I am a creative and technically skilled 2D Animator with professional experience across TV animation, motion graphics, illustration, gaming and digital media. I deliver high-quality character animation, motion graphics, compositing and visual storytelling for broadcast, online and interactive platforms. I bridge creative and technical production with strong problem-solving abilities and a comprehensive understanding of animation pipelines from concept through to final delivery. I am proficient in Toon Boom Harmony, Spine and Blender, with experience working collaboratively in fast-paced studio environments and large-scale productions, across cinema, television, YouTube and gaming platforms.

Dominic Murphy

I am a creative and technically skilled 2D Animator with professional experience across TV animation, motion graphics, illustration, gaming and digital media. I deliver high-quality character animation, motion graphics, compositing and visual storytelling for broadcast, online and interactive platforms. I bridge creative and technical production with strong problem-solving abilities and a comprehensive understanding of animation pipelines from concept through to final delivery. I am proficient in Toon Boom Harmony, Spine and Blender, with experience working collaboratively in fast-paced studio environments and large-scale productions, across cinema, television, YouTube and gaming platforms.

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I am a creative and technically skilled 2D Animator with professional experience across TV animation, motion graphics, illustration, gaming and digital media. I deliver high-quality character animation, motion graphics, compositing and visual storytelling for broadcast, online and interactive platforms.

I bridge creative and technical production with strong problem-solving abilities and a comprehensive understanding of animation pipelines from concept through to final delivery. I am proficient in Toon Boom Harmony, Spine and Blender, with experience working collaboratively in fast-paced studio environments and large-scale productions, across cinema, television, YouTube and gaming platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Animator
May 1, 2026 - Present
Seeking new opportunities within 2D animation, motion graphics, illustration and creative media. Continuing to develop technical skills across animation, compositing and game production workflows. Exploring freelance and collaborative creative projects while expanding industry knowledge and software capabilities.
Animator at Tom Bola
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Created and implemented 2D and 3D animation for gaming projects within a large multi-disciplinary team of animators, illustrators and developers. Worked with assets using Spine; adapted to technical limitations within game animation pipelines; utilised Blender for modeling, rigging and animation; collaborated with international teams and helped plan production schedules and roadmaps.
2D Generalist at Arcus Studios
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Produced character animation, motion graphics and compositing for TV, educational and commercial projects. Contributed to BBC Bite-sized content, E4 features and NHS explainer videos; created bumpers and educational animations; developed assets in Photoshop and After Effects; led character rigging and maintained Harmony workflows; prepared assets for compositing and final delivery; edited productions in Premiere Pro; contributed to large-scale productions with careful planning and production timelines.

Education

BA (Hons) Animation at Newcastle University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
BA (Hons) Animation at Newcastle College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
BTEC IT at Thomas More
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Other, Media & Entertainment, Gaming
    uniE608 Showreel
    Example work from various projects from freelance to studio work. videoeditor advert filmdirector explainervideo video
    paper BBC Religious Figures

    A series of animated shorts depicting stories from various religions around the world.

    paper R3cusants Podcast

    A sports based podcast based on the life experiences of England Rugby star Kyle Sinckler.