Hi, I'm Claire Waxler, an experienced and creative Animation Consultant and Video Producer. I specialise in helping clients streamline project workflows and deliver high-quality animation and video projects, working both independently and collaboratively across international teams. With over 14 years of experience, I've managed everything from children’s series to commercial campaigns, always focusing on delivering projects on time and within budget. I bring deep knowledge of the animation, video, and audio production pipeline, and I'm skilled at overseeing productions from concept to final delivery. Whether managing remote teams or engaging with clients and stakeholders, I aim to create compelling content that truly stands out.

Claire Waxler

Hi, I'm Claire Waxler, an experienced and creative Animation Consultant and Video Producer. I specialise in helping clients streamline project workflows and deliver high-quality animation and video projects, working both independently and collaboratively across international teams. With over 14 years of experience, I've managed everything from children’s series to commercial campaigns, always focusing on delivering projects on time and within budget. I bring deep knowledge of the animation, video, and audio production pipeline, and I'm skilled at overseeing productions from concept to final delivery. Whether managing remote teams or engaging with clients and stakeholders, I aim to create compelling content that truly stands out.

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Hi, I’m Claire Waxler, an experienced and creative Animation Consultant and Video Producer. I specialise in helping clients streamline project workflows and deliver high-quality animation and video projects, working both independently and collaboratively across international teams. With over 14 years of experience, I’ve managed everything from children’s series to commercial campaigns, always focusing on delivering projects on time and within budget.

I bring deep knowledge of the animation, video, and audio production pipeline, and I’m skilled at overseeing productions from concept to final delivery. Whether managing remote teams or engaging with clients and stakeholders, I aim to create compelling content that truly stands out.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance - Animation | Video Producer & Consultant at Freelance
March 1, 2011 - June 13, 2024
Specialised in producing 2D, 3D, and Mixed Media Animation projects for global brands, advertising agencies, and production companies. Delivered compelling content across animation, AI, digital media, social platforms, and live action shoots. Managed projects from inception to completion, overseeing all stages from pre-production through post-production. Responsibilities included hiring and managing teams, budget preparation, scheduling, feedback, editing, audio, and final delivery. Experience includes producing BAFTA award-winning children’s series and animated commercial campaigns.
Animation Consultant for Middle East Channel Pre-School Development Project at Radiant Studios
September 1, 2010 - November 30, 2010
Advised and helped develop a project transforming existing branded channel idents into a full CGI series. Involved compiling budget and schedule information for a pilot moving towards production.
Supervising Producer for Thomas and Friends CGI Series at HIT Entertainment
November 1, 2007 - February 28, 2009
Managed and oversaw all production areas during the transition from live action to CGI animation. Responsibilities included sourcing and recruiting production staff, studios, and talent. Liaised daily with animation studio producers and directors, managed budgets, scripts, schedules, design approvals, storyboards, animatics, and animation tests. Ensured all commercial-related needs were met and implemented new working procedures. Also supervised live action interstitials and home entertainment DVD distribution content, including travel for production meetings in Canada.
Line Producer for Peppa Pig Series 1 & 2 at Astley Baker Davies
January 1, 2003 - June 30, 2007
Organized and maintained daily studio and production schedule for 52 five-minute episodes animated using CelAction2D software. Managed renders and render tracking. Liaised with distributors, broadcasters, and licensees. Prepared PAC documents and delivered final materials ready for transmission. Coordinated pre and post production schedules, including voice records, music, dubs, equipment, and stock. Handled distribution, print, broadcasting, commissioning, merchandising, and PR matters. Responsible for hiring staff and improving studio workflow and efficiency.

Education

BA (Hons) at Camberwell College of Arts
January 1, 1991 - January 31, 1994
BTEC National Diploma at Newham College
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991

Qualifications

WSET Levels 1 & 2
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Introduction to Film Making
January 1, 1995 - January 31, 1995
City & Guilds Photography
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Education