I'm Corey McBride, a motion design student and aspiring animator based in Dargaville, New Zealand. I combine a love of storytelling with hands-on skills in 2D and 3D animation to create artistic outcomes that can make a positive impact, and I'm eager to learn new tools and techniques along the way. My goal is to learn from all walks of life and push myself to try new things, from exploring new cuisines to mastering a software in a short timeframe. I aim to accumulate a diverse set of skills, from cel animation and stop motion to sound design and motion graphics, continually challenging myself and collaborating with others.

Corey McBride

I'm Corey McBride, a motion design student and aspiring animator based in Dargaville, New Zealand. I combine a love of storytelling with hands-on skills in 2D and 3D animation to create artistic outcomes that can make a positive impact, and I'm eager to learn new tools and techniques along the way. My goal is to learn from all walks of life and push myself to try new things, from exploring new cuisines to mastering a software in a short timeframe. I aim to accumulate a diverse set of skills, from cel animation and stop motion to sound design and motion graphics, continually challenging myself and collaborating with others.

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I’m Corey McBride, a motion design student and aspiring animator based in Dargaville, New Zealand. I combine a love of storytelling with hands-on skills in 2D and 3D animation to create artistic outcomes that can make a positive impact, and I’m eager to learn new tools and techniques along the way.

My goal is to learn from all walks of life and push myself to try new things, from exploring new cuisines to mastering a software in a short timeframe. I aim to accumulate a diverse set of skills, from cel animation and stop motion to sound design and motion graphics, continually challenging myself and collaborating with others.

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Work Experience

Waiter at Northern Wairoa Hotel
January 1, 2019 - Present
Delivered orders to tables, maintained dining area cleanliness, and contributed to smooth table turnover in a busy hospitality environment.
Bakery assistant at Woolworths Dargaville
January 1, 2023 - Present
Packed bread, assisted bakers, and performed stocktake in a fast-paced retail bakery setting.
Motion designer at Council campaign Dargaville
January 1, 2025 - Present
Ideated, storyboarded, and delivered final outcomes for a local campaign, shaping visual storytelling and motion design assets.
Assistant at Searle Electronics
January 1, 2019 - Present
Dismantled TVs and logged components; supported warehouse tasks and component tracking.
Motion Designer at Council campaign, Dargaville
January 1, 2025 - Present
Ideated concepts, storyboarded sequences, and delivered final motion design outcomes.
Assistant at Searle Electronics, Whangarei
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Dismantled televisions and logged components.

Education

Level 1-3 at Pompallier Catholic College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Media Design, Motion Design at Media Design School
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Levels 1-3 (Pompallier Catholic College) at Pompallier Catholic College, Whangarei
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Media Design, Motion Design at Media Design School, Auckland
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

bachelor in motion graphic design
February 16, 2023 - November 14, 2025
Levels 1-3 (Pompallier Catholic College)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Media Design, Motion Design
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet