Full-time multi-maker capable of basically everything time-based, with a heart set on character-based, identity-rich work. Part-time hyphenation enjoyer. Non-binary, she/they. BFA in Animation from SCAD. ​I animate, paint, draw, design, edit & film. I am accustomed to fast turnarounds. I also lecture, speak, & hire. ​​Brands I've made for: SYFY, USA Channel, Searchlight Pictures, priceline, WWE, Doritos, [solidcore], St. Jude's, Under Armor, Lofi Girl and more. My portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ My name comes from Nemo's Adventures in Slumberland. I like the sparkle emoji, so here’s some sparkles for good luck: ✨✨✨

Nemo Tison

Full-time multi-maker capable of basically everything time-based, with a heart set on character-based, identity-rich work. Part-time hyphenation enjoyer. Non-binary, she/they. BFA in Animation from SCAD. ​I animate, paint, draw, design, edit & film. I am accustomed to fast turnarounds. I also lecture, speak, & hire. ​​Brands I've made for: SYFY, USA Channel, Searchlight Pictures, priceline, WWE, Doritos, [solidcore], St. Jude's, Under Armor, Lofi Girl and more. My portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ My name comes from Nemo's Adventures in Slumberland. I like the sparkle emoji, so here’s some sparkles for good luck: ✨✨✨

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Full-time multi-maker capable of basically everything time-based, with a heart set on character-based, identity-rich work. Part-time hyphenation enjoyer. Non-binary, she/they. BFA in Animation from SCAD.

​I animate, paint, draw, design, edit & film. I am accustomed to fast turnarounds. I also lecture, speak, & hire.

​​Brands I’ve made for: SYFY, USA Channel, Searchlight Pictures, priceline, WWE, Doritos, [solidcore], St. Jude’s, Under Armor, Lofi Girl and more.

My portfolio: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

My name comes from Nemo’s Adventures in Slumberland. I like the sparkle emoji, so here’s some sparkles for good luck: ✨✨✨

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Work Experience

Freelance Animator at Tongal
January 1, 2018 - Present
Created self-produced interstitials for SYFY, WWE, USA channels, and others on Tongal. Produced commercial and internal content for brands like Under Armour and 21st Century Fox. Captured and edited video, audio, and motion graphics for nonprofit curriculum via E5 I. Created commissioned music video content for Cafuné, Elsa y Elmar, and other artists. Collaborated with The CRUX.TV Studio and Lofi Studios for bespoke 2D animation.
Lecturer of Time-Based Media at University of Wisconsin
January 1, 2022 - Present
Lectured over 250 students across three courses: DES118, DES176, and DES205. Adhered to university guidelines while prioritizing modern career-building approaches. Developed public speaking and group leadership skills; employed diverse learning methods across all four VARK styles. Valued ADA compliance, equality, and inclusion. Certified in Mental Health First Aid; assists with technical issues.
Lead Animator at Lofi Studios
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
2D animated over twenty music promotional projects, both long-form and short-form. Designed character model sheets, assisted other animators with on-model consistency. Sourced and hired teams of experienced 2D animators. Led teams for 2D animated interactive projects while assisting with keys and layout.
Associate Animator at Pixel Farm Creative Studio
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Storyboarded animatics as guides for live action shoots and VR experiences. Animated character-driven logos with hand drawn 2D animation. Assisted with creative direction and troubleshooting. Worked with agencies for clients such as Target, General Mills and Marvel Studios. Designed characters for multiple commercial and virtual reality creations.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 21, 2013 - October 26, 2026

Qualifications

12+ years of 2D animation experience
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026
Mental Health First Aid
January 11, 2024 - March 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization