Hi! I'm Tanai, a dynamic 2D and 3D animator with over 16 years of experience bringing characters to life through expressive animation, rigging, and storytelling. I specialize in working with tools like Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Animate to create polished, emotionally resonant animations for television, streaming, and promotional content. I pride myself on collaborating smoothly in remote production environments and delivering quality animation on time. Throughout my career, I've had the pleasure of contributing to children’s series, educational content, indie animated films, and high-energy promotional projects. I'm passionate about character-driven stories and love crafting performances that connect with audiences on an emotional level.…

Tanai Sheckleford

Hi! I'm Tanai, a dynamic 2D and 3D animator with over 16 years of experience bringing characters to life through expressive animation, rigging, and storytelling. I specialize in working with tools like Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Animate to create polished, emotionally resonant animations for television, streaming, and promotional content. I pride myself on collaborating smoothly in remote production environments and delivering quality animation on time. Throughout my career, I've had the pleasure of contributing to children’s series, educational content, indie animated films, and high-energy promotional projects. I'm passionate about character-driven stories and love crafting performances that connect with audiences on an emotional level.…

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Hi! I’m Tanai, a dynamic 2D and 3D animator with over 16 years of experience bringing characters to life through expressive animation, rigging, and storytelling. I specialize in working with tools like Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Animate to create polished, emotionally resonant animations for television, streaming, and promotional content. I pride myself on collaborating smoothly in remote production environments and delivering quality animation on time.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the pleasure of contributing to children’s series, educational content, indie animated films, and high-energy promotional projects. I’m passionate about character-driven stories and love crafting performances that connect with audiences on an emotional level.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

2D Rigger & Animator at Huminah Huminah Animation
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Rigged and animated characters for popular children’s web series such as Love Diana and Tuttle Twins. Delivered expressive dialogue animation and high-energy performance shots, ensuring clear emotional beats and comedic timing.
2D Animator & Rigger at Huminah Huminah Animation
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Developed animation for promotional content and episodic scenes for Monster Truck Island. Contributed to high-energy action scenes and stylized motion graphics on Hot Wheels City.
Lighting Artist (Unreal Engine 5) at IoM Media
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Worked on visual mood and polish for the 3D episodic series Fireman Sam using Unreal Engine 5.
Lead Rigger & Senior Animator at Alcyone Animation
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Lead role in rigging and expressive animation for a culturally rich indie animated film, Agwe. Also served as Animator & Rigger for other projects under Alcyone Animation.
Animator & Rigger at GSW Animation
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Animated and rigged characters for Jamaican animated IP Ms. Sugga. Also worked as Animation Supervisor.
Tutor at HEART/NTA
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Delivered training and instruction in animation from 2015 to 2017.
Freelance Rigger at Tower Isle Patties Ad
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Provided freelance rigging services for the Tower Isle Patties advertising campaign.
2D Rigger & Animator at Huminah Huminah Animation
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Rigged and animated characters for popular children’s web series "Love Diana" and educational segments for "Tuttle Twins". Delivered expressive dialogue animation, high-energy performance shots, and ensured clear emotional beats and comedic timing. Developed animation for promotional content and episodic scenes for "Monster Truck Island."
2D & 3D Animator at Huminah Huminah Animation
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Contributed to high-energy action scenes and stylized motion graphics for "Hot Wheels City."
Lighting Artist (Unreal Engine 5) at IoM Media
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Worked on visual mood and polish for 3D episodic series "Fireman Sam."
Lead Rigger & Senior Animator at Alcyone Animation
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Lead role in rigging and expressive animation for a culturally rich indie animated film "Agwe."
Animator & Rigger at GSW Animation
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Animated and rigged characters for Jamaican animated IP "Ms. Sugga."
Animation Supervisor at GSW Animation, Jamaica
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Supervised animation projects, ensuring quality and consistency across productions.
Tutor at HEART/NTA
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Provided tutoring in animation and rigging from 2015 to 2017.
Freelance Rigger at Tower Isle Patties Ad
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Freelance rigging work for advertising projects.

Education

Master of Education at Mount Saint Vincent University
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
Advanced Diploma at Centennial College
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2025
Certificate at CARIMAC, University of the West Indies
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2025
Master of Education at Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, NS
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Advanced Diploma at Centennial College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Certificate at CARIMAC, University of the West Indies
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other, Consumer Goods
    paper Agwe

    🎬 Project: Agwe
    Role: Lead Rigger & Senior Animator
    Format: 2D Animated Short
    Tools Used: Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects

    Project Overview:
    Agwe is a visually rich 2D animated short set on a utopian Caribbean island, home to the descendants of a shipwrecked slave vessel. The story follows a young priestess who must confront her inner doubts, challenge deeply rooted customs, and embrace her ancestral power in order to protect her people from looming peril.

    My Contributions:
    As Lead Rigger and Senior Animator, I was responsible for:

    Designing and implementing advanced Toon Boom rigs with deformers and master controllers to ensure fluid character performance.

    Overseeing the animation pipeline and mentoring junior artists to maintain stylistic consistency.

    Collaborating closely with the director and storyboard team to translate emotional beats into compelling visual storytelling.

    Contributing key animation sequences that highlighted the spiritual and cultural themes of the narrative.

    Creative Highlights:
    Agwe is deeply rooted in Afro-Caribbean mythology and visual storytelling. It blends expressive character work with symbolic design motifs, offering a narrative that is both emotionally resonant and culturally significant.