Hi, I'm Andreas Westin, an experienced artist and animator based in Stockholm. Over the years, I've worked on a variety of projects ranging from character animation and concept art to directing and design for commercials, games, and TV series. I enjoy bringing stories and characters to life through animation and illustration, using a range of tools and techniques to deliver engaging content. I am passionate about blending creativity with technology and thrive on collaborating with teams to create compelling visual narratives. I'm always eager to take on new challenges and expand my skills in animation and visual storytelling.…

Andreas Westin

Hi, I'm Andreas Westin, an experienced artist and animator based in Stockholm. Over the years, I've worked on a variety of projects ranging from character animation and concept art to directing and design for commercials, games, and TV series. I enjoy bringing stories and characters to life through animation and illustration, using a range of tools and techniques to deliver engaging content. I am passionate about blending creativity with technology and thrive on collaborating with teams to create compelling visual narratives. I'm always eager to take on new challenges and expand my skills in animation and visual storytelling.…

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Hi, I’m Andreas Westin, an experienced artist and animator based in Stockholm. Over the years, I’ve worked on a variety of projects ranging from character animation and concept art to directing and design for commercials, games, and TV series. I enjoy bringing stories and characters to life through animation and illustration, using a range of tools and techniques to deliver engaging content.

I am passionate about blending creativity with technology and thrive on collaborating with teams to create compelling visual narratives. I’m always eager to take on new challenges and expand my skills in animation and visual storytelling.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Swedish
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator at Originalarna Sverige AB
May 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Illustration for retail packaging.
Animator at Kingbee
October 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
Animating in Adobe Animate for the Toyline Wizards & Wands.
Lead Animator at Snowborn Games AB
March 1, 2018 - July 31, 2018
Concept Art and Animation.
Animator (Freelance) at Quickspin
January 1, 2018 - February 28, 2018
Fx and Character Animation for ”Dwarfs gone Wild” an online casino slotgame.
Director/Animator at Maxkompetens
December 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018
Directing, designing and animating 2 Motion Graphics infomercials for this recruiting company and their new online service.
Animation / Concept art at ELK Studios
May 1, 2016 - October 31, 2016
Animation and design work for online slot machine games Poltava and Wild Toro using Spine 2d and Adobe After effects. Game of the Year at the 2017 EGR Operators Awards.
Graphic/ Packaging Designer at Re-Balance
November 1, 2014 - August 31, 2015
Developing the brand and package design for a new re-hydrating product.
Designer/ Illustrator at Modern Times Group MTG AB
March 1, 2014 - April 30, 2014
Designer/ Illustrator on a 30sec. comedy show "Hårdvinklat" trailer.
Designer at Metro Technology Services
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Logotype design for both western and Thailand markets.
Designer at Bovallen Bil AB
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Website Design.
Animator at The Circle
March 1, 2012 - April 30, 2012
Character animation on 3 commercials for Verum Hälsofil and Saatchi & Saatchi using Softimage.
Director, Storyboarding, Animation and Design at Klirr Stockholm AB
April 1, 2011 - May 31, 2011
Director, Storyboarding, Animation and Design for a Commercial.
3D Animation at Publicis Frankfurt GmbH
January 1, 2011 - January 31, 2011
3d modelling and animation previz for a Garnier Fructis commercial using Maya.
Director / Storyboards/ Illustration at Marginalen Bank
November 1, 2010 - January 31, 2011
Directing, designing and illustrating 2 commercials.
Character Designer at Compricer AB
October 1, 2010 - November 30, 2010
Character design of Mr. Compricer for their 3d animated commercials.
Animator at Unit 9
December 1, 2009 - January 31, 2010
Flash Character Animation for TiViTz games.
Designer at Lundmyr of Sweden AB
February 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009
Flash presentations, Photo Retouch, Interactive Catalogue.
Designer, Illustrator at SBI Budo AB
October 1, 2008 - February 28, 2009
Print production, design and illustrations.
Animator, Character Designer at Sweaty Beards Film
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Flash Character Animation, Character Design and Layout on an animated segment in a Swedish Viking feature film.
Animator at Varelsen
October 1, 2008 - November 30, 2008
Flash Character animation for Carphone Warehouse / X-Factor UK. Winner Cannes Lions 2008 for Design.
Animator at Ruta Ett
February 1, 2008 - March 31, 2008
Flash Character Animator on a straight to dvd film "Reader Rabbit".
Designer at Embrasser AB
November 1, 2007 - November 30, 2007
Designing a Logotype for Swedish virtualization and consolidation company Embrasser.
Animator at Boss Media AB
August 1, 2007 - September 30, 2007
Flash Character Animator on a hockey game "Shootout" for Canadian Atlantic Lottery Corporation.
Game designer, art & animation at Boss Media AB
July 1, 2007 - August 31, 2007
Developed an online scratch card game called Catwalk Queens using Flash and 3d.
Animator at againstallodds
July 1, 2007 - August 31, 2007
Animating on 30 sec worldwide commercial for EA's game MySims for the Wii console.
Myggan at Stockholm-Köpenhamn (STO-CPH), Splinterarts
May 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007
Character animation and character design on a Tv-series called Myggan using Anime Studio.
Designer/ Animator at omnitus AB
May 1, 2007 - May 31, 2007
Cuetag Logo and Flash Infomercial.
Designer at Xcerion AB
April 1, 2007 - May 31, 2007
Design work for Xcerion including icons, logos, and website concepts.
Animator/ Designer at FullSIX Groupe
March 1, 2007 - April 30, 2007
Flash animated banners for Max Factor and Head & Shoulders.
Animator at B-Reel
January 1, 2007 - February 28, 2007
Animating two commercials for Arla and their brand "Bravo Juice" using 3D Studio Max.
Animator at JAM Media Ltd
November 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Animating on a Tv series called Funky Fables with interactive faces for Jam Media/BBC.
Animator at WhiteShark Films
August 1, 2006 - September 30, 2006
Character animation for 3d animated feature Gnomes & Trolls.
Character designer at Od'e Animation
May 1, 2006 - May 31, 2006
Character design for animated Flash shorts.
Animator at Go-Interactive
April 1, 2006 - April 30, 2006
Corporate Flash Animation.
Animator at Channel 4
March 1, 2006 - April 30, 2006
2d Character animation on a short film called: the imperfectionist, nominated for Annecy International Animated Film Festival.
Animator at Toxic AS
November 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Animating 8 commercial break bumpers for NRK TV2 using Maya; bumpers won gold in Promax World Gold awards 2006.
Illustrator at Gazoline AB
November 1, 2005 - November 30, 2005
Creating Manga style Illustrations and concepts combining 2d and 3d for PR Agency client Valmet.
Animator, Character Designer at Stylewar
September 1, 2005 - October 31, 2005
2D/3D Animation on a campaign for Folksam using Flash and 3D Studio Max.
Storyboard Artist at Sky
June 1, 2005 - June 30, 2005
Storyboarding for Sony Pictures TV series “Rescue Me.”
Illustrator at Red Bang
May 1, 2005 - May 31, 2005
Icon design in Illustrator for graphic maps.
Animator at Pool Interactive
April 1, 2005 - May 31, 2005
Developing and animating Flash infomercials for Vattenfall.
Animator at DNA Design/ London Animation Studio
January 1, 2005 - February 28, 2005
Animating a scene in Flash for an infomercial called “Fragile X.”
Illustrator at Smudge Graphics
December 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Freelance illustration work.
Designer/ Illustrator at wildaid
February 1, 2004 - March 31, 2004
Developing Interactive CD-Rom and Flash game for endangered species awareness.
Animator at Filmtecknarna
October 1, 2002 - November 30, 2002
Character Animation on a Pilot for a Tv series ‘Dog Breff’ using Cut Out techniques.
Animator at Climax
February 1, 2001 - February 28, 2002
Animator for games Sudeki, Power Rangers Time Force, and Sponge Bob Squarepants using Maya and 3D Studio Max.
Animator at The Illuminated Film Company
August 1, 2000 - February 28, 2001
2D Animator on the feature film "Christmas Carol The Movie."
Character Animator at Tandem Films
February 1, 2000 - March 31, 2000
2D Animator on a pilot for the BBC called Rocket Huntington.
Assistant Animator at Canel Productions
August 1, 1999 - September 30, 1999
Assistant Animation work on "Hamlet", a short film.
Animator at Filmtecknarna
June 1, 1999 - August 31, 1999
Animated parts of the Boddingtons beer commercial campaign including inbetweening, clean-up, character design, ink and paint.

Education

PgDip at Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Diploma at The Florence Academy of Art
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
1st year dap at Senior College Ballyfermot, Dublin, Ireland
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999

Qualifications

Learning Documentary Video: 1
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Planning and Pre-production
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
PgDip Character Animation
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization

Skills

Experience Level