I am an award-winning 2D animator with over 8 years of experience working in broadcast TV, streaming, and commercial projects. I specialize in character performance, rigging, and have a knack for mentoring others, ensuring high-quality animation even under tight deadlines. My journey in animation has taken me to collaborate with international studios, where I find joy in bringing characters to life and captivating audiences.

Justin Hernandez

I am an award-winning 2D animator with over 8 years of experience working in broadcast TV, streaming, and commercial projects. I specialize in character performance, rigging, and have a knack for mentoring others, ensuring high-quality animation even under tight deadlines. My journey in animation has taken me to collaborate with international studios, where I find joy in bringing characters to life and captivating audiences.

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I am an award-winning 2D animator with over 8 years of experience working in broadcast TV, streaming, and commercial projects. I specialize in character performance, rigging, and have a knack for mentoring others, ensuring high-quality animation even under tight deadlines. My journey in animation has taken me to collaborate with international studios, where I find joy in bringing characters to life and captivating audiences.

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Work Experience

Animator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Deliver freelance 2D animation and design services for advertising and digital media clients, managing the full production pipeline from storyboard to final compositing.
Animator at ImagineToon
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Contributed animation and revisions on various commercial and entertainment projects, collaborating closely with directors to refine story flow and character timing.
Animator at Brown Bag Films (9 Story Media Group)
January 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Animated character performances for Sago Mini Friends on Apple TV+ and Wild Kratts on PBS, ensuring quality and consistency with style guides and broadcast standards.
Lead Animator / Character Designer / Rigger / Mentor at GSW Animation
January 1, 2017 - October 9, 2025
Led animation for Ms. Sugga, designed and rigged characters for Farmerly Fortunes II, and mentored junior animators on rigging and animation workflows.

Education

Post-Secondary Diploma, 3D Animation (Honours) at Centennial College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Studio Apprenticeship Certificate (Honours) at GSW Animation / HEART R.A.P Program
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Certificate in 2D Animation (Merit) at University of the West Indies
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Outstanding Apprentice Award
January 1, 2017 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment