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2D Character Animator with hands-on experience in Toon Boom Harmony, from character design through final render. I’m comfortable taking a story from script and storyboard to emotionally expressive animation, with strong timing, pacing, and character-driven movement. I’ve independently produced a full animated short film and developed a narrative screenplay end-to-end. I work collaboratively in remote settings—open to feedback, quick with revisions, and focused on delivering warm, human storytelling.…2D Character Animator with hands-on experience in Toon Boom Harmony, from character design through final render. I’m comfortable taking a story from script and storyboard to emotionally expressive animation, with strong timing, pacing, and character-driven movement. I’ve independently produced a full animated short film and developed a narrative screenplay end-to-end. I work collaboratively in remote settings—open to feedback, quick with revisions, and focused on delivering warm, human storytelling.

Jake Mungai

Animator, 2D Animator, Character Designer, +3

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2D Character Animator with hands-on experience in Toon Boom Harmony, from character design through final render. I’m comfortable taking a story from script and storyboard to emotionally expressive animation, with strong timing, pacing, and character-driven movement. I’ve independently produced a full animated short film and developed a narrative screenplay end-to-end. I work collaboratively in remote settings—open to feedback, quick with revisions, and focused on delivering warm, human storytelling.…2D Character Animator with hands-on experience in Toon Boom Harmony, from character design through final render. I’m comfortable taking a story from script and storyboard to emotionally expressive animation, with strong timing, pacing, and character-driven movement. I’ve independently produced a full animated short film and developed a narrative screenplay end-to-end. I work collaboratively in remote settings—open to feedback, quick with revisions, and focused on delivering warm, human storytelling.

Available to hire

2D Character Animator with hands-on experience in Toon Boom Harmony, from character design through final render. I’m comfortable taking a story from script and storyboard to emotionally expressive animation, with strong timing, pacing, and character-driven movement.

I’ve independently produced a full animated short film and developed a narrative screenplay end-to-end. I work collaboratively in remote settings—open to feedback, quick with revisions, and focused on delivering warm, human storytelling.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

German

Intermediate

Work Experience

Animator & Graphic Designer at Mank & Tank Studios

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026

Animated characters and motion graphics for digital content, bringing personality and movement to original character designs. Developed character illustrations and visual assets used across multiple animation and branding projects. Collaborated closely with creative teams on visual storytelling, iterating quickly based on feedback to strengthen narrative clarity, while balancing multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines.

Scriptwriter, Designer & Animator at Commonwealth War Graves Commission

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Wrote and animated a narrative-driven short screenplay, owning the project end-to-end from script and storyboard through final animated delivery. Designed and animated characters and environments with clear emotional beats, making a sensitive subject feel warm and human. Executed the full 2D animation pipeline—concept, character design, storyboarding, animation, and final render—as an independent contributor, collaborating remotely with stakeholders and integrating feedback and revisions efficiently.

Independent | Produced an Animated Short Film at Independent

January 1, 2021 - Present

Produced an original 2D animated short from concept to final render, independently handling character design, environments, and motion sequences. Animated original characters in Toon Boom Harmony using timing and movement to give each character a distinct personality and emotional presence. Built narrative-driven motion graphics and visual storytelling elements using Toon Boom Harmony, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator, taking the project start-to-finish.