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I’m Ollie Thomas, a 3D character/creature animator with 7+ years of experience delivering high-quality animation for top-tier TV, film, and VR projects. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with supervisors and production teams to meet tight schedules while keeping performances engaging and believable.
I also bring 13 years of project management experience, which gives me a strong foundation in organisation, planning, and stakeholder management, helping teams stay on track and deliver exceptional results.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
3D Character/Creature Animator at ILM
January 1, 2021 - PresentCollaborated with production teams, animation leads, and supervisors to deliver high-quality, complex animations. Proficient in keyframe animation and motion capture. Analyzed body mechanics using shot-specific references and studied anatomy to inform performances. Mentored junior animators and promoted knowledge sharing. Worked on projects including Lost Ollie (Netflix), Life on Our Planet (Netflix), Napoleon, Ant-man and the Wasp Quantumania, The Marvels, Star Wars: The Acolyte, ABBA Voyage, and Jurassic World: Rebirth.
3D Character/Creature Animator at DNEG
January 1, 2021 - PresentContract role (4 months). Contributed to The Matrix Resurrections (Film), handling spaceships, creatures, and mocap.
3D Character/Creature Animator at Blue-Zoo
January 1, 2021 - PresentGlimpse - Award-winning VR short film (Character animation).
3D Character/Creature Animator at Framestore
December 31, 2019 - October 17, 2025Mowgli - Creature animation and lip sync; Alita: Battle Angel - Sci‑fi creatures and crowd mocap; Pokemon: Detective Pikachu - Creature animation; The Secret Garden - Bird flight and plant animation.
Animation Tutor at Animation Mentor
December 31, 2023 - October 17, 2025Coaching students on their current assignment to help push the performances.
Education
Game Animation Fundamentals at Animation Mentor
January 1, 2020 - October 17, 20253D Character Animation at Animation Mentor
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017BA (Hons) Animation at North East Wales Institute
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003Art Foundation, Graphic Design at West Cheshire Art College
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Education
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