Hi! I'm Nicolas, a passionate character animator and designer with a background in Visual Arts and Game & Interactive Media Design. I've sharpened my skills through a mix of academic study and hands-on experience at the Hollywood Animation Academy, where I specialize in character animation. Over time, I've also expanded my communication and leadership abilities through a master's program in Communication and Business Leadership. I enjoy bringing characters to life, whether through 2D or 3D animation, and collaborating on exciting projects like game jams and short films. I'm always eager to learn more and grow my craft while contributing to creative and dynamic teams.

Nicolas Ballas Bloom

Hi! I'm Nicolas, a passionate character animator and designer with a background in Visual Arts and Game & Interactive Media Design. I've sharpened my skills through a mix of academic study and hands-on experience at the Hollywood Animation Academy, where I specialize in character animation. Over time, I've also expanded my communication and leadership abilities through a master's program in Communication and Business Leadership. I enjoy bringing characters to life, whether through 2D or 3D animation, and collaborating on exciting projects like game jams and short films. I'm always eager to learn more and grow my craft while contributing to creative and dynamic teams.

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Hi! I’m Nicolas, a passionate character animator and designer with a background in Visual Arts and Game & Interactive Media Design. I’ve sharpened my skills through a mix of academic study and hands-on experience at the Hollywood Animation Academy, where I specialize in character animation. Over time, I’ve also expanded my communication and leadership abilities through a master’s program in Communication and Business Leadership.

I enjoy bringing characters to life, whether through 2D or 3D animation, and collaborating on exciting projects like game jams and short films. I’m always eager to learn more and grow my craft while contributing to creative and dynamic teams.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

2D/3D Animation Counselor at TIC Summer Camp
August 31, 2025 - July 14, 2025
Supervised and counseled students in 2D and 3D animation during summer sessions in 2024 and 2025, fostering skill development and creative expression in animation media.
Character Designer & Animator at Freelance Artist
January 1, 2024 - Present
Worked independently as a freelance artist since 2024, creating character designs and animations for various projects, leveraging skills in both 2D and 3D animation mediums.
2D/3D Animation Counselor at TIC Summer Camp
August 31, 2025 - July 14, 2025
Served as a counselor helping campers with 2D and 3D animation projects during the summer sessions of 2024 and 2025.
Character Designer & Animator at Freelance Artist
January 1, 2024 - Present
Engaged in freelance work designing and animating characters for various projects since 2024.
Participant (Concept Art/2D Animation) at Metroidvania Month Game Jam
December 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Contributed concept art and 2D animation in a game development challenge in 2023.
Member at HPU Game Development Club
December 31, 2019 - July 14, 2025
Participated in game development activities as a club member from 2018 to 2019.
Instructional Assistant at High Point University
May 31, 2022 - July 14, 2025
Assisted in teaching High Point University's Triple-A Game Development Tools course, covering tools like Unreal Engine, GitHub Desktop, and Adobe Audacity.

Education

MA Communication & Business Leadership at High Point University
August 21, 2021 - December 31, 2022
BA Game Design at High Point University
January 1, 2018 - May 31, 2021

Qualifications

Specialized Study Program
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet