I am a 2D character designer with a strong passion for creating expressive, memorable characters . My work focuses on clear silhouettes, strong shape language, appealing proportions, and personality-driven designs that can support storytelling and performance. I enjoy developing characters from early concept sketches through to polished final designs, including turnarounds, expression sheets, and line art. I am especially drawn to character styles with modern, expressive aesthetics, and I understand the importance of keeping designs readable, consistent, and practical for an animation pipeline. I am comfortable collaborating with creative teams, taking feedback, and refining ideas to match the tone and visual identity of a project. I bring a disciplined creative process, strong communication.

Jason Leonard Ropata

I am a 2D character designer with a strong passion for creating expressive, memorable characters . My work focuses on clear silhouettes, strong shape language, appealing proportions, and personality-driven designs that can support storytelling and performance. I enjoy developing characters from early concept sketches through to polished final designs, including turnarounds, expression sheets, and line art. I am especially drawn to character styles with modern, expressive aesthetics, and I understand the importance of keeping designs readable, consistent, and practical for an animation pipeline. I am comfortable collaborating with creative teams, taking feedback, and refining ideas to match the tone and visual identity of a project. I bring a disciplined creative process, strong communication.

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I am a 2D character designer with a strong passion for creating expressive, memorable characters . My work focuses on clear silhouettes, strong shape language, appealing proportions, and personality-driven designs that can support storytelling and performance.

I enjoy developing characters from early concept sketches through to polished final designs, including turnarounds, expression sheets, and line art. I am especially drawn to character styles with modern, expressive aesthetics, and I understand the importance of keeping designs readable, consistent, and practical for an animation pipeline.

I am comfortable collaborating with creative teams, taking feedback, and refining ideas to match the tone and visual identity of a project. I bring a disciplined creative process, strong communication.

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Work Experience

Group Fitness Instructor at Wellington City Council
January 1, 2021 - Present
Group fitness classes
Video Editor at Māori Television
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Instructor (Reserve) at Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2017
Instructs Jiu Jitsu on a reserve basis; provides training support.
Youth Group Leader at Porirua, Wellington, Upper Hutt Youth Groups
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2020
Weekly activities for young men, ages 12–17
Defensive / Tackling Coach at Premier 1 Men's Rugby League Club
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Defensive and tackling coaching for rugby league team
Graphic Designer at Māori Television
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2017
Graphic Designer at Māori Television.

Education

Diploma in Multimedia at National College of Design and Technology
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor of Commerce and Administration at Victoria University
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Supervisory Management Certificate at Hutt Valley Polytechnic
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995

Qualifications

First Aid Certificate, Level 1
January 1, 2025 - May 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Professional Services, Other