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I am a creative leader with 20+ years of experience across animation, visual effects, and education. I’ve worked across Australia, Korea, Japan, and the United States, building programs, saving costs, and delivering industry-ready graduates. I thrive on leading production teams, shaping curriculum, and strengthening industry relations. My work spans producing, directing, teaching, and pipeline management, with a track record of hands-on production as well as strategic curriculum development.…I am a creative leader with 20+ years of experience across animation, visual effects, and education. I’ve worked across Australia, Korea, Japan, and the United States, building programs, saving costs, and delivering industry-ready graduates. I thrive on leading production teams, shaping curriculum, and strengthening industry relations. My work spans producing, directing, teaching, and pipeline management, with a track record of hands-on production as well as strategic curriculum development.

Adam Earle

Visual Effects Artist, Animator, Director of Photography, +4

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I am a creative leader with 20+ years of experience across animation, visual effects, and education. I’ve worked across Australia, Korea, Japan, and the United States, building programs, saving costs, and delivering industry-ready graduates. I thrive on leading production teams, shaping curriculum, and strengthening industry relations. My work spans producing, directing, teaching, and pipeline management, with a track record of hands-on production as well as strategic curriculum development.…I am a creative leader with 20+ years of experience across animation, visual effects, and education. I’ve worked across Australia, Korea, Japan, and the United States, building programs, saving costs, and delivering industry-ready graduates. I thrive on leading production teams, shaping curriculum, and strengthening industry relations. My work spans producing, directing, teaching, and pipeline management, with a track record of hands-on production as well as strategic curriculum development.

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January 12, 2026

Sydney, Australia

I am a creative leader with 20+ years of experience across animation, visual effects, and education. I’ve worked across Australia, Korea, Japan, and the United States, building programs, saving costs, and delivering industry-ready graduates. I thrive on leading production teams, shaping curriculum, and strengthening industry relations. My work spans producing, directing, teaching, and pipeline management, with a track record of hands-on production as well as strategic curriculum development.

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Work Experience

Head of VFX & Lecturer at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (Australia & USA)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Lead VFX department for VET & Degree programs. Developed & implemented new curriculum for Certificates III & IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and Degree programs. Saved ~$1.5M through scheduling optimization, resource allocation, and pipeline fixes. Introduced industry-aligned improvements: Nuke compositing specialization (junior–intermediate job readiness); causality script-writing tool for timing; collaborative storyboard sessions for final films; masterclasses in character design & 2D/3D hybrid fundamentals. Strengthened industry relations via advisory boards, surveys, and open days. Enhanced company culture and student engagement with “Sketch Culture.”

Freelance Creative

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Produced educational/training content, IP development, and marketing materials. Delivered animation, compositing, editing, 3D/2D production, and motion graphics. Built pipelines, scouted talent, and coached animators. Created studio communication workflows (Wiki, Loom, open-source tools).

Animation Generalist at Aristocrat

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014

Developed creature animation workflows in 3D Studio Max & ZBrush. Shipped multiple games, including Five Dragons, Red Emperor, Wild Wings, and more.

Animator / Educator at Sun & Moon Studio, Korea

January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010

Contributed to 2D/3D animation projects. Studied at Comic Book Academy. Taught English part-time.

Animation Generalist & Tutor at Edge Creative / Griffith University

January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006

Produced 250+ hours of broadcast content for ABC Kids, Rage, Bananas and Pyjamas, Wiggle s, Teleco m NZ, and more. Worked across design, editin g, animation, camera, and documentary filmmaking.

Freelance Animation & Teaching

January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003

Freelance animation and teaching roles while completing Fine Art degree.

Freelance Creative & Building Caretaker

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Freelance Creative

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003

Freelance animation and teaching roles while completing Fine Art degree.