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Hi, I’m Jalen Macon Collin Wood, a Melbourne-based 2D animator, storyboard artist and sound designer with a passion for turning ideas into vibrant visuals. I thrive in collaborative environments, bringing clear communication, strong organization and a genuine team spirit to every project, from short films to animated sequences and behind-the-scenes assets. I’ve worked across in-between animation, layout design and shot composition, leading small teams of volunteers and coordinating tasks to deliver polished scenes on time. I’m fluent with Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro and Adobe Creative Suite, and I love crafting storytelling moments that blend traditional artistry with playful motion.…Hi, I’m Jalen Macon Collin Wood, a Melbourne-based 2D animator, storyboard artist and sound designer with a passion for turning ideas into vibrant visuals. I thrive in collaborative environments, bringing clear communication, strong organization and a genuine team spirit to every project, from short films to animated sequences and behind-the-scenes assets. I’ve worked across in-between animation, layout design and shot composition, leading small teams of volunteers and coordinating tasks to deliver polished scenes on time. I’m fluent with Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro and Adobe Creative Suite, and I love crafting storytelling moments that blend traditional artistry with playful motion.

Jalen Macon Collin Wood

2D Animator, Storyboard Artist, Sound Designer, +1

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Hi, I’m Jalen Macon Collin Wood, a Melbourne-based 2D animator, storyboard artist and sound designer with a passion for turning ideas into vibrant visuals. I thrive in collaborative environments, bringing clear communication, strong organization and a genuine team spirit to every project, from short films to animated sequences and behind-the-scenes assets. I’ve worked across in-between animation, layout design and shot composition, leading small teams of volunteers and coordinating tasks to deliver polished scenes on time. I’m fluent with Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro and Adobe Creative Suite, and I love crafting storytelling moments that blend traditional artistry with playful motion.…Hi, I’m Jalen Macon Collin Wood, a Melbourne-based 2D animator, storyboard artist and sound designer with a passion for turning ideas into vibrant visuals. I thrive in collaborative environments, bringing clear communication, strong organization and a genuine team spirit to every project, from short films to animated sequences and behind-the-scenes assets. I’ve worked across in-between animation, layout design and shot composition, leading small teams of volunteers and coordinating tasks to deliver polished scenes on time. I’m fluent with Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro and Adobe Creative Suite, and I love crafting storytelling moments that blend traditional artistry with playful motion.

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Hi, I’m Jalen Macon Collin Wood, a Melbourne-based 2D animator, storyboard artist and sound designer with a passion for turning ideas into vibrant visuals. I thrive in collaborative environments, bringing clear communication, strong organization and a genuine team spirit to every project, from short films to animated sequences and behind-the-scenes assets.

I’ve worked across in-between animation, layout design and shot composition, leading small teams of volunteers and coordinating tasks to deliver polished scenes on time. I’m fluent with Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro and Adobe Creative Suite, and I love crafting storytelling moments that blend traditional artistry with playful motion.

Skills

Animation

Toon Boom Harmony

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

2D Animation

Adobe After Effects

Experience Level

Animation

Expert

Toon Boom Harmony

Expert

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Director/Animator/Layout designer at Bye-stander – graduate film | RMIT University

June 30, 2025 - September 3, 2025

Directed an original dramatic film based on moral conflict between three individuals as a major project at RMIT. Responsible for storyboarding using Storyboard Pro, designing layouts for all backgrounds, animating rough shots, cleaning, in-betweening, and coloring shots. Recruited and directed volunteers for cleaning, in-betweening, and coloring tasks. Designed character, props, and background elements.

Animator/Storyboard Artist/Compositor/Sound Designer at The Lemonade Stand – comedic short film

November 30, 2024 - September 3, 2025

Collaborated on storyboards and animatics using Storyboard Pro. Pitched concepts to mentors and audiences. Animated character action shots using Toon Boom Harmony. Provided voice acting for a character and minor sound effects. Composited characters and assets, edited shots in Premiere Pro, and designed sound in Adobe Audition to complete the film.

2D Animator, Storyboard Artist, and Sound Designer at Studio Showoff Ident | RMIT University

October 31, 2023 - September 3, 2025

Contributed to a group project creating a 15-second studio ident involving animation and various media. Assisted with in-betweens and background paintings, arranged extra meetings for collaboration, animated character action shots of humans and sea creatures using Toon Boom Harmony, designed sound and edits in Premiere Pro, storyboarded shots with Storyboard Pro, and designed the surfer character.

Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed | Doncaster, VIC

January 31, 2022 - September 3, 2025

Created character illustrations and designs for clients, specializing in cards, posters, and merchandise for special occasions. Managed client communications, conceptualized ideas, delivered regular updates, and incorporated client feedback to ensure satisfactory results.

In-between Animator at Counter-box – 2D short film

August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025

Assisted in in-between shots for an action-based short film, contributing to the motion between key frames to ensure smooth transitions and overall visual rhythm.

Director/Animator/Layout Designer at Bye-stander – graduate film (RMIT University)

July 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024

Directed my own original dramatic film based on a story around moral conflict between three guys; storyboarded the film, designed layouts, animated shots, and coordinated volunteers for cleaning, in-between inking and colouring; edited the final output.

2D Animator, Storyboard Artist, and Sound Designer at The Lemonade Stand – comedic short film

July 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023

Comedic short with 2D characters in a 3D environment; collaborated on storyboard art using Storyboard Pro; pitched the concept and direction; animated character actions with Toon Boom Harmony; voiced Jeremy for dialogue with minor sound effects; composed character, background, and asset elements to finalize shots; edited in Premiere Pro and designed sound.

2D Animator, Storyboard Artist, and Sound Designer at Studio Show Off Identity – RMIT University group assignment

July 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025

Studio Show Off Identity: a 15-second id using at least two different media; assisted with in-between and background paintings; organized regular meetings outside scheduled class times; animated character actions in Toon Boom Harmony; designed all sound and final edits in Premiere Pro; storyboarded shots with Storyboard Pro; created surface character designs.