Over 16 years experience working in commercial, broadcast, B2B, animation, games, illustration, video editing and motion graphics. Have produced content for BBC knowledge and Learning, CBBC, ITV, Disney, Nick Jnr, Warner, Music Group, and Universal. Specialst in 3D modelling and character rigging for broadcast. You can find samples of my work on my website and portfolio. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Shaun

Shaun Whoriskey

Over 16 years experience working in commercial, broadcast, B2B, animation, games, illustration, video editing and motion graphics. Have produced content for BBC knowledge and Learning, CBBC, ITV, Disney, Nick Jnr, Warner, Music Group, and Universal. Specialst in 3D modelling and character rigging for broadcast. You can find samples of my work on my website and portfolio. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Shaun

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Over 16 years experience working in commercial, broadcast, B2B, animation, games, illustration, video editing and motion graphics.

Have produced content for BBC knowledge and Learning, CBBC, ITV, Disney, Nick Jnr, Warner, Music Group, and Universal.

Specialst in 3D modelling and character rigging for broadcast.

You can find samples of my work on my website and portfolio.

Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Scottish Gaelic; Gaelic
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Animator at Mammoth Ireland, Belfast
August 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Senior animator delivering 2D/3D animation and motion graphics across multiple projects.
Character Rigger / Modeller (Freelance) at Flickerpix, Holywood
May 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Character rigging and modelling for Milo short.
3D Generalist - Environment & Prop Modelling/Texturing at Italic Pig Studios, Holywood
February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Environment and prop modelling/texturing for real-time projects (Paleo Pines Unity) across platforms.
Creative at Rotor Videos Ltd
February 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
2D & 3D animation and audio-responsive content.
Storyboard, Illustration & Animation Freelance at Makematic
November 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
Storyboards, illustration & animation of 10 x 2’ 2D explainers.
Rigger at HUMAIN, Belfast
April 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Character modelling and rigging for AAA games.
VFX Artist at Jam Media, Belfast
October 1, 2017 - February 1, 2022
VFX: compositing, 3D tracking, lighting and rendering for Becca's Bunch and other projects.
Senior Digital Artist at Jam Media, Belfast
November 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019
Generalist & animation lead; 2D/3D video editing, illustration, branding and design.
Character Modeller & Rigger at Stubbs & Mistletoe
October 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Character modelling and rigging for short RTÉ project.
Character Rigger at Candlelight
March 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Character rigging for short.
Character Rigger at Nova Jones
June 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Character rigging for CBeebies show Nova Jones.
Unreal/Maya Character Rigger & Mocap Retargeting at Beddybyes
January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022
Unreal/Maya rigging and mocap retargeting for preproduction.
Senior Digital Artist at Whitenoise Studios, Belfast
June 1, 2013 - May 1, 2017
Senior digital artist; generalist & animation lead, 2D/3D video editing, illustration and branding.
3D Rigging Supervisor at Jam Media
April 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025
Character rigging - Beddybyes - CBBC/RTE/Disney+

Education

BA Hons Games Art & Design (Animation) at Norwich University of the Arts
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
BTEC Foundation Studies - Art & Design at North West Regional College, Derry
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
A Levels (Art & Design) at Merit St Colum's College, Derry
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Maya Foundation at NI Screen/University of Ulster, Belfast
September 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011
Advanced Maya Rigging & Rendering at NI Screen/University of Ulster, Belfast
February 1, 2012 - April 1, 2012
Concept Design in Photoshop (2 Day Workshop) at NI Screen/University of Ulster, Belfast
April 1, 2013 - April 2, 2013
Sculpting Anatomy: From Animal to Creature at CGMA
October 1, 2019 - December 14, 2025
Digital Figure Sculpture at Scott Eaton (SCOT-TEA TON.COM)
October 1, 2017 - December 14, 2025
Character Rigging 101 at Rigging Dojo
January 1, 2017 - December 14, 2025
Introduction to Prosthetics & Mold Making at Titanic Creative Management
November 1, 2015 - November 30, 2015

Qualifications

prosthetics & mold making (Introduction)
November 1, 2015 - November 30, 2015
Sculpting Anatomy: From Animal to Creature
October 1, 2019 - December 14, 2025
Digital Figure Sculpture
October 1, 2017 - December 14, 2025
Character Rigging 101
January 1, 2017 - December 14, 2025
Concept Design in Photoshop (2 Day Workshop)
April 1, 2013 - April 2, 2013
Advanced Maya Rigging & Rendering
February 1, 2012 - April 1, 2012
Maya Foundation
September 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet