Hi I'm RiK an Emmy-nominated animator with 20 + years experience in the creative industries and I’ve been creating the illusion of life one way or another since 1988. Over the years I've worked with various studios around the world, both in-house and remotely. Currently based in Lisbon, I have a lifelong passion for creating and bringing to life appealing and engaging characters that amuse, entertain, and emotionally captivate viewers. Throughout my career, I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with renowned clients such as Coca-Cola, BMW, McDonald’s, Sony, ASDA/Wal-Mart, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network. I have contributed to many high-quality projects, including TV series, films, TV commercials, and game cinematics, at respected studios such as Axis, Nexus, Rushes, This is Jelly, Seed, Illoura, Aixsponza, Cabeza Patata, and Sony Entertainment. In 2020 I worked on the Emmy nominated animated visuals for Wyclef Jean’s lockdown stage show at the Apollo, New York. I am proficient in a range of software including Maya, C4D, Blender, 3ds Max, XSi, Lightwave, Moho, Adobe After Effects, Animate (Flash), Toon Boom Harmony, Illustrator, Photoshop, and various AI creation tools. My skills encompass Character Animation, Animation Direction, Storyboarding, Scriptwriting/Storytelling, Motion Design, Character Design, Illustration, and AI content creation.…

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Hi I'm RiK an Emmy-nominated animator with 20 + years experience in the creative industries and I’ve been creating the illusion of life one way or another since 1988. Over the years I've worked with various studios around the world, both in-house and remotely. Currently based in Lisbon, I have a lifelong passion for creating and bringing to life appealing and engaging characters that amuse, entertain, and emotionally captivate viewers. Throughout my career, I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with renowned clients such as Coca-Cola, BMW, McDonald’s, Sony, ASDA/Wal-Mart, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network. I have contributed to many high-quality projects, including TV series, films, TV commercials, and game cinematics, at respected studios such as Axis, Nexus, Rushes, This is Jelly, Seed, Illoura, Aixsponza, Cabeza Patata, and Sony Entertainment. In 2020 I worked on the Emmy nominated animated visuals for Wyclef Jean’s lockdown stage show at the Apollo, New York. I am proficient in a range of software including Maya, C4D, Blender, 3ds Max, XSi, Lightwave, Moho, Adobe After Effects, Animate (Flash), Toon Boom Harmony, Illustrator, Photoshop, and various AI creation tools. My skills encompass Character Animation, Animation Direction, Storyboarding, Scriptwriting/Storytelling, Motion Design, Character Design, Illustration, and AI content creation.…

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Hi I’m RiK an Emmy-nominated animator with 20 + years experience in the creative industries and I’ve been creating the illusion of life one way or another since 1988.
Over the years I’ve worked with various studios around the world, both in-house and remotely. Currently based in Lisbon, I have a lifelong passion for creating and bringing to life appealing and engaging characters that amuse, entertain, and emotionally captivate viewers.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with renowned clients such as Coca-Cola, BMW, McDonald’s, Sony, ASDA/Wal-Mart, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network. I have contributed to many high-quality projects, including TV series, films, TV commercials, and game cinematics, at respected studios such as Axis, Nexus, Rushes, This is Jelly, Seed, Illoura, Aixsponza, Cabeza Patata, and Sony Entertainment.

In 2020 I worked on the Emmy nominated animated visuals for Wyclef Jean’s lockdown stage show at the Apollo, New York.

I am proficient in a range of software including Maya, C4D, Blender, 3ds Max, XSi, Lightwave, Moho, Adobe After Effects, Animate (Flash), Toon Boom Harmony, Illustrator, Photoshop, and various AI creation tools.

My skills encompass Character Animation, Animation Direction, Storyboarding, Scriptwriting/Storytelling, Motion Design, Character Design, Illustration, and AI content creation.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Advanced

Work Experience

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Education

PG Cert Animation at Central Saint Martins College London
May 5, 2003 - November 30, 2003
Postgraduate study in animation
BA Hons Multimedia Design at De Montfort University
September 30, 1994 - May 30, 1998
Broad based course including Interactive Design, Graphic Design, Animation, Film and Video.
Art Foundation Course and A levels at Nelson and Colne College
August 30, 1990 - May 30, 1994
Broad based course including Illustration, Photography, Sculpture, Ceramics with top marks in Graphic Design and Printmaking.
Feature Animation at Anim School
April 30, 2023
Character and Facial Performance

Qualifications

PostGrad in Animation
September 20, 2003 - May 20, 2004
PostGrad in Animation and BA(Hons) Multimedia Design
September 20, 1994 - May 20, 1998

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper General Animation Showreel


    This showreel showcases a diverse range of my animation work, including high-quality character animation in both 3D and 2D, TV commercials, music videos, web promos, and motion graphics explainer videos. For more specific examples, please view the following links: 3D Character, 3D Commercial, 2D Character and Motion Graphics.

    paper Commercial Animation Showreel

    This showreel is a montage of 3D animation for TV commercials, featuring animated products, brand mascots, and music promos. It includes projects for renowned clients such as BMW, McDonald’s, and Capri-Sun.

    paper 3D Character Animation Showreel


    This showreel is a montage of feature film and TV-quality 3D character animation, showcasing my focus on character performance. The reel includes highlights from various projects, such as the award-winning short film “Don’t Feed These Animals,” which received accolades at festivals worldwide, and the TV series “Jingliks.”

    paper 2D Character Animation Showreel


    This showreel is a montage of 2D character animation for various projects including Emmy nominated visuals for Wyclef Jean’s stage show, web and podcast promos, music videos, and films for animation festivals. It features a variety of animation styles, such as cut-out, puppet, rigged, and hand-drawn.