I'm Jairus Ogada, a 3D Animation Specialist based in London with over 5 years of experience creating high-quality animations for film, advertising and interactive media. I specialize in character animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling, with a solid foundation in industry-standard software.\n\nI love turning concepts into expressive, fluid animation and thrive in dynamic teams to deliver projects that exceed client expectations. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams from pre-visualisation and concept to final render, rigging, and clean-up to ensure the highest quality.

Jairus Ogada

I'm Jairus Ogada, a 3D Animation Specialist based in London with over 5 years of experience creating high-quality animations for film, advertising and interactive media. I specialize in character animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling, with a solid foundation in industry-standard software.\n\nI love turning concepts into expressive, fluid animation and thrive in dynamic teams to deliver projects that exceed client expectations. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams from pre-visualisation and concept to final render, rigging, and clean-up to ensure the highest quality.

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I’m Jairus Ogada, a 3D Animation Specialist based in London with over 5 years of experience creating high-quality animations for film, advertising and interactive media. I specialize in character animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling, with a solid foundation in industry-standard software.\n\nI love turning concepts into expressive, fluid animation and thrive in dynamic teams to deliver projects that exceed client expectations. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams from pre-visualisation and concept to final render, rigging, and clean-up to ensure the highest quality.

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Work Experience

Senior 3D Animator at Pixel Dynamics Studios
June 1, 2021 - Present
Lead animator for a flagship animated series streamed on a major platform, managing animation sequences from pre-vis to final render. Mentored a team of 4 junior animators, providing technical guidance and creative feedback to ensure style consistency and quality. Collaborated with rigging and modelling departments to develop custom character rigs that improved animation flexibility and efficiency. Implemented motion capture data integration and led clean-up processes, reducing production time by approximately 20%.
3D Animator & Motion Graphics Artist at Creative Frame Media
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2021
Produced 3D animations and motion graphics for advertising campaigns for global brands, including automotive and consumer tech sectors. Created dynamic product visualisations and explainer videos, contributing to a 15% increase in client satisfaction scores. Worked closely with art directors to translate storyboards into engaging 3D sequences, ensuring alignment with brand vision.
Junior 3D Animator (Freelance) at Various Studios & Agencies
January 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Supported animation teams on short-film projects and indie game cinematics, focusing on environmental animation and secondary motion. Built a diverse portfolio through project-based work, developing adaptability across different animation styles and technical requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Animation & Visual Effects at University of the Arts London
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Advanced Character Animation Workshop
January 1, 2019 - January 12, 2026
Nuke for Compositing (Foundry Certified Training)
January 1, 2018 - January 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet