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Hello! It’s lovely to meet you, my name is Jack and I am an Animation Production graduate from Arts University Bournemouth with a burning passion for character design and anything in children’s media!
I am very enthusiastic for anything fantasy, whimsical or spooky, with a keen eye for adding small, purposeful details. I love bringing energetic, diverse characters to life and telling their stories in every way I can!
I am a natural problem solver, devote time and energy to honing my skills and am a ace team player. You can find my portfolio here: artofjackturner.wixsite.com/portfolio
Thank you for your time and consideration!
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Character Designer, Visual Development, Lead Ink Artist at Keeper of the Forest (Dir. Anna Boden)
October 14, 2024 - June 22, 2025Produced a series of vibrant character concepts for the student film 'Keeper of the Forest', inspired by Scottish and Celtic mythology. Created accurate character turn-arounds and construction sheets in collaboration with colleagues. Served as lead ink artist and visual development artist on the project.
Character Design, Visual Development, Pitch Development at Sleepy Town Called Evermoor
February 1, 2025 - PresentContributed character design, visual development, and pitch development to the project starting February 2025 and continuing presently.
Pitch Development, Character Design, Visual Development, Storyboard at Little Lost Boy
February 4, 2024 - June 25, 2025Produced a series of character designs from rough to final based around an original concept inspired by mythological creatures and children’s TV. Produced explorations, pose sheets, expression sheets, and props sheets. Developed a pitch for a 2-minute short film, which was shortlisted out of 100 and presented to the student body. Created a series of character concepts, background concepts, and props centered around fantasy and whimsy.
Layout Assistant at Twinkle Twinkle (Dir. Jazzy Barry)
February 4, 2024 - March 1, 2024Produced rough and cleaned layouts for the student film 'Twinkle Twinkle', meeting set deadlines and working quickly and efficiently under pressure.
Mural Decorator (freelance volunteer)
July 1, 2021 - PresentDesigned and painted fun, colourful murals for adult and children's rooms as a freelance volunteer from July 2021 to present.
Education
BA (Hons) Animation Production at Arts University Bournemouth
September 20, 2022 - July 26, 2025Grade: Second Class Honours
BTEC Art and Design at Walsall College
September 7, 2020 - July 11, 2022Grade: Triple Distinction
Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Other
Experience Level
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