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Hi, I’m Nicholas Wachon, a 2D rigger and animator based in Mississauga, Ontario. I’m tech-savvy with hands-on experience in Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Creative Cloud, delivering rigs and loops for clients on time and to high standards. I’m comfortable working independently or with teams and pride myself on clear communication and strong organization. My background includes collaborating on short films and production pipelines, helping studios meet tight deadlines, and assisting with rigs and FX for student projects. I’m excited to bring my problem-solving mindset and passion for character animation to a dynamic studio.…Hi, I’m Nicholas Wachon, a 2D rigger and animator based in Mississauga, Ontario. I’m tech-savvy with hands-on experience in Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Creative Cloud, delivering rigs and loops for clients on time and to high standards. I’m comfortable working independently or with teams and pride myself on clear communication and strong organization. My background includes collaborating on short films and production pipelines, helping studios meet tight deadlines, and assisting with rigs and FX for student projects. I’m excited to bring my problem-solving mindset and passion for character animation to a dynamic studio.

Nicholas Wachon

2D Animator, Animator, Character Rigger, +2

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Hi, I’m Nicholas Wachon, a 2D rigger and animator based in Mississauga, Ontario. I’m tech-savvy with hands-on experience in Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Creative Cloud, delivering rigs and loops for clients on time and to high standards. I’m comfortable working independently or with teams and pride myself on clear communication and strong organization. My background includes collaborating on short films and production pipelines, helping studios meet tight deadlines, and assisting with rigs and FX for student projects. I’m excited to bring my problem-solving mindset and passion for character animation to a dynamic studio.…Hi, I’m Nicholas Wachon, a 2D rigger and animator based in Mississauga, Ontario. I’m tech-savvy with hands-on experience in Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Creative Cloud, delivering rigs and loops for clients on time and to high standards. I’m comfortable working independently or with teams and pride myself on clear communication and strong organization. My background includes collaborating on short films and production pipelines, helping studios meet tight deadlines, and assisting with rigs and FX for student projects. I’m excited to bring my problem-solving mindset and passion for character animation to a dynamic studio.

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Hi, I’m Nicholas Wachon, a 2D rigger and animator based in Mississauga, Ontario. I’m tech-savvy with hands-on experience in Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Creative Cloud, delivering rigs and loops for clients on time and to high standards. I’m comfortable working independently or with teams and pride myself on clear communication and strong organization.

My background includes collaborating on short films and production pipelines, helping studios meet tight deadlines, and assisting with rigs and FX for student projects. I’m excited to bring my problem-solving mindset and passion for character animation to a dynamic studio.

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Work Experience

2D Rigger and 2D Animator at Studio Punchline

July 1, 2025 - Present

Studio Punchline serves a variety of clients looking to access affordable animation services. Assigned a variety of work from fully articulated character rigs to 2D animated loops. Work was received on time and to a high standard of quality to be posted to various platforms.

2D Rigger – Work for Hire (Remote) at Big Star Animations

December 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Project was behind schedule and needed immediate help in the rigging department for a rush order. Assigned a full character rig for a specific episode to complete within a quick turnaround. Rig was received in time for the project to move in to animation.

2D Animator at Seneca Polytechnic

August 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024

Seneca Polytechnic commissioned a short film about implementing reconciliation within First Nations peoples. Collaborated with a small team to create a production pipeline and produce the short. The short film was created on time and effectively for a short turnaround.

2D Animator at Nutshell Animations

April 1, 2023 - February 1, 2025

Account creates short form content which is outsourced to Freelance Animators. Animates short, traditionally-animated sequences to a provided audio. Content is made for various platforms to be enjoyed by thousands online.

Teacher’s Assistant at Seneca Polytechnic

September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024

Students in class need help with the curriculum being taught in class that the professor can’t get to all at once. Helps the students with learning the content through collaborative problem solving. Students come out with a better understanding of the course knowledge.

Rigging Consultant and FX Animator at Seneca Polytechnic

September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023

The short film needed guidance with 2D rigging as well as resource animators for the FX department. Assigned to 2 FX shots as well as reviewed and gave feedback to the construction of the team’s rigs. Not only were their rigs well made, but FX shots were able to be reused for multiple scenes.

Rigging Lead at Seneca Polytechnic

September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024

The film uses specialized 2D character and prop rigs to make animation more efficient. Oversaw the construction of these rigs ensuring both quality and turnaround. The character and prop rigs shown in the film were completed on time and aided the animation process.