I'm a passionate creator that loves working in a variety of creative mediums. I love working on smaller projects or in a team with other artists, I have a ton of ideas and love designing and animating characters. I love playing video games across VARIOUS genres, collecting trinkets, making silly videos and eating yummy food. I pride myself on clear communication, excellent time management, a positive attitude, and being flexible to support my team whenever needed.…

Emma McLaughlin

I'm a passionate creator that loves working in a variety of creative mediums. I love working on smaller projects or in a team with other artists, I have a ton of ideas and love designing and animating characters. I love playing video games across VARIOUS genres, collecting trinkets, making silly videos and eating yummy food. I pride myself on clear communication, excellent time management, a positive attitude, and being flexible to support my team whenever needed.…

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I’m a passionate creator that loves working in a variety of creative mediums. I love working on smaller projects or in a team with other artists, I have a ton of ideas and love designing and animating characters. I love playing video games across VARIOUS genres, collecting trinkets, making silly videos and eating yummy food. I pride myself on clear communication, excellent time management, a positive attitude, and being flexible to support my team whenever needed.

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Skills

Experience Level

2D Animation
Expert
Character Design
Expert
Animation
Expert
Moho Pro
Expert
DaVinci Resolve Studio
Expert
3D Animation
Intermediate
Unreal Engine 4
Intermediate
Game Design
Intermediate
Autodesk Maya
Intermediate
Adobe Premiere Pro
Intermediate
3D Model
Intermediate
3D Design
Intermediate
Adobe Photoshop
Intermediate
Blender
Intermediate
Adobe After Effects
Intermediate
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Toon Boom Harmony
Intermediate
Unity
Intermediate
Github
Beginner
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Rainbow Digital Massey Guide at Massey University
January 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Working casual as both a distance and in-person guide for new students, involved in orientation, school events, and managing digital spaces for distance students.
Front of house service at Burgerfuel Fairy Springs
December 1, 2020 - October 13, 2025
Part-time role involving taking customer orders, bagging orders, fryer work, cleaning, kitchen and prep work during first year and university breaks.
Stock taking at John Paul College Rotorua
November 30, 2020 - July 12, 2025
Counted library books and made records yearly over three years, completing shifts efficiently within three days per year.
Sound Technician at Various theatre productions and school assemblies
February 28, 2021 - July 12, 2025
Responsible for audio cues, mic levels, setup, and assisting stagehands during theatre productions and assemblies.
Babysitter at Various families
February 28, 2023 - July 12, 2025
Babysat children aged 3-10, including feeding, bedtime routines, and transportation to activities, often on short notice.
Social Media Marketing at Tuatara Tea Party
October 13, 2025 - Present
Social media reels to promote a top-down indie RPG cooking game

Education

Bachelor of Screen Arts at Massey University of Wellington
February 1, 2022 - November 30, 2025
NCEA level 3 at John Paul College Rotorua
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

Excellence in Design & Photography
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Retail, Travel & Hospitality
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