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Hi there! I’m Marcus Purnell, a passionate animator and character designer based in Philadelphia. With a BFA in Animation from the University of the Arts, I’ve co-founded a studio and worked on various animation projects. I love breathing life into characters and bringing stories to life through animation. When I’m not working, I enjoy exploring new animation techniques and collaborating with fellow creatives to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.…Hi there! I’m Marcus Purnell, a passionate animator and character designer based in Philadelphia. With a BFA in Animation from the University of the Arts, I’ve co-founded a studio and worked on various animation projects. I love breathing life into characters and bringing stories to life through animation. When I’m not working, I enjoy exploring new animation techniques and collaborating with fellow creatives to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.

Marcus Purnell

Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, 2D Animator, +3

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Hi there! I’m Marcus Purnell, a passionate animator and character designer based in Philadelphia. With a BFA in Animation from the University of the Arts, I’ve co-founded a studio and worked on various animation projects. I love breathing life into characters and bringing stories to life through animation. When I’m not working, I enjoy exploring new animation techniques and collaborating with fellow creatives to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.…Hi there! I’m Marcus Purnell, a passionate animator and character designer based in Philadelphia. With a BFA in Animation from the University of the Arts, I’ve co-founded a studio and worked on various animation projects. I love breathing life into characters and bringing stories to life through animation. When I’m not working, I enjoy exploring new animation techniques and collaborating with fellow creatives to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.

Available to hire

Hi there! I’m Marcus Purnell, a passionate animator and character designer based in Philadelphia. With a BFA in Animation from the University of the Arts, I’ve co-founded a studio and worked on various animation projects. I love breathing life into characters and bringing stories to life through animation. When I’m not working, I enjoy exploring new animation techniques and collaborating with fellow creatives to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Freehand Digital Illustration

Intermediate

3D Animation

Intermediate

Twitter

Intermediate

Childrens Book Illustration

Intermediate

T-shirt Design

Intermediate

YouTube

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Animator at Studio YGrow

May 1, 2020 - Present

As a freelance animator, I create dynamic animations and contribute to various projects. My role involves character design, storyboarding, and executing animation sequences. I worked closely with clients to deliver engaging visuals that meet their needs, while also conducting educational tastings for animations.

2D Animator at Kulipari

March 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020

At Kulipari, I was responsible for bringing characters to life in a vibrant 2D world. I collaborated with a team of artists and animators to craft engaging scenes, ensuring high-quality animation that aligned with the project vision.

Graphic Intern at Great River Film

June 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019

In this internship, I gained hands-on experience in graphic design and animation production. I assisted in creating visual content for various film projects, honing my skills in motion graphics and image editing.