Julie Sweetin
Sooke,BC
Summary
With a proven track record at previous studios, I excel in character and keyframe animation, bringing stories to life with dynamic facial expressions and body language. My leadership in mentoring junior animators promotes continuous learning, while my ability to deliver high-quality animations under tight deadlines showcases my effective time management and creativity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Animator
Relish Studios
11.2020 - 12.2024
- Titles worked on: Mia & Codie (Epic Media/MoodyStudios), Barbie (Mattel), Polly Pocket (Mattel), Cave Club (Mattel), FLUF World (Non Fungible Labs), Shadowrail Circus (Wasabi).
- Delivered high-quality layouts and animations within tight deadlines, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.
- Delivered animation revisions and tech fixes in large quantities with tight deadlines.
- Supported the marketing team by creating promotional material, screenshots and title sequences.
- Implemented dynamic facial expressions and body language, enhancing character individuality.
- Mentored junior animators, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Actively contributed brainstorming sessions concept development phases offering creative ideas that shaped overall project direction and narrative.
- Incorporated feedback from leads and directors, refining animations to meet project vision and goals.
- Provided input during pre-production stages regarding feasibility or challenges related to proposed concepts from a 3D animator''s perspective.
Character Animator
Bron Animation
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Assisted animation team on completing shots for feature-length film called Henchmen
- Delivered closeup facial animation on one main character
- Delivered animation for multiple background characters and crowds
Lead Animator/Senior Animator
Atomic Cartoons
04.2013 - 03.2016
- Titles worked on: Ella The Elephant (Disney), Beat Bugs (Netflix), Little Charmers (Nelvana)
- Provided high quality layout and animation in a timely manner
- Worked in the R&D department, brainstorming ideas, pre-vis, providing animations, models, artwork, and compositing for various promo and speculative work for pitches on nedw projects including Little Charmers, Ranger Rob, Nico Can Dance, Sprig, and various other unreleased projects.
- Incorporated feedback from leads and directors, refining animations to meet project vision and goals.
- Mentored junior animators, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
3D Animator
Atmosphere Visual Effects
04.2012 - 03.2013
- Worked on Primeval: New World TV Series
- Delivered high-quality animations within tight deadlines, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.
- Heavily researched dinosaur anatomy, movement and behaviors based on current scientific studies to apply to my animations to present animation as realistic as possible
Animator
Anthem VFX
06.2006 - 11.2011
- Worked on titles: Sanctuary (TV series), Masters of Horror(TV series), Masters of Science-Fiction (TV series), Son of the Dragon (TV movie), Mother of Tears (feature length film), Tin Man (TV miniseries), Alice (TV miniseries), Neverland (TV miniseries), Tucker and Dale vs Evil (feature length film) and Vipers (feature-length film)
- Was one of three generalist animators on the team, provided high quality character/creature animation for all projects
- Provided texturing and lighting for models and environments
- Provided 2D assets for compositing, such as overlays, matte paintings, and shadow/smoke effects
Education
No Degree - 3D Animation And Visual Effects
Vancouver Film School
Vancouver05-2005
No Degree - Visual Arts
Camosun College
Victoria06-2004
Skills
- Character animation
- Keyframe animation
- Camera animation
- Layout
Timeline
Lead Animator
Relish Studios
11.2020 - 12.2024
Character Animator
Bron Animation
03.2016 - 09.2016
Lead Animator/Senior Animator
Atomic Cartoons
04.2013 - 03.2016
3D Animator
Atmosphere Visual Effects
04.2012 - 03.2013
Animator
Anthem VFX
06.2006 - 11.2011
No Degree - 3D Animation And Visual Effects
Vancouver Film School
No Degree - Visual Arts
Camosun College
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