James Merritt
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James Merritt

Animator and IllustratorLondon, United Kingdom
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James Merritt
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James Merritt

Animator and IllustratorLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Versatile and enthusiastic 2d digital animator and illustrator. Please take a look at my website for examples of my work and more info.
Work history
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    Animator and IllustratorSelf Employed
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    Created illustrations, predominantly editorial, for clients such as Vulture, Campaign Against Living Miserably, Berliner Zeitung and De Morgen. Collaborated on animation projects for clients such as Mailchimp, Lush and Atlantic Records. Completed motion graphic and video projects for clients such as World of Interiors Magazine, Underpinned and Motorola.
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    Technical Advisor (Digital Media)Goldsmiths, University of London
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    Delivered essential technical teaching to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, supporting theoretical learning across animation, digital media, and the moving image. Conducted software and hardware demos, workshops, and one-on-one support sessions covering stop-motion animation, 2D and 3D motion graphics. Conceived, built, and independently delivered a 30-hour module introducing animation software and theoretical fundamentals to postgraduate students. Oversaw and maintained animation labs and equipment, ensuring all resources were up-to-date and functional. Organised and installed multiple end-of-year degree exhibitions, coordinating with students and staff.
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Skills
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • 2D Animation
  • Character Illustration
Education
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    BA (Hons) Media and Communication - First Class HonoursGoldsmiths College
     - London, United Kingdom
    During my time on this course, I studied and wrote extensively on a diverse and eclectic subject matter, including conceptions of modernity in 19th century literature, the link between the media and financial discourse, and music as a form of communication. I achieved consistently high grades, and improved year by year. My chosen practical specialisation was Digital Animation, of which my final year project was selected for Encounters Film Festival in Bristol, UK.
Awards
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    Official SelectionEncounters Short Film and Animation Festival
    My student animation 'The Strongest of the Strange' - a visual exploration of Charles Bukowski's poem of the same name - was selected to screen at Encounters in Bristol, UK on the 20th September, 2017.