Hi there! I'm Andy Sykes, a freelance motion designer, animator and illustrator with over 21 years of experience turning ideas into engaging visuals. I specialise in After Effects, Rive and Cinema 4D to craft social media animations, UI/UX motion, explainer videos, idents and character animation that tell stories and captivate audiences. I love keeping up with new trends and techniques, and I'm always expanding my portfolio. Throughout my career I’ve collaborated with clients in education, entertainment and technology, delivering high-quality, customized work. I’m passionate about storytelling, teamwork, and delivering visuals that not only look great but also meet real goals.…

Andy Sykes

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Hi there! I'm Andy Sykes, a freelance motion designer, animator and illustrator with over 21 years of experience turning ideas into engaging visuals. I specialise in After Effects, Rive and Cinema 4D to craft social media animations, UI/UX motion, explainer videos, idents and character animation that tell stories and captivate audiences. I love keeping up with new trends and techniques, and I'm always expanding my portfolio. Throughout my career I’ve collaborated with clients in education, entertainment and technology, delivering high-quality, customized work. I’m passionate about storytelling, teamwork, and delivering visuals that not only look great but also meet real goals.…

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Hi there! I’m Andy Sykes, a freelance motion designer, animator and illustrator with over 21 years of experience turning ideas into engaging visuals. I specialise in After Effects, Rive and Cinema 4D to craft social media animations, UI/UX motion, explainer videos, idents and character animation that tell stories and captivate audiences. I love keeping up with new trends and techniques, and I’m always expanding my portfolio.

Throughout my career I’ve collaborated with clients in education, entertainment and technology, delivering high-quality, customized work. I’m passionate about storytelling, teamwork, and delivering visuals that not only look great but also meet real goals.

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English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Animator/Motion Graphics Artist and Illustrator at Hexjibber.com
September 1, 2004 - Present
Freelance motion graphics artist, animator and illustrator, specialising in After Effects, Cinema 4D, Character Animator and Adobe Animate. Creates social media animations, explainer videos, idents, stings and character animations for clients across education, entertainment and technology sectors.
Part Time Teaching Fellow in Animation and Storytelling at University of Leeds
January 1, 2011 - August 1, 2019
Teaches Animation and Interactivity to first-year students and Digital Storytelling to second-year students; focuses on animation and storytelling techniques to develop rich narratives and bring images to life.
Part Time Lecturer at Leeds Metropolitan University
September 1, 2012 - August 1, 2013
Teach Digital Illustration and Motion Graphics modules; Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects are the main applications used.
Lead Artist at InspirEd
June 1, 2010 - June 1, 2013
Teach animation workshops to children and young people for InspirEd in Schools around the UK.
Visiting Animation Lecturer/Artist at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2012
Provided Flash animation workshops and lectures on BA (Hons) Interactive Arts on numerous occasions since 2005.
Visiting Lecturer in Animation at University of Salford
March 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
Delivered workshops in animation, specialising in Flash.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Interactive Arts at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Introduction to Rive
January 11, 2030 - May 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Gaming, Professional Services, Other

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