I am a highly motivated animator and motion graphics designer with a deep passion for storytelling, whether it’s fiction or nonfiction. I bring creativity and attention to detail to every project, working effectively both independently and as part of a team. My experience spans working with both high-budget and no-budget projects, allowing me to adapt and thrive in varied production environments. Over the years, I have developed skills in animation supervision, storyboarding, directing, and editing, which have enabled me to deliver compelling visual content across various media formats. I enjoy mentoring interns and collaborating with diverse creative teams to produce impactful educational, PSA, and entertainment projects.…

Ken Nishimoto

I am a highly motivated animator and motion graphics designer with a deep passion for storytelling, whether it’s fiction or nonfiction. I bring creativity and attention to detail to every project, working effectively both independently and as part of a team. My experience spans working with both high-budget and no-budget projects, allowing me to adapt and thrive in varied production environments. Over the years, I have developed skills in animation supervision, storyboarding, directing, and editing, which have enabled me to deliver compelling visual content across various media formats. I enjoy mentoring interns and collaborating with diverse creative teams to produce impactful educational, PSA, and entertainment projects.…

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I am a highly motivated animator and motion graphics designer with a deep passion for storytelling, whether it’s fiction or nonfiction. I bring creativity and attention to detail to every project, working effectively both independently and as part of a team. My experience spans working with both high-budget and no-budget projects, allowing me to adapt and thrive in varied production environments.

Over the years, I have developed skills in animation supervision, storyboarding, directing, and editing, which have enabled me to deliver compelling visual content across various media formats. I enjoy mentoring interns and collaborating with diverse creative teams to produce impactful educational, PSA, and entertainment projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Animator at Ad Astra Media
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Executed animation duties for the Eco-Musica project.
Animator at WHRO/HRGreen
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Created animations for PSA and educational serials such as Liter-ally Can and Spotlight Earth, collaborating closely with the production team to deliver engaging visual content.
Animation Supervisor/Compositor at WHRO
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Supervised animation teams and composed visual elements for the eMediaVA Environmental Science Course, overseeing the full animation process and ensuring high-quality output.
Writer/Director/Storyboard Artist/Editor at WHRO
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Co-wrote, directed, storyboarded, and edited the pilot for Intergalactic Goodspeeds, managing the full production life cycle from pre-production through post-production including foley work.
Director/Animator/Editor at Independent
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Directed, animated, and edited multiple music videos including Berries' “Primrose Path” and “Stuck”, as well as the music video You’re Jovian “Revelation”.
Director at Regent University
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Directed the short narrative film Vicarious.

Education

Computer Graphics at Tidewater Community College
January 1, 2014 - June 30, 2014
Video Techniques at Tidewater Community College
January 1, 2014 - June 30, 2014
Motion Graphics at Tidewater Community College
January 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
    paper "Litterally Can"

    This was a piece commissioned by a local environmental organization called HRGreen for an anti-littering campaign they were running.

    paper Greenbeats: "Foam Free"

    This is one of the pieces that I won an Emmy for. While this was part of the Greenbeats series I did, this particular one was sponsored by an organization called HRGreen.