Nolan Hunt
Los Altos Hills
Summary
Animation professional with focus on delivering high-quality animated content. Expertise in assisting senior animators and contributing to creative process. Collaborative team player with commitment to achieving impactful results and adapting to evolving project needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Animator
Dee Hibbert-Jones Academy Nominated Filmmaker
Santa Cruz, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Provided Rotoscope frames for animation in the film
- Implemented feedback from project leads effectively, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to continual growth as an animator.
- Improved project completion timelines by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines consistently.
- Maintained open communication with supervisors, providing regular progress updates and ensuring alignment with project goals and expectations.
Illustrator
Freelance
04.2018 - Current
- I've brought over 1,000 commissions of people's ideas to life with my life, and collaborated on many projects ranging from films, books, magazines etc., and have been punctual on delivering quality work
- My work has been published in multiple zines
- Improved project efficiency by providing detailed sketches and revisions promptly based on client feedback.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for new projects or campaigns.
- Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus, and depth.
- Enhanced visual storytelling by creating compelling illustrations for various projects.
Children's book illustrator
Ryan Althaus (Author)
Santa Cruz, CA
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided artwork for 'Yeshie's Mental Illness Safari', a children's book about mental health and acceptance
- Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus, and depth.
- Developed illustrative designs using customer specifications to produce results that met customer parameters.
- Produced sketches and drafts to refine artwork before completion.
Retail Clerk
Wine Shop
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy when managing inventory, resulting in minimal discrepancies and improved overall efficiency.
- Assisted with inventory management, conducting regular stock checks and restocking shelves as needed.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of California
Santa Cruz, CA01-2025
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop Proficiency
- Creative Illustration Skills
- Affinity Designer Proficiency
- Adobe After Effects
- Krita Proficiency
- Pencil
- Ink
- Visual Storytelling
Artstation
https://www.artstation.com/nolanhunt
Timeline
Assistant Animator
Dee Hibbert-Jones Academy Nominated Filmmaker
10.2024 - Current
Children's book illustrator
Ryan Althaus (Author)
05.2023 - 09.2023
Illustrator
Freelance
04.2018 - Current
Retail Clerk
Wine Shop
02.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of California