Available to hire
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.
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Shaun
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
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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, 2024Senior animator delivering 2D/3D animation and motion graphics across multiple projects.
Character Rigger / Modeller (Freelance) at Flickerpix, Holywood
May 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023Character rigging and modelling for Milo short.
3D Generalist - Environment & Prop Modelling/Texturing at Italic Pig Studios, Holywood
February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023Environment and prop modelling/texturing for real-time projects (Paleo Pines Unity) across platforms.
Creative at Rotor Videos Ltd
February 1, 2021 - January 1, 20222D & 3D animation and audio-responsive content.
Storyboard, Illustration & Animation Freelance at Makematic
November 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021Storyboards, illustration & animation of 10 x 2’ 2D explainers.
Rigger at HUMAIN, Belfast
April 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020Character modelling and rigging for AAA games.
VFX Artist at Jam Media, Belfast
October 1, 2017 - February 1, 2022VFX: 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, 2019Generalist & animation lead; 2D/3D video editing, illustration, branding and design.
Character Modeller & Rigger at Stubbs & Mistletoe
October 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Character modelling and rigging for short RTÉ project.
Character Rigger at Candlelight
March 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022Character rigging for short.
Character Rigger at Nova Jones
June 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022Character rigging for CBeebies show Nova Jones.
Unreal/Maya Character Rigger & Mocap Retargeting at Beddybyes
January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022Unreal/Maya rigging and mocap retargeting for preproduction.
Senior Digital Artist at Whitenoise Studios, Belfast
June 1, 2013 - May 1, 2017Senior digital artist; generalist & animation lead, 2D/3D video editing, illustration and branding.
3D Rigging Supervisor at Jam Media
April 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025Character rigging - Beddybyes - CBBC/RTE/Disney+
Education
BA Hons Games Art & Design (Animation) at Norwich University of the Arts
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008BTEC Foundation Studies - Art & Design at North West Regional College, Derry
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005A Levels (Art & Design) at Merit St Colum's College, Derry
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004Maya Foundation at NI Screen/University of Ulster, Belfast
September 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011Advanced Maya Rigging & Rendering at NI Screen/University of Ulster, Belfast
February 1, 2012 - April 1, 2012Concept Design in Photoshop (2 Day Workshop) at NI Screen/University of Ulster, Belfast
April 1, 2013 - April 2, 2013Sculpting Anatomy: From Animal to Creature at CGMA
October 1, 2019 - December 14, 2025Digital Figure Sculpture at Scott Eaton (SCOT-TEA TON.COM)
October 1, 2017 - December 14, 2025Character Rigging 101 at Rigging Dojo
January 1, 2017 - December 14, 2025Introduction to Prosthetics & Mold Making at Titanic Creative Management
November 1, 2015 - November 30, 2015Qualifications
prosthetics & mold making (Introduction)
November 1, 2015 - November 30, 2015Sculpting Anatomy: From Animal to Creature
October 1, 2019 - December 14, 2025Digital Figure Sculpture
October 1, 2017 - December 14, 2025Character Rigging 101
January 1, 2017 - December 14, 2025Concept Design in Photoshop (2 Day Workshop)
April 1, 2013 - April 2, 2013Advanced Maya Rigging & Rendering
February 1, 2012 - April 1, 2012Maya Foundation
September 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet
Experience Level
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