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Hi, I’m Chinonso Onyeme, a Nigeria-based 3D animator and animation supervisor with extensive experience delivering high-quality character performances across film, game, and commercial projects. I thrive on turning creative visions into polished digital experiences and mentoring teams to achieve consistent, cinematic results. I’m passionate about believable physics for cloth, water, fire, and expressive character acting. I enjoy refining production pipelines, collaborating across disciplines, and solving technical challenges with Python-based tools to help projects tell authentic stories.…Hi, I’m Chinonso Onyeme, a Nigeria-based 3D animator and animation supervisor with extensive experience delivering high-quality character performances across film, game, and commercial projects. I thrive on turning creative visions into polished digital experiences and mentoring teams to achieve consistent, cinematic results. I’m passionate about believable physics for cloth, water, fire, and expressive character acting. I enjoy refining production pipelines, collaborating across disciplines, and solving technical challenges with Python-based tools to help projects tell authentic stories.

Chinonso Onyeme

Animator, Animation Director, Character Designer, +4

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Hi, I’m Chinonso Onyeme, a Nigeria-based 3D animator and animation supervisor with extensive experience delivering high-quality character performances across film, game, and commercial projects. I thrive on turning creative visions into polished digital experiences and mentoring teams to achieve consistent, cinematic results. I’m passionate about believable physics for cloth, water, fire, and expressive character acting. I enjoy refining production pipelines, collaborating across disciplines, and solving technical challenges with Python-based tools to help projects tell authentic stories.…Hi, I’m Chinonso Onyeme, a Nigeria-based 3D animator and animation supervisor with extensive experience delivering high-quality character performances across film, game, and commercial projects. I thrive on turning creative visions into polished digital experiences and mentoring teams to achieve consistent, cinematic results. I’m passionate about believable physics for cloth, water, fire, and expressive character acting. I enjoy refining production pipelines, collaborating across disciplines, and solving technical challenges with Python-based tools to help projects tell authentic stories.

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Hi, I’m Chinonso Onyeme, a Nigeria-based 3D animator and animation supervisor with extensive experience delivering high-quality character performances across film, game, and commercial projects. I thrive on turning creative visions into polished digital experiences and mentoring teams to achieve consistent, cinematic results.

I’m passionate about believable physics for cloth, water, fire, and expressive character acting. I enjoy refining production pipelines, collaborating across disciplines, and solving technical challenges with Python-based tools to help projects tell authentic stories.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Adobe Character Animator

Intermediate

Blender

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Animation Supervisor at Eaxum

January 1, 2024 - Present

Supervising animation projects, leading teams to ensure quality and creativity in all deliverables, and contributing to the success of the studio’s animation productions.

Lead Animator at Eaxum

December 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025

Leading animation teams and projects, driving the creative and technical execution of animations, while mentoring junior team members and maintaining high standards.

Junior Animator at Eaxum

April 30, 2021 - July 29, 2025

Assisted in various animation tasks and projects, contributing to production and learning new techniques under the guidance of senior animators.

Effects Animator at Eaxum

April 30, 2021 - July 29, 2025

Worked on visual effects animation, adding elements to enhance overall animation quality and storytelling.

Animation Intern at Eaxum

December 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025

Gained practical experience in animation processes, supporting ongoing projects and learning industry standards.

Animation Intern at Eaxum

December 31, 2019 - July 29, 2025

Initial internship role gaining hands-on experience and foundational skills in animation within a professional studio environment.

Animation Supervisor at Article8 Media

March 1, 2026 - Present

Lead and mentor the animation team to ensure high-quality character performance and consistency across projects. Refine production pipelines to enhance team efficiency. Review shots for technical accuracy and artistic alignment with authentic storytelling goals. Provide troubleshooting support for complex simulation and particle effect challenges using Python-based tools.

Character Animator at Article8 Media

August 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026

Created high-fidelity character animations focusing on realistic body mechanics and expressive facial performances. Developed visual content incorporating specific aesthetic themes. Collaborative iteration with team members to refine movement and timing based on creative feedback and project requirements. Delivered polished animation assets ready for final render using industry-standard software.

3D Effects/Simulation Supervisor at Eaxum

May 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025

Specialized in immersive 3D simulations—cloth, water, fire, and other physical phenomena—ensuring authentic, responsive reactions across shots. Supervised team members and review processes to maintain realism and production quality.

Animation Lead at Eaxum

June 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023

Provided technical leadership to animators, managed shot assignments, and troubleshooted production issues to hit milestones. Guided best practices in movement, timing, and character performance while coordinating with other departments.

Visual Effects Artist at Eaxum

November 1, 2019 - April 1, 2023

Dynamic 3D simulation artist with a focus on R&D to achieve hyper-realistic physical behaviors. Bridged the gap between technical execution and visual artistry, ensuring digital elements—from liquid flows to fabric folds—behaved as in the real world.

3D Character Animator at Eaxum

May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022

Translated storyboards into polished animations while ensuring anatomical accuracy and stylistic consistency. Collaborated with rigging and pipeline teams to enhance character functionality and streamline production workflows.

ICT Intern at ICT MOUAU

October 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019

Internship focusing on artificial intelligence and machine learning with Python, developing foundational skills in data analysis, programming, and ML concepts.