Tochi

2D Character Animator

Magic Carpet Studios

May 2019 - Sep 2022 • 3 yrs 4 mos

Worked as a 2D Character Animator creating expressive character performances for animated productions, promotional content, and storytelling projects. Collaborated with directors, storyboard artists, and creative teams to transform concepts and scripts into engaging animated sequences Key Responsibilities & Achievements: Produced high quality 2D character animations using traditional hand-drawn techniques and digital animation workflows Created expressive character acting scenes featuring strong poses, facial expressions, body mechanics, lip-sync, and emotional storytelling Developed animation cycles, action sequences, and performance-driven movements that improved character personality and audience engagement Assisted in character design adaptation, rough animation, clean-up, and final animation polishing for production-ready assets Applied principles of timing, spacing, squash and stretch, anticipation, exaggeration, and follow-through to create fluid and believable motion Worked closely with storyboard artists and creative directors to maintain visual consistency and bring story ideas to life Contributed to animated content production from concept development through final delivery while meeting creative and technical requirements Improved production efficiency by organizing animation files, maintaining clean workflows, and delivering scenes according to project timelines My experience has strengthened my ability to work within professional animation pipelines, collaborate with creative teams and transform ideas into polished animated content that connects with audiences

2d Animation & Motion Design Specialist

Anthill

Aug 2015 - Oct 2018 • 3 yrs 2 mos

Created engaging 2D animations and motion designs that helped clients communicate ideas, tell stories, and connect with their audiences through compelling visuals. Worked with creative teams to transform concepts, scripts, and storyboards into polished animations tailored for entertainment, marketing, and digital platforms. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: - Produced expressive 2D character animations that captured emotion, personality, and storytelling goals - Designed smooth motion graphics, transitions, and animated elements that improved visual impact and audience engagement - Created character performances with strong acting, facial expressions, body movement, and natural timing - Helped clients and creative teams turn ideas into clear, memorable, and visually appealing animated content - Applied professional animation principles to deliver smooth, high-quality results that matched project objectives - Collaborated throughout the production process to ensure the final animation aligned with the client’s vision and expectations Conclusion: My experience in 2D animation and motion design allows me to create visuals that do more than move, they communicate, engage and leave a lasting impression. I bring a strong understanding of storytelling, character performance and creative problem solving to every project, helping clients transform their ideas into professional animations that connect with their audience