Hi, I'm Adam Schwartz, a 3D and 2D cut-out animator from Montreal, Canada. I've contributed to a range of projects—from award-winning feature films to web series such as Looking for Group and Least I Can Do. I thrive when collaborating with diverse teams and love adapting to different animation styles and deadlines. Outside of daily tasks, I take the initiative to build a positive studio culture, organizing after-work activities and events. I enjoy mentoring colleagues, sharing templates for post-production and helping projects hit their deadlines while continuing to push the craft of animation forward.…

Adam Schwartz

Hi, I'm Adam Schwartz, a 3D and 2D cut-out animator from Montreal, Canada. I've contributed to a range of projects—from award-winning feature films to web series such as Looking for Group and Least I Can Do. I thrive when collaborating with diverse teams and love adapting to different animation styles and deadlines. Outside of daily tasks, I take the initiative to build a positive studio culture, organizing after-work activities and events. I enjoy mentoring colleagues, sharing templates for post-production and helping projects hit their deadlines while continuing to push the craft of animation forward.…

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Hi, I’m Adam Schwartz, a 3D and 2D cut-out animator from Montreal, Canada. I’ve contributed to a range of projects—from award-winning feature films to web series such as Looking for Group and Least I Can Do. I thrive when collaborating with diverse teams and love adapting to different animation styles and deadlines.

Outside of daily tasks, I take the initiative to build a positive studio culture, organizing after-work activities and events. I enjoy mentoring colleagues, sharing templates for post-production and helping projects hit their deadlines while continuing to push the craft of animation forward.

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Work Experience

Freelance Animator at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2025 - October 20, 2025
Apply animation principles to create high-quality animations while optimizing to meet technical constraints; communicate and collaborate with Owners, Digital Producers and Production staff; lead projects creatively and productively, meeting tight deadlines; knowledge of traditional drawing and animation; strong understanding of camera movements, animation layout and storytelling; Toon Boom Harmony animation and rigging; design and illustration of logos and posters.
Senior Animator at Laughing Dragon
January 1, 2025 - October 20, 2025
Animates character rigs in Toon Boom Harmony; takes feedback from animation retakes and applies it to assigned scenes; communicates technical production issues with the team, Animation Lead and Director; completes assigned shots within bid hours; steps in on colleagues' shots to meet production deadlines; provides templates of work to be composited for post-production; organizes after-work workshops and activities.
Key Holder at Hector Russell Kilt Makers
January 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Balanced store opening and closing, deposits, register management; customer service in-store, online and on the phone; created social media presence; measured customers for kilts and trousers; explained Highland wear traditions and formality.
Animator at Parce Que Films
January 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Animates character rigs in Toon Boom Harmony; creates environment elements such as shadows; renders scenes for post-production approval; provides templates of finish work to be composited and incorporated into other Toon Boom scenes.

Education

MFA in Animation (Distinction) at The University of Edinburgh (UK)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Film Animation (Distinction) at Concordia University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
DEC in 3D Animation & CGI (Honors) at Dawson College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Certificate in 3D Animation: Facial Animation and Character Performance at Dawson College
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025

Qualifications

Don Arioli Award in Animation
January 1, 2019 - October 20, 2025
Mark and Lisa Smith Foundation Award
January 1, 2019 - October 20, 2025
Golden Key International Honour Society
January 1, 2016 - October 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment