Summary
As a 3D artist and animator, I have built an extensive career spanning television spots, commercials, video games, interactive media, and teaching. With over a decade of experience, I have contributed significantly to the success of high-profile projects for brands and franchises such as MasterChef, McDonald's, and Toyota. Currently, I work as a freelance 3D artist and animator, occasionally taking on 2D animation projects as well.
My academic background includes a Master's degree in Animation from the University of Glamorgan and a BA in Animation from the University of Wolverhampton. I have also completed three professional courses: Game Animation at iAnimate (2024, online), Creature Animation at Animation Mentor (2020, online), and Character Animation at The Animation Workshop (2019, Denmark).
Driven by a deep passion for animation, I often create and animate characters in my spare time. My latest personal project, Savis Vs Punks, is currently being showcased at festivals, reflecting my dedication to storytelling and character-driven work.
Skills
Software proficiency
Reel
Experience
- 3D generalist, 2D (digital) and 3D character animator at FreelanceNicosia, CyprusSeptember 2012 - Present
3d Animation, 3d modelling, texturing, UV unwrapping and rendering using Blender and Maya
2d animation in After Effects and Flash.
Collaborating (mostly) with production companies and advertising agencies - 3D Animator at Qiiwi GamesNicosiaMarch 2021 - February 2024
Primary responsibilities included rigging, setting up scenes and cameras, animating, lighting, and rendering using Maya and Blender, for in-game and marketing animations.
Achievements:
1) The company's games saw a significant rise in downloads and in-game purchases whenever one of my projects was launched.
2) Relieved the company of its largest expense, which was Maya licenses, by spearheading the
transition of the team from Maya to Blender. This involved instructing everyone on how to use
Blender effectively.
3) Both my team's and my own animation, artistic, and communication skills developed through the exchange of feedback and knowledge. - 3D Artist/Animator at Opium WorksNicosia, CyprusJuly 2020 - March 2021
- Lecturer at University of NicosiaNicosia, CYNovember 2020 - June 2023
- 3D Generalist at Semio ProductionsNicosia, CyprusAugust 2017 - February 2019
3d Animation, 3d modelling, texturing, UV unwrapping and rendering using Blender and Maya
2d animation in After Effects and Flash. - 2d/3d animator and motion graphics animator at Zedem MediaLarnaca, CyprusNovember 2015 - September 2016
Motion graphics and character animation using After Effects as well as some 3D work
- 2D and 3D animator/generalist at Green Olive films/Coffee filmsNicosia, CyprusOctober 2013 - July 2015
3d Animation, 3d modelling, texturing, UV unwrapping, using Blender and Maya
2d animation in After Effects and Flash.