
NICK FESS
CHARACTER ANIMATOR
Skills
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Quadruped Animation
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2D Puppet Animation
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2D Character Rigging
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3D Character Rigging
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Storyboarding
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Life Drawing
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Leadership
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Communication
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Concept Development
Software
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Maya
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ToonBoom
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After Effects
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Animate
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Clip Studio Paint
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Shotgrid
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WebCC
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Z brush
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Illustrator
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Photoshop
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Unreal Engine
Employment
Freelance Animator
February 2025 - Present
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Delivered high quality animation and art assets in fast paced environments.
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Worked diligently and efficiently to meet client needs with project scope
Animation Director - Primal Screen
March 2021 - October 2024
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Lead and directed teams of animators on a variety of 2D and 3D productions.
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Communicated directly with clients and implemented feedback to meet both their standard of quality as well as our own.
Animator - Primal Screen
August 2017 - March 2021
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Animated 4-6 seconds of quality animation a week.
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Worked closely with 2D and 3D directors as a key team member
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remained current with technology and best practices.
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelor Fine Arts Animation
June 2017 Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor in Fine Arts and Animation
Experience
Click it or Ticket: Anime Universe
Animation Director, Animator, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, and Illustrator
Book Drop
Animation Director, Rigger, and Animator
Santa Sleigh Bell Mishap: Bogies to the Rescue
Animator and Rigger
Auntie Anne's Nugg Bowl
Animation Director, Animator, Storyboard Artist, Layout Artist, and Rigger