Brenna Baines

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

2D FX Artist at Lighthouse Studios
July 1, 2025 - Present
Animated and designed high-quality, complex 2D FX for Rick and Morty spin-off President Curtis. Developed strong technical skill in Toon Boom Harmony to streamline workflow. Participated in FX design for the series, both animating in Harmony and creating colour designs in Adobe Photoshop.
Animation Instructor at TM College
May 1, 2025 - October 24, 2025
Taught advanced Toon Boom Harmony skills in 2D FX and Compositing. Created curriculums from the ground up for animation and illustration courses to provincial standards. Developed assignments tailored to benefit students entering the animation industry.
Comic Book Illustrator at Freelance (Remote)
April 1, 2017 - Present
Created custom sequential art for various publishers. Worked closely with writer and editing team to meet their vision. Created commissioned artwork for private clients. Promoted work through social media and in-person industry events.
2D FX Artist at Jam Filled Entertainment
August 1, 2023 - October 24, 2025
Designed both single-use, large-scale 2D FX and library FX for reuse in Toon Boom Harmony. Utilized strong communication and collaboration on a variety of series while fully remote and animating FX for tight deadlines. Series included Final Space, We Lost Our Human, Clone High, and Exploding Kittens for clients such as Shadowmachine and Netflix.
2D FX Artist, Animation Revisionist at Portfolio Entertainment
July 1, 2020 - October 24, 2025
Designed FX style and library in Toon Boom Harmony as part of pre-production for PBS's Hero Elementary. Animated and composited FX at a high volume with a small team. Revised large quotas of finished animation with strong attention to detail. Developed strong understanding of Harmony modules and node view to problem-solve retakes.

Education

Animation Advanced Diploma at Seneca Polytechnic
September 1, 2014 - April 1, 2017
Art Fundamentals and Visual and Creative Arts at Sheridan College
September 1, 2012 - April 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services