I'm an animator and designer with a focus on 2D character animation, motion, and graphic design. I have 5 years experience as a freelancer, having worked with companies such as Armada Content, AT&T, and ShakaWear. With my versatility and expert skills in digital art, I can help make your project come to life in multiple ways. When I'm not working, you can find me playing with my cats, or making music!…

Justine Vadnais

I'm an animator and designer with a focus on 2D character animation, motion, and graphic design. I have 5 years experience as a freelancer, having worked with companies such as Armada Content, AT&T, and ShakaWear. With my versatility and expert skills in digital art, I can help make your project come to life in multiple ways. When I'm not working, you can find me playing with my cats, or making music!…

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I’m an animator and designer with a focus on 2D character animation, motion, and graphic design. I have 5 years experience as a freelancer, having worked with companies such as Armada Content, AT&T, and ShakaWear. With my versatility and expert skills in digital art, I can help make your project come to life in multiple ways.
When I’m not working, you can find me playing with my cats, or making music!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Animator at Armada Content
April 1, 2023 - Present
Created various 2D animations and designs for an NDA project in children's media. Designed and enhanced character sketches, completing final clean up and coloring. Communicated with director on animation concepts and story-board development. Rendered final animation to sprite sheets for game/app functionality.
2D Animator at AT&T
March 31, 2023 - July 19, 2025
Independently created 2D animations paired with live-action video for leadership development content within the company. Animated all animation segments from roughs through final clean-up and color. Drafted storyboards from given script and audio. Designed and rigged character puppets and assets. Illustrated graphics and images for social media content. Assisted with minor tasks such as editing videos and audio, and research.
Motion Graphic Designer at Catsy
April 30, 2021 - July 19, 2025
Produced an entire 2-minute explainer video explaining B2B catalog management software. Designed and animated all character puppets and graphics using After Effects and Illustrator. Provided own voice narration and audio.
Video Animator at ShakaWear
August 29, 2020 - January 18, 2021
Produced 1-2 minute videos within weekly deadlines. Conceptualized animation sequences following voice over provided by client. Utilized company assets and logos to maintain brand identity.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Central Florida
December 7, 2017 - May 6, 2021
Experimental Animation BFA Cinema Studies, Minor
AA at Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach, FL
August 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Retail, Telecommunications
    uniE608 Demo Reel 2023
    All animations, characters, and music made by me. Programs used: Adobe Animate, After Effects, Illustrator, and Premiere. AE Plugins: DUIK, Joysticks N Sliders, Overlord. demoreel video animator 2Danimator 2Danimation…
    uniE608 demo_reel.exe (Demo Reel 2021)
    Programs used: Toon Boom Harmony and After Effects. "King FunGuy" film and characters by Will Colpoys and Taylor Holloway "Steven Universe" characters by Rebecca Sugar "Sleezy Mart" film, a group project, made by Justine Vadnais Alysia Ramirez Annie Fong Cristina Lancranjan Hannah Makholm Krizia Negron Rada Ursu Rebecca Biegalski Rebecca Rios Shakarr Presley animator demoreel…
    uniE621 Cartoon Background Character
    Original character designs in a "Cartoon Network" style. cartoonnetwork characterdesign…
    uniE621 Henelope Character Designs
    Henelope is my original character. characterdesign expressions…