye Screen Works
August 31, 2014 - October 12, 2025
Harmony composer for the Hulu Plus original series The Awesomes; Animator/ Visual Designer
Designer and Animator at Glass Eye Studios
November 1, 2013 - October 12, 2025
Designed and animated interactive mobile experiences for various clients, including AT&T Barista, Jitters Café
Motion Graphic Designer / Composer at The Onion
May 31, 2010 - October 12, 2025
Worked on motion graphics design and composition for videos shown on The Onion Network
Instructor at Northeastern Martial Arts
April 1, 2011 - October 12, 2025
Instructed children's and adults’ martial arts classes; organized lesson plans; teamwork; helped students achieve goals
Senior Character Animator at Floyd County Productions
December 31, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Senior character animator for Archer, the Emmy-winning FX Network TV series; contributed to shot creation, character animation, and lip-sync workflows.
Character Animator at Leigh McG Studios
November 30, 2024 - October 12, 2025
Character animation work for various projects.
Animator at Low Brow Studio
October 31, 2020 - October 12, 2025
Freelance animation for Netflix's The Get Down, The Lonely Island's Popstar, and Udisea's Heads of Space.
Layout Artist at Barista, Starbucks
February 1, 2015 - October 12, 2025
Layout artist for Hulu Plus original series The Awesomes; contributed to scene layouts and timing for animation sequences.
Compositor at Bento Box Entertainment LLC
August 31, 2014 - October 12, 2025
Compositor for various projects; supported post-production with layering, composites, and finishing.
Animator/ Visual Designer at Glass Eye Studios
November 1, 2013 - October 12, 2025
Designed and animated interactive mobile experiences for clients including AT&T, Barista, and Jitters Café; contributed to visual design and animation pipelines.
Composer/ Motion Designer at The Onion
May 1, 2010 - October 12, 2025
Worked on motion graphics design and compositing for videos shown on The Onion News Network.
Animator/ Visual Designer at HoliMoli! Media
November 1, 2009 - October 12, 2025
Created graphics and animation for the iPhone game 'Cornhole All-Stars' and various clients.
Instructor at Northeastern Martial Arts
April 1, 2011 - October 12, 2025
Instructed children's and adults' martial arts classes; organized lesson plans and supported student progress.
Compositor/ Motion Designer at The Onion
May 1, 2010 - October 12, 2025
W orked on motion graphics design and compositing for videos shown on The Onion News Network.
Compositor/ Motion Designer at HoliMoli! Media
November 1, 2009 - October 12, 2025
Created graphics and animation for the iPhone game 'Cornhole All-Stars' and various clients.
Core Animator at Eclipse Gaming Systems
April 1, 2025 - October 12, 2025
Animator, motion graphics, and editing for casino slot games and promotional materials
Character Animator at Leigh McG Studios
November 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025
Character animator for a short on the Emmy award-winning TV show Saturday Night Live
Senior Character Animator at Floyd County Productions
December 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Senior Character Animator for the Emmy award-winning FX Network TV series Archer
Freelance Animator at Pig Apple
November 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Animator on Netflix's The Get Down, The Lonely Island's Popstar, and Udisee's Heads of Space
Animator at Creative Mammals
October 1, 2020 - October 12, 2025
Animator on Netflix's The Get Down, The Lonely Island's Popstar, and Udisee's Heads of Space
Harmony Layout Artist at The Awesomes (Hulu Plus Original Series)
February 1, 2015 - October 12, 2025
Harmony layout artist for the Hulu Plus original series The Awesomes
Barista at Starbucks
February 1, 2015 - October 12, 2025
Provided customer service while preparing and serving high-quality coffee and other beverages, money handling, and cash register/POS
Animator/ Visual Designer at Glass Eye Screenworks
November 1, 2013 - October 12, 2025
Designed and animated interactive mobile experiences for various clients, including AT&T and Jitters Café
Motion Designer at The Onion
May 1, 2010 - October 12, 2025
Worked on motion graphics design and composition for videos shown on The Onion News Network
Animator/ Visual Designer at HolimoLi! Media
November 1, 2009 - October 12, 2025
Created graphics and animation for the iPhone game 'Cornhole All-Stars' and various clients
Martial Arts Instructor at Northeastern Martial Arts
April 1, 2011 - October 12, 2025
Instructed children's and adults' martial arts classes; organized lesson plans and helped students achieve goals

Education

Bachelor of Science, Media Arts & Animation at Art Institute of Pittsburgh
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor of Science at Art Institute of Pittsburgh
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor of Science at Art Institute of Pittsburgh
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor of Science at Art Institute of Pittsburgh
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

Primetime Emmy Award (2016)
January 1, 2016 - October 12, 2025
1st Degree Black Belt (Shodan) in Shuri-te Kempō
January 1, 2009 - October 12, 2025
3rd Degree Black Belt (Sandan) in Ishin-ryu Karate-Do & Tode Jitsu
January 1, 2008 - October 12, 2025
Primetime Emmy Awards 2016
January 1, 2016 - October 12, 2025
1st Degree Black Belt (Shodan) in Shuri-te Kenpo
January 1, 2009 - October 12, 2025
3rd Degree Black Belt (Sandan) in Ishin Ryu Karate-Do & Todo Jitsu
January 1, 2009 - October 12, 2025
Prime Time Emmy Awards
January 1, 2016 - October 12, 2025
1st Degree Black Belt (Shodan) in Shurite Kempo
January 1, 2009 - October 12, 2025
3rd Degree Black Belt (Sandan) in Ishin Ryu Karate-Do & Tode Jitsu
January 1, 2008 - October 12, 2025
Primetime Emmy Award
January 1, 2016 - October 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet