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Animator — CV Example

A template for animators who bring stories and brands to life through motion.

Kai Nakamura

2D/3D Animator

📍 London, UK✉️ kai.nakamura@email.com

Summary

2D/3D Animator with 4 years of experience in advertising, explainer video, and character animation. Proficient in After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Blender. Produced animations for brands generating 15M+ social media views.

Work Experience

Motion Designer / Animator at Buck (Animation Studio)Jan 2022 — Present

Create 2D and 3D animation for brand campaigns for Google, Nike, and Spotify with 15M+ combined views
Produce 60-second explainer videos averaging 3-week turnaround from storyboard to final delivery

Junior Animator at Territory StudioJun 2020 — Jan 2022

Animated UI/HUD graphics for film productions including Marvel and DC studio projects
Created brand identity animations and social media content for technology clients

Skills

After EffectsCinema 4DBlenderCharacter AnimationStoryboardingMotion GraphicsHoudini (Procedural)Premiere Pro

What Recruiters Look For

Animator CVs need to show your technical tool proficiency, creative range, and the calibre of clients you have worked with. Your showreel URL is the most important element on the page.

Key Skills to Include

After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender, character animation, motion graphics, storyboarding, Houdini, and Premiere Pro. Include both 2D and 3D capabilities.

Common Mistakes

Not including a showreel link. In animation, your reel gets you the job. Make your portfolio URL the most prominent element. Also list view counts and client names to show commercial impact.

Formatting Tips

One page. Use a creative, design-conscious template. Include showreel URL prominently. List notable clients and any awards or festival selections.

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