I’m an animator based in Vancouver. I have interests in character animation, design, and painting. I learn quickly and am comfortable working in fast-paced environments, and I enjoy mentoring and learning from others.…

Laurel Thomson

I’m an animator based in Vancouver. I have interests in character animation, design, and painting. I learn quickly and am comfortable working in fast-paced environments, and I enjoy mentoring and learning from others.…

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I’m an animator based in Vancouver. I have interests in character animation, design, and painting.

I learn quickly and am comfortable working in fast-paced environments, and I enjoy mentoring and learning from others.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Animator at Experienced Dynamic Learning
March 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Sole animator on two projects and contributed to UI/UX for one project.
UI/UX Designer at Experienced Dynamic Learning
November 1, 2025 - Present
Designed UI/UX for one project; contributed to animation work across two projects.
2D Harmony Animator at Bardel Entertainment
September 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Worked on short-term projects in 2D Harmony animation for TV series.
2D Harmony Animator at Bardel Entertainment
March 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Sep 2025 project involvement following prior engagement in 2023; contributed to multiple scenes and animation tasks.
2D Lead Harmony Animator at Global Mechanic
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023
Led a team of animators, directed 2D Harmony animation work, ensured alignment with director and deadlines; provided feedback and rig testing.
2D Flash and Harmony Animator at Atomic Cartoons
January 1, 2018 - December 1, 2021
Primarily an animator; provided revision support and picked up additional work as needed to keep projects on track.
Assistant Animation Instructor at Museum of Vancouver / Reel 2 Real
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Led stop-motion animation tutorials for grades 3-8; guided groups from storyboards to character and environment design, through to shooting scenes.
3D Animator at Experienced Dynamic Learning
March 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Sole animator on two projects and contributed to UI/UX design for one project.
UI/UX Designer at Experienced Dynamic Learning
November 1, 2025 - Present
Designed the UI/UX for one project; contributed to animation work across two projects.
3D Animator at Dynamic Learning
March 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
I was the sole animator on two projects and I designed the UI/UX for one project.
UI/UX Designer at Dynamic Learning
November 1, 2025 - Present
Designed the UI/UX for one project.
2D Harmony Animator at Bardel Entertainment
March 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013
Worked on the YouTube series Brawlers and the adult animated series Rick and Morty; handled hand-drawn animation and character and crowd animation.
2D Animation Director at Global Mechanic
May 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Led as a director and lead animator; managed a team of animators and guided them toward deadlines. I acted as the connection between animators and the director. Gave feedback and draw-overs to ensure show style and animation quality. I also animated difficult scenes, made creative decisions, tested rigs, and filled any role that moved production forward.

Education

Bachelor of Media Arts in Animation at Emily Carr University of Art + Design
January 1, 2017 - April 7, 2026
Bachelor of Media Arts in Animation at Emily Carr University of Art + Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet

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