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I'm a passionate 2D Animator with a knack for creating engaging characters and bringing stories to life. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams and am always eager to take on new challenges in the animation field. With experience in various animation styles and tools, I thrive in dynamic environments where creativity and innovation are key. My goal is to create memorable animations that resonate with audiences of all ages.…I'm a passionate 2D Animator with a knack for creating engaging characters and bringing stories to life. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams and am always eager to take on new challenges in the animation field. With experience in various animation styles and tools, I thrive in dynamic environments where creativity and innovation are key. My goal is to create memorable animations that resonate with audiences of all ages.

Ryan Nickel

PRO

2D Animator, Animator, Storyboard Artist

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I'm a passionate 2D Animator with a knack for creating engaging characters and bringing stories to life. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams and am always eager to take on new challenges in the animation field. With experience in various animation styles and tools, I thrive in dynamic environments where creativity and innovation are key. My goal is to create memorable animations that resonate with audiences of all ages.…I'm a passionate 2D Animator with a knack for creating engaging characters and bringing stories to life. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams and am always eager to take on new challenges in the animation field. With experience in various animation styles and tools, I thrive in dynamic environments where creativity and innovation are key. My goal is to create memorable animations that resonate with audiences of all ages.

Available to hire

Pittsburgh, United States

I’m a passionate 2D Animator with a knack for creating engaging characters and bringing stories to life. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams and am always eager to take on new challenges in the animation field.

With experience in various animation styles and tools, I thrive in dynamic environments where creativity and innovation are key. My goal is to create memorable animations that resonate with audiences of all ages.

Skills

Toon Boom Harmony

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

2D Animation

Adobe Photoshop

Cartoon

Experience Level

Toon Boom Harmony

Expert

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Expert

2D Animation

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Cartoon

Expert

Freehand Digital Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Childrens Book Illustration

Intermediate

Illustration

Intermediate

Book Illustration

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance 2D Animator at Upwork

June 9, 2023 - June 19, 2023

Freelance 2D Animator at Hankering for a Honeycomb

April 7, 2025 - October 30, 2025

2D Animator at Toon Boom Harmony

January 1, 2023 - Present

Created animations for various projects, focusing on character development and storytelling. Collaborated with other animators to ensure projects were delivered on time and met creative standards.

Freelance 2D Animator at Dexter's Laboratory Reimagined

January 1, 2023 - Present

Worked as a freelance animator to bring the beloved characters of Dexter and his friends back to life. Developed animation sequences that aligned with the original show's spirit.

Freelance 2D Animator at Hanxinger for a Honeymoon

April 1, 2025 - Present

Provided freelance animation services, focusing on character design and motion graphics for a short film.