Jordan Wright CV 2023

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JORDAN WRIGHT

2D ANIMATOR, SCENE BUILD ARTIST, COMPOSITOR MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM

DETAILS EMPLOYMENT HISTORY


Manchester, United Kingdom Toonboom Compositor, Quality Control, Scene Build Artist, Animation Assistant at
Mackinnon and Saunders, Altrincham
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November 2022 — Present
I initially served as a Scene Build Artist, operating under the guidance of our Technical
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Directors. My tasks included importing Animatics, Character Rigs, Props, and
http://jordanwrightart.weebly.com Backgrounds, ensuring asset placement and timing, appropriate layering, and the
creation and rigging of interactive elements for the Animators. On occasion, I would
also construct props that were not readily available and assist Compositors with
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masking for Special Effects. Additionally, I lent a hand to the Animation team by
Toonboom Harmony tackling small shot animations to alleviate their workload.
Afterwards my Role changed to that of a Quality Control and Toonboom Compositor.
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My responsibility was to review post-animated episodes in collaboration with the
Adobe After Effects Director and Editor. I addressed quality concerns and technical errors such as broken
Character Rigs and background inconsistencies, and animation-related issues
Adobe Animate including lip sync problems or improperly animated shots. I also rectified any content
not suitable for a young audience, such as strobing and flashing issues.
In this role, I took on compositing responsibilities, ensuring accurate placement and
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Adam Oliver motion graphics. My most significant responsibilities included managing my workload,
utilizing tracker spreadsheets to document progress for the Producers, and
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maintaining effective communication with Directors and various departments to
Alex Joliffe ensure that episodes were thoroughly inspected and ready for client approval.
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Junior Harmony Animator at Wild Child Animation, Remote
October 2021 — December 2021
Worked as a Toonboom Harmony Character Animator for the Brilliant World of Tom
Gates, working on 11 Episodes of the series on a variety of shots, adapting to the style
of animation and working alongside a team of animators, receiving feedback from the
Supervisors, producing high quality animation on tight deadlines and communicating
with other departments such as the FX Animators and the Editors.

Animator at Interference Pattern, Remote


August 2022 — October 2022
Worked as a Character Animator for 'Roots and Fruits,' where I contributed to a few
episodes using Adobe Animate. My role extended to compositing my shots for
preview in Adobe After Effects. Within the show, I animated Fruit character Rigs,
infusing them with personality inspired by entertainers like Elvis and Morceombe &
Wise. This included animating lively dance performances and engaging interview
scenes.

EDUCATION
BA Animation (Hons), University of Central Lancashire, Preston
September 2017 — July 2020
Worked on various projects including short animated films ranging from 1-3 minutes,
creating Concept Art, Background Design, Character Design, Scripting, Storyboarding,
Animatics, and working with Clients on Live Briefs. Graduating with a 1st.

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