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Hi, I’m John Thompson, a 2D animator with a BFA in Animation from SCAD (class of 2025). I specialize in 2D character animation, FX, and storyboarding, and I contribute to animatics and compositing to bring scenes to life.
I’m a collaborative, ambitious creator who thrives in team settings. My background includes leadership as a Culinary Specialist aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, where I learned discipline, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving that I bring to animation projects.
Experience Level
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Language
English
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Work Experience
2D Animator at Big Cut Character Animation
January 1, 2023 - PresentCreated animations for assigned scenes, provided acting directions to enhance character performance, rendered backgrounds, and contributed to the animatic for various projects.
Art Director at The Hunter
January 1, 2024 - PresentOversaw all 2D animation processes and ensured art style consistency across scenes. Assisted in building the animatic and contributed to compositing efforts.
Rough Animator at Sword of Set
January 1, 2024 - PresentCreated rough animations for a fight sequence scene, contributing to the dynamic action portrayal and animation groundwork.
Culinary Specialist at USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
January 1, 2021 - August 27, 2025Supervised a 10-person team producing over 8,000 plates daily for 4,000 personnel. Established food preparation procedures to ensure meal consistency and quality. Served as Temporary Assigned Duty Officer for security compliance tasks.
2D Animator at Big Cut Character Animation
December 31, 2023 - August 27, 2025Created animations for assigned scenes, provided acting directions to enhance character performance, and rendered backgrounds while contributing to the animatic.
Art Director at The Hunter
December 31, 2024 - August 27, 2025Oversaw all 2D animation processes and ensured art style consistency across scenes. Assisted in building the animatic and contributed to compositing efforts.
Rough Animator at Sword of Set
December 31, 2024 - August 27, 2025Created rough animations for a fight sequence scene.
Culinary Specialist at USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
December 31, 2021 - August 27, 2025Supervised a 10-person team producing over 8,000 plates daily for 4,000 personnel. Established food preparation procedures to ensure meal consistency and quality. Served as Temporary Assigned Duty Officer for security, checking IDs and inspecting bags and vehicles for security compliance.
2D Animator at Big Cut
January 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Created animations for assigned scenes. Provided acting directions to enhance character performance. Rendered backgrounds and contributed to the animatic.
Art Director at The Hunter
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025Oversaw all 2D animation processes and ensured art style consistency across scenes. Assisted in building the animatic and contributed to compositing efforts.
Rough Animator at Sword of Set
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025Created rough animations for a fight sequence scene.
Culinary Specialist at USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
January 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025Supervised a 10-person team, producing over 8,000 plates daily for 4,000 personnel. Established food preparation procedures to ensure meal consistency and quality. Served as Temporary Assigned Duty Officer for security, checking IDs and inspecting bags and vehicles for security compliance.
2D Animator at Big Cut Character Animation
December 31, 2023 - September 8, 2025Created animations for assigned scenes; provided acting directions to enhance character performance; rendered backgrounds and contributed to the animatic.
Art Director at The Hunter
December 31, 2024 - September 8, 2025Oversaw all 2D animation processes and ensured art style consistency across scenes; assisted in building the animatic and contributed to compositing efforts.
Rough Animator at Sword of Set
December 31, 2024 - September 8, 2025Created rough animations for a fight sequence scene.
Culinary Specialist at USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
December 31, 2021 - September 8, 2025Supervised a 10-person team, producing over 8,000 plates daily for 4,000 personnel. Established food preparation procedures to ensure meal consistency and quality. Served as Temporary Assigned Duty Officer for security, checking IDs and inspecting bags and vehicles for security compliance.
Education
BFA, Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025BFA, Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025BFA, Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025BFA, Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Government, Travel & Hospitality
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