I am a British, London based 2D animator & illustrator. My style takes inspiration from a variety of sources, most prominently 1930’s rubber hose, 2010’s web animation and Adult Swim. I pride myself on being an honest, hard working team player who is quick to learn, punctual, responsible, reliable and self motivated so well accustomed to working towards and meeting time sensitive deadlines. Additionally, prior experience in networking, taking paid commissions, collaborating with other creators and working in a studio environment have provided me with the tools necessary to prepare me for the professional art world.

Harrison David Johnson

I am a British, London based 2D animator & illustrator. My style takes inspiration from a variety of sources, most prominently 1930’s rubber hose, 2010’s web animation and Adult Swim. I pride myself on being an honest, hard working team player who is quick to learn, punctual, responsible, reliable and self motivated so well accustomed to working towards and meeting time sensitive deadlines. Additionally, prior experience in networking, taking paid commissions, collaborating with other creators and working in a studio environment have provided me with the tools necessary to prepare me for the professional art world.

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I am a British, London based 2D animator & illustrator. My style takes inspiration from a variety of sources, most prominently 1930’s rubber hose, 2010’s web animation and Adult Swim.

I pride myself on being an honest, hard working team player who is quick to learn, punctual, responsible, reliable and self motivated so well accustomed to working towards and meeting time sensitive deadlines. Additionally, prior experience in networking, taking paid commissions, collaborating with other creators and working in a studio environment have provided me with the tools necessary to prepare me for the professional art world.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lifeguard/Recreational Assistant at Eltham College, Eric Liddell Sports Centre
January 1, 2020 - June 14, 2024
Responsible for pool safety and first aid, including AED use. Duties include monthly first-aid training and team-building exercises, helping ensure a safe recreational environment. Assisted in community volunteering during lockdown, providing gardening and exterior painting support to vulnerable individuals.
Animator at GLORB Worldwide
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Commissioned for a paid animator role creating a 25-second animation short based on a song sample. This involved creative interpretation and technical animation skills to develop the final product.
Animation Project Assistant at Voluntary Project
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Volunteered as an animation project assistant, recreating scenes from various shows for a compilation involving multiple artists and animators.
Self-defense Class Assistant at Eltham CKD
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Voluntary role assisting in self-defense classes for children, including setting up and taking down equipment and helping children practice forms and speed drills.
Teaching Assistant Placement at Trinity Primary School, Bromley
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Assisted children with reading and writing and provided general support to the class teacher during placement.
Lifeguard/Recreational Assistant at Eltham College, Eric Liddell Sports Centre
January 1, 2020 - Present
Responsible for safeguarding and providing first aid when needed, including use of AED. Other tasks include cleaning, manning reception duties, and setting up and taking down activities. Involved in monthly training sessions focusing on first aid delivery and team-building.
Life Drawing Model at Early Masterworks London
November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025
In the absence of the real live model booked in, I stepped in to pose for the first half of the session themed after Art Nouveau & Art Deco wherein I held four poses for a total of sixteen minutes.
2D Animator at GLORBworldwide
August 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Commissioned to create a 25-second animation using a sample of their song: Oceans Eleven to help promote their work. The short was completed within two months.
Work Experience Day - 2D Animator at Uncommon Creative Studios
November 20, 2024 - November 20, 2024
Participated in a work experience day with Ravensbourne students collaborating with a London-based advertising agency. NDA applies.
Work Experience Day at Uncommon Creative Studios
November 20, 2024 - November 20, 2024
Work Experience Day; collaborated with eleven Ravensbourne students selected to work with a London-based advertising agency (Subject to NDA).

Education

Bachelor Of Arts Honours at Ravensbourne University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Motion Graphics & Animation Diploma at North Kent College
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
GCSE at Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor Of Arts Honours at Ravensbourne University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Motion Graphics & Animation Diploma at North Kent College
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
GCSEs at Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Illustration For Communication at Ravensbourne University
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
Motion Graphics & Animation (Distinction) at North Kent College
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Illustration For Communication at Ravensbourne University
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
Distinction in Motion Graphics & Animation at North Kent College
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026

Qualifications

RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
First aid qualification (Royal Life Saving Society UK)
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
First aid qualified (Royal Life Saving Society UK)
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE608 GLORB | Oceans Eleven - Freelance Animation
    Short animation based on an extract from one of GLORB's songs - Oceans Eleven. This was a paid freelance opportunity (August - October 2024)
    uniE608 Its not easy being green
    This scene used audio from the 2000 Jim Carrey film: 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas' as it involves my original character 'Spindlecrought' simply trying to hail a cab. For this scene I wanted to try something different to the original as the movement was very stilted and I wanted to work with more than what I was given due to the short lengh so I made sure to exaggerate some movements and even put an emphasis on certain things. The end of the scene is inspired by Jack Kirby as well as the Marvel Comics character: Galactus editing 2d animation 2danimation cartoon illustration oc originalcharacter movie
    uniE608 Aqua Teen Hunger Force Reanimated Collab Contribution
    This scene was based on the pilot epsiode of Aqua Teen Hunger Force simply titled: 'Rabbot' Since Aqua Teen Hunger Force already has limited animation, I wanted to put emphasis on more animation to show off my skills so I made sure to take creative liberties by exaggerating movements and putting emphasis on certain words or phrases the characters would say. reanimated collaboration contribution editing 2d animation 2danimation cartoon illustration aquateenhungerforce adultswim voluntarywork
    uniE608 Smiling Friends Reanimated Collab Contribution II
    This scene was based on the season 1 Smiling Friends episode titled: 'Charlie Dies & Doesn't Come Back' For this scene I wanted to try something different to the original as the movement was very stilted and I wanted to work with more than what I was given due to the short lengh so I made sure to exaggerate some movements and even put an emphasis on certain things. The end of the scene is inspired by Jack Kirby as well as the Marvel Comics character: Galactus reanimated collaboration contribution editing 2d animation 2danimation cartoon illustration smilingfriends adultswim voluntarywork
    uniE608 Smiling Friends Reanimated Collab Contribution I
    This scene was based on the season 1 Smiling Friends episode titled: 'Desmond's Big Day Out' For this scene I wanted to go all out on the visual gags. In the original scene there are plenty of background gags with the graffiti on the wall as well as the baby running. So in addition I included my own graffiti gags (including a reference to another Adult Swim series: Aqua Teen Hunger Force) as well as the inclusion of Alan crawling through the holes in the wall looking for his cheese, a wanted poster for said cheese and some stock images depicting outer space as an astronaut hovers behind the window. reanimated collaboration contribution editing 2d animation 2danimation cartoon illustration smilingfriends adultswim voluntarywork
    uniE608 Cuphead Reanimated Collab Contribution
    These are two segments taken from my first ever contribution to a 'Reanimated Collab' based on season 1 episode 6 of 'The Cuphead Show' titled: Roll The Dice animation 2danimation 2d cartoon videogames cuphead reanimatedcollab collaboration voluntarywork internet illustration editing
    uniE608 Donkey Kong animation
    This animation was made as a tribute to instagram user: garbanzo_meatball (Formerly known as Nass Is Secretly A Pikmin) who originally provided the audio on one of his old posts from September 2022. As a huge fan of both him and the Donkey Kong Country video games this was a fun project for me to make - For this piece I intentionally made the motions limited as this, like the audio was never made with the intention of it being taken seriously 2d animation 2danimation cartoons limitedanimation illustration
    uniE608 "Too much obsidian"
    This short was made as a tribute for instagram user: Absolutenutcase162 - known for making comics in the format of memetic language, specifically utilising pop culture icon: Spongebob Squarepants. This one specifically depicts former US president Donald Trump sending a giant minecraft obsidian block down to Bikini Bottom which eventually consumes Spongebob & Patrick, who fail to outrun it! Note: This animation is not reflective of my own political views and was made purely for fun and nothing more 2d 2danimation cartoon memeticlanguage culturalevolutions animation rubberhosestyle short instagram
    uniE608 The Legendary Loose Cannons & The Curious Case Of Captain Calamari II
    This was a motion comic I made for a project during my second year at university. It is supposed to serve as a sequel to a zine I created for the same project. motioncomic 2d oc cartoon animation animatic action writing storyboard originalcharacters zine sequel comic
    uniE608 Lee - Tenacious D animation
    This was a music visualiser project that I created independently during my second year at university. Overall the project was very successful as it was seen and approved by Tenacious D's social media page as well as JR Reed (Known for his role as Lee in the HBO series as well as the 'Pick Of Destiny' movie). tenaciousd filmdirector animator video videoeditor 2d animation cartoon rubberhosestyle musicvisualiser music rock fananimation university jackblack kylegass jrreed