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I’m Sebastien Ringuette, an animator, motion designer, and illustrator based in Calgary with 8+ years of end-to-end animation experience across explainer videos, corporate showcases, tutorials, and engaging motion elements for websites and presentation decks.
I excel in 2D & 3D animation, illustration, icon design, and production workflows, turning dense financial and tech concepts into clear visuals and web-ready assets. I enjoy collaborating with teams, mentoring peers, and staying up-to-date with industry trends and open-source tools.
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Work Experience
Creative Team Lead at Reach
June 30, 2025 - July 23, 2025Led interdepartmental communications and projects, ensuring deliverables were met. Oversaw a content marketing producer including training and mentorship. Managed podcast production including filming, editing, audio, branding, release preparation, and guest coordination. Created 3D and 2D animations, digital designs for social media and websites, and handled video editing including grading, audio, and graphics. Managed producer duties such as client communication, shoot locations, and travel logistics. Served as Director of Photography acting as the primary camera operator for all video shoots.
Producer / Editor at Reach
February 1, 2023 - July 23, 2025Produced and edited content including 3D and 2D animations, digital design for social media and websites, video grading and editing, and managed client communications and shoot logistics. Served as Director of Photography on select shoots.
Producer / Editor at Barrel Marketing
April 1, 2022 - July 23, 2025Created 3D product demonstrations, logo stings, and brand videos. Produced corporate explainer and brand animations. Designed digital and print materials including social media posts, posters, and original character illustrations. Participated as Key Grip operating camera gear and pulled focus on sets. Led video editing and post production. Communicated with clients regarding shoots and logistics. Operated primary camera on select shoots.
Creative Specialist
January 1, 2022 - July 23, 2025Produced corporate explainer videos and brand animations, digital design for social media and websites, print design, and digital illustrations. Operated camera equipment and handled video post production including grading, editing, and audio.
Creative Coordinator
August 1, 2020 - July 23, 2025Created 2D animation for corporate explainer and brand videos, digital and print design for social media and websites, original character illustrations, and handled camera operation duties during filming.
Comics Teacher (Pen & Panel Youth Cartooning Club) at Alexandra Writer’s Centre Society
September 1, 2014 - PresentLed twice-monthly cartooning and comics classes, developing and delivering lessons and activities tailored to students' learning outcomes.
Creative Team Lead at Reach
June 30, 2025 - July 23, 2025Led project management and interdepartmental communications with stakeholders across the company to ensure deliverables were met. Oversaw a content marketing producer, providing training and mentorship. Managed full podcast production including filming, editing, audio, branding, and organizing international guests. Created 3D and 2D animations, digital designs for social media and websites, and handled all aspects of video editing. Served as producer coordinating clients, shoot locations, dates, and travel logistics. Also performed duties as Director of Photography for video shoots.
Producer / Editor at Reach
February 28, 2023 - July 23, 2025Produced and edited video content including 3D and 2D animations, social media and website graphics. Managed video post-production including grading, editing, audio, and graphics. Coordinated with clients regarding shoot logistics and handled Director of Photography duties for selected shoots.
Producer / Editor at Barrel Marketing
April 1, 2022 - July 23, 2025Created 3D product demos, logo stings, and brand videos. Produced corporate explainer videos and brand animations. Designed social media graphics, print materials, and original digital illustrations. Operated camera equipment as Key Grip and primary Director of Photography for some shoots. Managed client communications and shoot logistics.
Creative Specialist at Unknown
January 1, 2022 - July 23, 2025Created 2D animations, digital designs for social media, print materials, and websites. Produced original characters and iconography for animations. Operated camera gear as Key Grip on shoots. Handled all aspects of video editing including grading, audio, and graphics.
Creative Coordinator at Unknown
August 1, 2020 - July 23, 2025Created corporate explainer videos through 2D animation, designed social media posts, print and website graphics, and produced original illustrated characters. Pulled focus and operated camera equipment on filming shoots as Key Grip.
Comics Teacher (Pen & Panel Youth Cartooning Club) at Alexandra Writer’s Centre Society
September 1, 2014 - PresentLed a twice-monthly cartooning and comics class featuring tailored lessons and activities based on students’ learning goals. Developed curriculum and provided ongoing mentorship.
Creative Team Lead at Reach
June 30, 2025 - July 23, 2025Led interdepartmental communications with stakeholders, ensuring project deliverables were met. Oversaw a content marketing producer, providing training and mentorship. Managed podcast production including filming, editing, audio, branding, guest organization, and scheduling. Created 3D and 2D animations, digital designs, and managed video editing and post-production. Served as producer handling client communications, logistics, and director of photography responsible for primary camera operation.
Producer / Editor
February 1, 2023 - July 23, 2025Produced and edited content involving 3D and 2D animations, digital designs, social media posts, website graphics, and all aspects of video editing and post production. Acted as producer facilitating communication with clients and managing shoot logistics. Performed primary camera operations as director of photography for certain shoots.
Producer / Editor at Barrel Marketing
April 1, 2022 - July 23, 2025Created 3D product demos, logo stings, and brand videos. Developed 2D corporate explainer videos and brand animations. Designed social media posts, website and print materials, and original characters and iconography. Acted as key grip and primary director of photography on shoots. Managed video editing, grading, and audio post-production. Coordinated client communication and logistics.
Creative Specialist
January 1, 2022 - July 23, 2025Produced corporate explainer videos and brand animations using 2D animation. Designed social media posts, website graphics, print materials, and digital illustrations including original characters and iconography. Served as key grip operating camera equipment. Managed video editing, grading, audio, graphics, and all post production tasks.
Creative Coordinator
August 1, 2020 - July 23, 2025Created 2D animation videos, digital and print designs, and original digital illustrations for corporate clients. Operated camera equipment as key grip during filming shoots.
Comics Teacher (Pen & Panel Youth Cartooning Club) at Alexandra Writer's Centre Society
September 1, 2014 - PresentLed bi-monthly cartooning and comics classes. Created and presented lessons paired with activities aligned to student learning goals.
Creative Team Lead at Reach
February 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025Managed the creative team in the marketing department and all interdepartmental deliverables. Developed workflows for video asset deployment to YouTube, coordinating skills from three positions to ensure best practices were upheld. Taught team members advanced animation techniques and supported their learning. Kept up-to-date on animation plugins and industry developments. Perfected workflows for animated asset deployment on websites and in presentation decks. Re-imagined the brand’s animation standards, creating standout 2D and 3D animated assets for the full website and presentation decks. Researched and developed animation styles that exceeded competitors in the space. Distilled dense and complex financial and technological concepts into easily digestible visuals. Incorporated open source software into workflows for better final delivery of animated assets. Designed, created, and deployed dozens of web-ready Lottie animation files to company website.
Independent Creative Freelancer at Various Clients
January 1, 2023 - Present2D & 3D Animated logo stings for multiple film production companies. 2D full-length animated music video production.
Producer / Editor at Reach
April 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023Storyboarded and animated complex in-scene motion graphics for dozens of brand videos. Effectively managed feedback and communicated plans for animations through storyboarding. Designed a 150+ piece custom icon bank.
Creative Coordinator / Specialist at Barrel Marketing
December 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022Coordinated creative projects and supported production processes across campaigns; collaborated with designers, editors, and clients to deliver high-quality assets and timelines.
Education
High School Diploma at Henry Wise Wood
January 1, 2009 - June 30, 2009High School Diploma at Henry Wise Wood, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
January 1, 2009 - June 30, 2009High School Diploma at Henry Wise Wood
January 1, 2009 - June 30, 2009Qualifications
Branding: The Creative Journey Specialization
March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024Storytelling in Branding and Content Marketing
February 1, 2024 - February 28, 2024Branding and Customer Experience
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories
December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Brand Identity and Strategy
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023Leading People and Teams Specialization
March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024Inspiring and Motivating Individuals
February 1, 2024 - February 28, 2024Leading Teams
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024Influencing People
December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Managing Talent
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023Branding: The Creative Journey Specialization
March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024Storytelling in Branding and Content Marketing
February 1, 2024 - February 28, 2024Branding and Customer Experience
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories
December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Brand Identity and Strategy
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023Leading People and Teams Specialization
March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024Inspiring and Motivating Individuals
February 1, 2024 - February 28, 2024Leading Teams
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024Influencing People
December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Managing Talent
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023Branding: The Creative Journey Specialization IE Business School
March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024Storytelling in Branding and Content Marketing IE Business School
February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024Branding and Customer Experience IE Business School
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories IE Business School
December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Brand Identity and Strategy IE Business School
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023Leading People and Teams Specialization University of Michigan
March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024Inspiring and Motivating Individuals University of Michigan
February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024Leading Teams University of Michigan
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024Influencing People University of Michigan
December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Managing Talent University of Michigan
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023Brand Identity and Strategy — University courses
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023Influencing People — University of Michigan
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023Managing Talent — University of Michigan
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023Leading People and Teams Specialization — University of Michigan
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024Inspiring and Motivating Individuals — University of Michigan
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024Leading Teams — University of Michigan
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Branding: The Creative Journey Specialization — IE Business School
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024Storytelling in Branding and Content Marketing — IE Business School
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024Branding and Customer Experience — IE Business School
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories — IE Business School
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023Brand Identity and Strategy — IE Business School
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet
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