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Hello! I’m Kaela Beals, an 3D animator based Toronto, Canada I specialize in 3D character animation, and game play animation, with a strong track record of delivering expressive performances, maintaining shot continuity, and collaborating closely with directors and teammates to meet tight episodic deadlines. I’m passionate about storytelling through movement and timing, and I enjoy refining performances to maximize appeal and readability across shots and sequences. In addition to animation, I bring a photographer’s eye and comfort with Adobe tools to contribute to visual development, background creation, and overall production quality.…Hello! I’m Kaela Beals, an 3D animator based Toronto, Canada I specialize in 3D character animation, and game play animation, with a strong track record of delivering expressive performances, maintaining shot continuity, and collaborating closely with directors and teammates to meet tight episodic deadlines. I’m passionate about storytelling through movement and timing, and I enjoy refining performances to maximize appeal and readability across shots and sequences. In addition to animation, I bring a photographer’s eye and comfort with Adobe tools to contribute to visual development, background creation, and overall production quality.

Kaela Beals

Animator, 3D Animator, Character Designer, +2

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Hello! I’m Kaela Beals, an 3D animator based Toronto, Canada I specialize in 3D character animation, and game play animation, with a strong track record of delivering expressive performances, maintaining shot continuity, and collaborating closely with directors and teammates to meet tight episodic deadlines. I’m passionate about storytelling through movement and timing, and I enjoy refining performances to maximize appeal and readability across shots and sequences. In addition to animation, I bring a photographer’s eye and comfort with Adobe tools to contribute to visual development, background creation, and overall production quality.…Hello! I’m Kaela Beals, an 3D animator based Toronto, Canada I specialize in 3D character animation, and game play animation, with a strong track record of delivering expressive performances, maintaining shot continuity, and collaborating closely with directors and teammates to meet tight episodic deadlines. I’m passionate about storytelling through movement and timing, and I enjoy refining performances to maximize appeal and readability across shots and sequences. In addition to animation, I bring a photographer’s eye and comfort with Adobe tools to contribute to visual development, background creation, and overall production quality.

Available to hire

Hello! I’m Kaela Beals, an 3D animator based Toronto, Canada
I specialize in 3D character animation, and game play animation, with a strong track record of delivering expressive performances, maintaining shot continuity, and collaborating closely with directors and teammates to meet tight episodic deadlines.

I’m passionate about storytelling through movement and timing, and I enjoy refining performances to maximize appeal and readability across shots and sequences. In addition to animation, I bring a photographer’s eye and comfort with Adobe tools to contribute to visual development, background creation, and overall production quality.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Character Animator at Caillou & Weather Hunters - Island of Misfits

April 1, 2025 - October 20, 2025

Delivered 20–30 seconds of character animation per week for preschool series using Maya. Followed storyboards and Leica reels to block, spline, and polish shots efficiently. Worked closely with teammates to ensure shot continuity and consistent character performance. Responded effectively to director’s feedback while meeting tight episodic deadlines.

Animator at Young Jedi Academy & Firebuds - Icon Creative Studio

April 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025

Animated action and dialogue-driven sequences for stylized children’s content. Following animatics and director notes. Adjusting Camera work from layout. Coordinated with team leads and fellow animators to match staging and hook ups across shots. Consistently hit weekly animation quotas while ensuring high visual quality.

Animator at It Takes Two & Barbie - Mainframe Studios

June 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025

Created expressive full-body animation for high-energy and narrative-heavy scenes. Balanced acting, posing, and timing to align with brand and story goals. Worked in a fast-paced pipeline, delivering 25+ seconds of animation weekly. Maintained performance continuity across multi-shot sequences in collaboration with teammates.

Animator at Elliott Animation – Lucas the Spider

April 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025

Animated charming, personality-driven performances for an iconic preschool character. Matched animation style closely to existing character reference and team standards. Participated in dailies and feedback sessions, refining work based on director and lead input. Focused on subtle timing, appeal, and readability in each shot.