An illustrated childrens book for Wilderswood Storytellers, being sold on many different sites and book stands, partnered with the author Peter Brownlow.
- Background Designer
- Character Designer
- Children’s Book Illustrator
Sam Henson
- United Kingdom
- 3 projects
I’m Sam Henson, an experienced 2D animator, character animator, and illustrator with a strong ambition to work across film, games, and TV.
About
I’m Sam Henson, an experienced 2D animator, character animator, and illustrator with a strong ambition to work across film, games, and TV. I enjoy taking ideas from scratch through character design, storyboarding, and inbetweening, and I’m comfortable working both independently and as part of a team to fit the needs of each project.
- Joined February 2026
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
- Travel & Hospitality
- Other
- Professional Services
- Gaming
- Software & Internet
Projects · 3
An illustrated selling childrens book partnered with Wilderswood Storytellers, Peter Brownlow as the books author.
- Background Designer
- Character Designer
- Children’s Book Illustrator
An in depth animated music video based on realistic movements and expressions for an enticing but disturbing animated short film following the story of a stalker.
- 1st Assistant Director
- 2D Animator
- Background Designer
- +2
Work experience
Childrens Book Illustrator · Wilderswood StorytellersJul 2026 – Sep 2026 · 3 mos
I partnered with a childrens book author to produce a selling illustrated and vibrant childrens book that would then be sold on multiple online platforms and printed. I illustrated over three books during my partnership
2D animator · BBCApr 2026 – May 2026 · 2 mos
I worked with a team of 2D animators to produce a short film that would be bared with the BBC orchestra
Education
Bachelor Of Arts With Second Class Honours (1st Division) In Animation · Nottingham Trent University2022 – 2025
Distinction Master's Animation · Nottingham Trent University2025 – 2026
Distinction Diploma Graphic Design · Tresham College2021 – 2023
UAL Level 3 Applied General Extended Diploma in Art & Design (Distinction) · UAL2020 – 2022
Certifications and awards· 9
Bachelor Of Arts With Second Class Honours (1st Division) In Animation2022 – 2025
Distinction Masters Degree in Animation2025 – 2026
Bachelor of Arts With Second Class Honours (1st Division) in Animation (Distinction)2022 – 2025
Masters Degree in Animation2025 – 2026
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