Hi, I’m Michael Weldon, a Melbourne-based illustrator, animator and designer with 20 years’ experience contributing work to a broad range of clients both in Australia and overseas. I love music, sport, current affairs and art.

Michael Weldon

Hi, I’m Michael Weldon, a Melbourne-based illustrator, animator and designer with 20 years’ experience contributing work to a broad range of clients both in Australia and overseas. I love music, sport, current affairs and art.

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Hi, I’m Michael Weldon, a Melbourne-based illustrator, animator and designer with 20 years’ experience contributing work to a broad range of clients both in Australia and overseas.

I love music, sport, current affairs and art.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator/animator at Michael Weldon Illustration & Animation
July 1, 1996 - Present
Freelance Animator
January 1, 2019 - Present
Creating lively After Effects animations across a range of styles for a range of large and small clients. After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator.
Freelance Illustrator/Designer
January 1, 1996 - Present
I have contributed work to a huge range of Australian and International clients from a variety of fields including magazines, publishers, advertising, sporting bodies, web providers and symphony orchestras.
Digital Designer/Illustrator at Machinam
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
I worked in a small team creating content for an online platform aimed at making maths appealing to high school students. My job involved creation of animation, video, infographics, illustration and promotional material.
Design Lecturer at Billy Blue School of Design
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Lectured to Communication Design degree students.
Digital Art Lecturer at Victoria University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Lectured to arts and education degree students.
Digital Design Lecturer at Yarraville Community Centre
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
Created and taught classes in Adobe Creative Suite to adults.
Self-Employed Creative Professional at Self-employed / MW Weldon Creative
January 1, 1999 - Present
Running my own business committed to creating high-quality animation, illustration and design. My work often incorporates warmth and subtle humour, and I specialise in illustrating people from all walks of life. I stay well informed about trends and current affairs in the worlds of pop culture, politics, music, sport and the arts.

Education

Master of Cross Disciplinary Art and Design at University of New South Wales
January 1, 2013 - July 31, 2014
Masters of Cross Disciplinary Art & Design at University of New South Wales
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
CERT IV in Training & Assessment at MWT Institute South Yarra, Vic
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
Diploma of Arts (Graphic Design) at Victoria College, Prahran, Victoria
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026

Qualifications

Masters of Cross Disciplinary Art & design
March 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014
CERT IV in Training & Assessment
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
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    Legendary Cricketer Adam Gilchrist names some of his all time favourite champions of Australian cricket. Each profile is accompanied by a fun illustration.
    paper Adam Gilchrist's Champions of Cricket
    Legendary Cricketer Adam Gilchrist names some of his all time favourite champions of Australian cricket. Each profile is accompanied by a fun illustration.
    uniE621 Adam Gilchrist's Champions of Cricket
    Legendary Cricketer Adam Gilchrist names some of his all time favourite champions of Australian cricket. Each profile is accompanied by a fun illustration.
    uniE621 Adam Gilchrist's Champions of Cricket
    Legendary Cricketer Adam Gilchrist names some of his all time favourite champions of Australian cricket. Each profile is accompanied by a fun illustration.
    uniE621 Adam Gilchrist's Champions of Cricket
    Legendary Cricketer Adam Gilchrist names some of his all time favourite champions of Australian cricket. Each profile is accompanied by a fun illustration.
    uniE621 Adam Gilchrist's Champions of Cricket
    Legendary Cricketer Adam Gilchrist names some of his all time favourite champions of Australian cricket. Each profile is accompanied by a fun illustration.