Hi I’m Nathan, an Animator, Character Designer and Illustrator. I excel at family friendly content, having worked on a kids TV show as an animator and on a Sikh prayer music video aimed at children and families. I am passionate about quality hand drawn artwork and animation and you can trust that I will bring that to every project.…

Nathan J Hill

Hi I’m Nathan, an Animator, Character Designer and Illustrator. I excel at family friendly content, having worked on a kids TV show as an animator and on a Sikh prayer music video aimed at children and families. I am passionate about quality hand drawn artwork and animation and you can trust that I will bring that to every project.…

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Hi I’m Nathan, an Animator, Character Designer and Illustrator. I excel at family friendly content, having worked on a kids TV show as an animator and on a Sikh prayer music video aimed at children and families. I am passionate about quality hand drawn artwork and animation and you can trust that I will bring that to every project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Mural Artist at Tottonians Rugby Club
July 1, 2022 - July 14, 2022
Completed 2 large murals; worked with the club from design to completion to attract and appeal to customers. Created a flyer to promote 'Tot's Tots' for the 2-5 year rugby session.
2D Animator at Spirit Bridge Studio
August 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Animated rough, clean and final comps; worked on numerous children's book characters across multiple projects. Created 2D character game sprites for Unity, designed and refined multiple character styles to fit varied personalities and projects. Led initial pipeline phases (research, storyboard) and collaborated with the team to deliver animated content for a 3D project. Held QA meetings to ensure consistent emotion and effect in final 3D renders; contributed to script meetings and discussions; prepared full animatics with scratch audio to align the team's vision. Attended weekly Life Drawing and Acting classes to inform character work.
Illustrator at Tottonians Rugby Club
July 1, 2022 - Present
Created a flyer to promote 'Tot's Tots', their 2-5 year rugby sessions.
Illustrator / Mural Artist at Outside-in Food Court
July 1, 2022 - Present
Completed 2 large murals, working closely from design to completion with the client to attract and appeal to customers.

Education

BA (Hons) Animation at University of Portsmouth
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2024
BA(Hons) Animation at University of Portsmouth
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
    'Smile For Us' - Bucky The Unicorn Bear - Spirit Bridge Studio

    Here I worked as a 2D Animator and Clean Up artist on the characters within the song. This was part of an immersive interactive book project that came to life in song when you scanned a QR code.

    Find the project here (credited at the end of the song):

    Mother's Prayer -IM1313

    A 9 minute Sikh prayer music video that I storyboarded in it’s entirety and worked on the animatic. I made sure the visuals fit the music and conveyed many religious and cultural messages as well as respecting traditions. This video has now reached over 2.2 million views.

    You can find the final project here: (credited in description)