Margo De Beckker
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Character-driven 2D Animator focused on story development and high-quality animation. Experienced in character and creature design intended for TV. Versed in a wide range of animation styles and visual effects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
2D Animator
WZRDLore
, VIC
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Created dynamic character movements based on reference videos or real life observations.
- Created concept art for characters in a variety of styles.
- Maintained consistency of style, color palette and graphic design standards throughout the project.
- Assessed final product prior to release for any errors or inconsistencies in order to guarantee quality assurance standards are met.
- Implemented feedback from clients regarding changes needed in the animation sequence.
- Produced character designs and illustrations from concept to completion.
- Completed first-rate hand-drawn animation on Adobe Animate.
- Optimized animation sequences by adjusting timing to achieve desired results.
- Created animation cycles and facial expressions for characters.
- Ensured that all animation work is completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Designed key frames, in-betweens and special effects for animations.
- Edited existing artwork to create new scenes or visuals.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Brainstormed ideas with other artists to come up with unique concepts for characters.
- Developed thorough understanding of pipelines and art integration.
- Maintained consistency across all aspects of the character's design throughout production cycles.
- Transformed artistic concepts into characters to reflect artist's vision.
- Worked closely with writers to ensure that the character designs matched their vision.
- Designed detailed clothing and accessories for characters based on their backstory.
- Studied different techniques to apply to artistic endeavors.
- Analyzed feedback from team members to refine existing character designs.
2D Animator
CDW studios
Adelaide, SA
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Created realistic and stylized 2D visual effects for integration in 3D animation.
- Developed storyboards and animatics for 2D animations.
- Produced character designs and illustrations from concept to completion.
- Maintained consistency of style, color palette and graphic design standards throughout the project.
- Implemented feedback from clients regarding changes needed in the animation sequence.
Character Designer
CDW Studios
Adelaide, SA
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Created concept art for characters, and creatures in a variety of styles.
- Created non human character designs for motion capture.
- Drafted storyboards and other visuals to help convey the narrative of a project.
- Brainstormed ideas with other artists to come up with unique concepts for characters.
- Maintained consistency across all aspects of the character's design throughout production cycles.
- Applied learned color theory and lighting techniques into designs to add dimension and depth.
- Constructed various facial expressions and poses for different types of characters.
- Worked closely with writers to ensure that the character designs matched their vision.
- Organized files in an efficient manner so they can be easily accessed by other team members.
- Attended meetings with producers, directors, writers, and other stakeholders involved in a project.
- Analyzed feedback from team members to refine existing character designs.
Education
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Effects And Entertainment Design) Honours - Animation
CDW
Adelaide, SA12-2021
Skills
- Profficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Animate and Adobe After Effects
- Graphic Design Principles
- Storytelling
- Deadline Management
- Quality Controls
- Animation
- Character Creation
- Realistic Movement
- Hand-Drawn Animation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Dutch
Native/ Bilingual
References
Loic Miermont - Senior animation supervisor
loic.miermont@gmail.com
0450256321
James Marshall - animation and games executive
Jdsmarshallemail@gmail.com
0493026604
Timeline
2D Animator
WZRDLore
09.2023 - 10.2024
2D Animator
CDW studios
09.2021 - 12.2023
Character Designer
CDW Studios
09.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Effects And Entertainment Design) Honours - Animation
CDW
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