I'm a passionate and ambitious 3D/2D animator with a strong background in visual effects and animation. I specialise in 3D character animation through keyframe and performance capture motion editing. Alongside 3D animation I also work with 2D motion graphics for websites, logos and events. I am very adaptable to whatever pace and quality a production requires, whether it be for TV, commercials or feature film. I'm currently seeking opportunities that can help me develop my skills in animation, particularly I am looking for keyframe or motion editing roles.

Joe Gordon

I'm a passionate and ambitious 3D/2D animator with a strong background in visual effects and animation. I specialise in 3D character animation through keyframe and performance capture motion editing. Alongside 3D animation I also work with 2D motion graphics for websites, logos and events. I am very adaptable to whatever pace and quality a production requires, whether it be for TV, commercials or feature film. I'm currently seeking opportunities that can help me develop my skills in animation, particularly I am looking for keyframe or motion editing roles.

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I’m a passionate and ambitious 3D/2D animator with a strong background in visual effects and animation. I specialise in 3D character animation through keyframe and performance capture motion editing.

Alongside 3D animation I also work with 2D motion graphics for websites, logos and events. I am very adaptable to whatever pace and quality a production requires, whether it be for TV, commercials or feature film. I’m currently seeking opportunities that can help me develop my skills in animation, particularly I am looking for keyframe or motion editing roles.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Animator / Layout Artist at Rogue Trooper
September 20, 2023 - November 1, 2025
Responsible for creating shots from layout to cleanup; taking notes from supervisor and director via Ftrack and implementing changes to animation; creating new shots with layout, camera moves and retargeting mocap data; creating loopable crowd cycles for FX; importing animation to Unreal Engine and assembling shots; cleaning up mocap with Maya; troubleshooting in a new pipeline and ensuring rigs meet animation requirements; adapting to fast-paced environments; keyframing props like the Bagman; animation work for live-action British drama; cleaning up CG drone; working with live-action VFX; using Shotgrid for feedback and dailies.
3D Animator / Layout Artist (Freelance) at Rogue Trooper
July 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance role focusing on continued shot creation, layout refinements, camera work, and motion capture retargeting for ongoing production.
3D Animator at Treehouse Digital Ltd
August 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance on an unannounced Sky TV show; 3D/2D animation work including creature and character animation; taking shots from layout to cleanup and incorporating feedback via Shotgrid.
3D Animator at Terminal FX
September 1, 2025 - Present
Animation work for a live action Bulgarian drama TV show; keyframe animation of a large bird creature; creature work; taking shots from layout to fully cleaned up animation; live action VFX collaboration; feedback via Shotgrid.
2D/3D Animator (Freelance) at Littlefish Creative
January 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025
Freelance work across multiple projects including lip-sync for a feature film; created a library of walk cycles; produced high-quality motion graphics for logos, websites and digital applications; UX/UI motion graphics integrated with HTML/CSS; collaboration with graphic designers.

Education

Bachelor of Science with Honours - Visual Effects at Birmingham City University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

TIGA Graduate of the Year in Art
January 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education