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Hi, I’m Nicholas Wachon, a 2D animator and rigger who loves making “funny pictures move.” With a mix of animation, rigging, and production work across short-form and specialty projects, I bring characters and assets to life with clear, efficient workflows from planning through final delivery. I’m especially focused on 2D character rigging, 2D FX animation, and compositing, and I enjoy collaborating with teams in remote and studio environments. I’m tech-savvy with industry tools like Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro, and I’m always aiming for strong timing, dependable rig behavior, and polished final output.…Hi, I’m Nicholas Wachon, a 2D animator and rigger who loves making “funny pictures move.” With a mix of animation, rigging, and production work across short-form and specialty projects, I bring characters and assets to life with clear, efficient workflows from planning through final delivery. I’m especially focused on 2D character rigging, 2D FX animation, and compositing, and I enjoy collaborating with teams in remote and studio environments. I’m tech-savvy with industry tools like Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro, and I’m always aiming for strong timing, dependable rig behavior, and polished final output.

Nicholas Wachon

2D Animator, Animator, Character Rigger, +3

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Hi, I’m Nicholas Wachon, a 2D animator and rigger who loves making “funny pictures move.” With a mix of animation, rigging, and production work across short-form and specialty projects, I bring characters and assets to life with clear, efficient workflows from planning through final delivery. I’m especially focused on 2D character rigging, 2D FX animation, and compositing, and I enjoy collaborating with teams in remote and studio environments. I’m tech-savvy with industry tools like Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro, and I’m always aiming for strong timing, dependable rig behavior, and polished final output.…Hi, I’m Nicholas Wachon, a 2D animator and rigger who loves making “funny pictures move.” With a mix of animation, rigging, and production work across short-form and specialty projects, I bring characters and assets to life with clear, efficient workflows from planning through final delivery. I’m especially focused on 2D character rigging, 2D FX animation, and compositing, and I enjoy collaborating with teams in remote and studio environments. I’m tech-savvy with industry tools like Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro, and I’m always aiming for strong timing, dependable rig behavior, and polished final output.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Nicholas Wachon, a 2D animator and rigger who loves making “funny pictures move.” With a mix of animation, rigging, and production work across short-form and specialty projects, I bring characters and assets to life with clear, efficient workflows from planning through final delivery.

I’m especially focused on 2D character rigging, 2D FX animation, and compositing, and I enjoy collaborating with teams in remote and studio environments. I’m tech-savvy with industry tools like Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro, and I’m always aiming for strong timing, dependable rig behavior, and polished final output.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

2D Asset Creator for “RoStock Racing” at RoStock Racing

March 1, 2026 - Present

Created 2D assets for RoStock Racing, supporting production with reusable artwork and asset readiness for animation and rigging workflows.

2D Rigger (Work for Hire - Remote) at Studio Punchline / Big Star Entertainment

July 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

2D rigging work for hire in a remote setting, supporting rig setup and animation pipeline needs. Focus on building reliable 2D character rigs that animate cleanly and efficiently.

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 Entertainment

December 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Delivered 2D rigging support as a remote contractor, building and refining rigs for production needs while collaborating on feedback and revision cycles to meet project expectations.

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.

Rigging Consultant and FX Animator for “Konquering with the Klobmartians” at Konquering with the Klobmartians

September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025

Provided rigging consultation and FX animation support, helping achieve controllable effects behavior and consistent integration into the wider animation pipeline.

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.

Rigging Lead and Prop Designer for “Punk’d Pooch” at Punk’d Pooch

September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024

Led 2D rigging tasks and designed props, ensuring assets and rig elements worked smoothly for animation production and review requirements.

Rigging Lead at Seneca Polytechnic (Punk’d Pooch)

September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024

Rigging lead responsibilities for “Punk’d Pooch,” coordinating rig setup and ensuring rigs were production-ready for downstream animation.

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.

2D Animator (Traditional) at Nut shell Animations

April 1, 2023 - February 1, 2025

Traditional 2D animation support for productions, creating and refining animation sequences in a style-appropriate manner within studio workflows.

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.

2D Rigger and 2D Animator (Rigging Consultant and FX Animator) at Seneca Polytechnic (Konquering with the Klobmartians)

September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023

Rigging consulting and FX animation work for the project “Konquering with the Klobmartians,” assisting with rig reliability and delivering FX animation elements for the production.

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.

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.