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I am a creative, hardworking and friendly individual who enjoys new challenges. I am dedicated to animation work and have continued to work on private projects to update and maintain my skills since graduating. I am willing to embark on additional training to enhance my skills and I enjoy changing environments. I consider myself patient, diplomatic and a good communicator with both technical and non-technical people. I am confident in working on my own initiative but equally happy working in a team, and I would welcome the opportunity to demonstrate my skills and abilities. I am open to opportunities anywhere in the UK.…I am a creative, hardworking and friendly individual who enjoys new challenges. I am dedicated to animation work and have continued to work on private projects to update and maintain my skills since graduating. I am willing to embark on additional training to enhance my skills and I enjoy changing environments. I consider myself patient, diplomatic and a good communicator with both technical and non-technical people. I am confident in working on my own initiative but equally happy working in a team, and I would welcome the opportunity to demonstrate my skills and abilities. I am open to opportunities anywhere in the UK.

Benjamin Makinson

Animator, Illustrator, Voiceover Artist, +4

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I am a creative, hardworking and friendly individual who enjoys new challenges. I am dedicated to animation work and have continued to work on private projects to update and maintain my skills since graduating. I am willing to embark on additional training to enhance my skills and I enjoy changing environments. I consider myself patient, diplomatic and a good communicator with both technical and non-technical people. I am confident in working on my own initiative but equally happy working in a team, and I would welcome the opportunity to demonstrate my skills and abilities. I am open to opportunities anywhere in the UK.…I am a creative, hardworking and friendly individual who enjoys new challenges. I am dedicated to animation work and have continued to work on private projects to update and maintain my skills since graduating. I am willing to embark on additional training to enhance my skills and I enjoy changing environments. I consider myself patient, diplomatic and a good communicator with both technical and non-technical people. I am confident in working on my own initiative but equally happy working in a team, and I would welcome the opportunity to demonstrate my skills and abilities. I am open to opportunities anywhere in the UK.

Available to hire

I am a creative, hardworking and friendly individual who enjoys new challenges. I am dedicated to animation work and have continued to work on private projects to update and maintain my skills since graduating. I am willing to embark on additional training to enhance my skills and I enjoy changing environments.

I consider myself patient, diplomatic and a good communicator with both technical and non-technical people. I am confident in working on my own initiative but equally happy working in a team, and I would welcome the opportunity to demonstrate my skills and abilities. I am open to opportunities anywhere in the UK.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Stop Motion Animation

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Beginner

Language

Japanese

Beginner

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator & Voice Actor at Self-employed

July 1, 2011 - November 19, 2025

Produced illustrated stills for an animated video. Commissioned large-scale artwork for ASDA. Participated in a voice acting community and contributed to an unofficial abridged series and two unofficial audiobooks/plays, along with various other voice roles. Created and delivered custom artwork for diverse clients worldwide. Developed an animation loop for a high-profile client to use on their website. Sold artwork and memorabilia at conventions, including Southport and Preston.

Online Streaming at Self-employed

February 1, 2025 - November 19, 2025

I stream my art commissions and gameplay on Twitch, building an audience and generating revenue through advertising and subscriptions.

Voluntary Event Coordinator and Facilitator at Volunteer

December 1, 2023 - November 19, 2025

Run a weekly online social event for four participants, coordinating scheduling and mediating interpersonal conflicts while collaborating to craft engaging narratives for diverse participants.

Grocery Colleague at Asda Stores Ltd

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Shelf stacking across multiple aisles, handling callouts, customers and general public interactions. Later promoted to Click and Collect, coordinating pickup orders during the Covid pandemic.

Cashier / Shop Assistant at International Aid Charity Shop

September 1, 2008 - September 1, 2008

Cash handling, sorting and cleaning donated items, and assisting customers while part-time during school years.

Grocery Colleague at Asda Stores Ltd

December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Employed as a shelf stacker across multiple aisles, handling callouts and customer enquiries. Later promoted to Click & Collect, organizing groceries for pickup during the Covid pandemic and maintaining high levels of customer service.

Voluntary Event Coordinator and Facilitator at Self-directed Volunteer Work

December 1, 2023 - November 19, 2025

Runs a weekly online social event for four participants, coordinating scheduling and mediating interpersonal conflicts while fostering collaborative narrative creation.

Online Streaming at Self-employed / Twitch

February 1, 2025 - November 19, 2025

Streaming art commissions and gameplay on Twitch, achieving Affiliate status and generating revenue through ads and subscriptions.

Cashier / Shop Assistant at International Aid Charity Shop

September 30, 2008 - September 30, 2008

Cashier duties, stocking shelves, sorting donations, cleaning items and assisting customers.