I am a 2D animator with over five years of hand-drawn animation experience, focused on expressive character performance and clear visual storytelling. I recently graduated with a BA in Computer Arts and am pursuing a Masters in Animation to continue growing creatively and technically through collaborations and solo projects. I am currently seeking freelance opportunities that allow me to contribute creativity and practical skills while advancing my postgraduate studies. I enjoy taking on challenging projects that push my design and storytelling abilities, from character design and storyboarding to art direction and logo creation. I thrive in collaborative environments but am equally comfortable delivering high-quality work independently.…

Mike Fleming

I am a 2D animator with over five years of hand-drawn animation experience, focused on expressive character performance and clear visual storytelling. I recently graduated with a BA in Computer Arts and am pursuing a Masters in Animation to continue growing creatively and technically through collaborations and solo projects. I am currently seeking freelance opportunities that allow me to contribute creativity and practical skills while advancing my postgraduate studies. I enjoy taking on challenging projects that push my design and storytelling abilities, from character design and storyboarding to art direction and logo creation. I thrive in collaborative environments but am equally comfortable delivering high-quality work independently.…

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I am a 2D animator with over five years of hand-drawn animation experience, focused on expressive character performance and clear visual storytelling. I recently graduated with a BA in Computer Arts and am pursuing a Masters in Animation to continue growing creatively and technically through collaborations and solo projects. I am currently seeking freelance opportunities that allow me to contribute creativity and practical skills while advancing my postgraduate studies.

I enjoy taking on challenging projects that push my design and storytelling abilities, from character design and storyboarding to art direction and logo creation. I thrive in collaborative environments but am equally comfortable delivering high-quality work independently.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director & Lead Animator at Miracle (Animated Short)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Directed, storyboarded, animated, and created assets for this short. Managed contracts for voice actors and served as art director when a logo artist was hired.
Lead Character Designer at Detective Opossum (Animated Short)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created character turnarounds and pose sheets aligned with the co-director's vision and the style guide. Served as keyframe animator. Collaborated with other animators and 2D artists for the Abertay Summer Shorts Challenge.
Lead 2D Artist at VR Game – The Stage is Yours
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led 2D art production; responsibilities included character designer, prop designer, and logo designer. Designed characters to be translated into 3D models with careful attention to shapes, proportions, and functionality for a 3D pipeline.
Director, Animator, Art Director at Miracle (Animated Short)
January 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Directed, storyboarded, animated, and created assets for this short. Focused on conveying a story through a trailer narrative with a retro and unique comic book aesthetic. Responsible for all stages from conception to delivery, including creating contracts for voice actors and commissioning an external logo artist as art director.
Lead Character Designer, Keyframe Animator at Detective Opossum (Animated Short)
January 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Created character turnarounds and pose sheets aligned with the co-director’s vision and the style guide. Took on keyframe animation duties and collaborated with fellow animators for the Abertay Summer Shorts Challenge.
Contributor at Abertay Summer Shorts Challenge
January 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Collaborated with other animators and 2D artists as part of the Summer Shorts Challenge organized by Abertay University.
Director, Storyboard Artist, Animator at Miracle (Animated Short)
January 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Directed, storyboarded, animated, and created assets for this short. Focused on conveying a story through a trailer narrative with a retro and unique comic book aesthetic. Responsible for all stages from conception to completion, including creating contracts for voice actors and serving as art director when hiring a graphic artist to design the logo.
Lead Character Designer at Detective Opossum
January 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Created character turnarounds and pose sheets aligned with the co-director's vision and style guide. Took on keyframe animation responsibilities and collaborated with other animators and 2D artists for the Abertay Summer Shorts Challenge; the art style presented a challenge that was overcome through adaptation.
Lead 2D Artist; Character Designer; Prop Designer; Logo Designer at The Stage is Yours (VR Game)
January 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Led 2D art for a VR sandbox game; designed characters and props with an eye toward translating designs into 3D models. Created a cohesive logo and ensured character and prop designs were functional for 3D animation, balancing shapes, proportions, and usability.
Director/Art Director/Animator at Miracle (Animated Short)
December 31, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Directed, storyboarded, animated, and created assets; responsible for all stages from conception to completion. Included creating contracts for voice actors and serving as art director when hiring a graphic artist to design the logo.
Lead Character Designer / Keyframe Animator at Detective Opossum (Animated Short)
December 31, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Created character turnarounds and pose sheets aligning with the co-director's vision and the style guide; delivered on required assets; collaborated with other animators and 2D artists for the Abertay Summer Shorts Challenge.
Lead 2D Artist / Character Designer / Prop Designer / Logo Designer at The Stage is Yours (VR Game)
December 31, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Led 2D art as lead 2D artist; designed characters for translation into 3D models; created props and logo; ensured designs were functional for 3D modelling and animation.

Education

Masters in Animation at University of Dundee (DJCAD)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
BA (Hons) Computer Arts at Abertay University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
HND 3D Animation at Edinburgh College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Other
    paper The Stage is Yours

    Stage is Yours is a VR Game I helped create the rest of the Clapshot Games team at Abertay University.

    Magnus Moodie - Producer
    Mike Fleming - Character Designer/2D Artist
    David Docherty - Designer
    Alyth McInnes - Level Designer/Sound Designer
    Kieran Hatton - 2D/3D Artist
    Cara Macdonald - 3D Artist
    Jose Anthraper - Programmer/Sound Designer
    Finn Birrell - Programmer

    paper Detective Opossum

    I animated the final scene where the Opossum has given up hope but then discovers his new home.
    I was also the character designer for the project.
    The project was directed by Olivia Meiklejohn and Lucy Robin.