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Why Teesside University?

I grew up in a town called Redcar, which is a 10-minute train ride from Middlesbrough, and I heard plenty of good things about Teesside, especially about computing and animation. I chose animation because I wanted to do 2D animation, but by the end of my degree, I had moved to 3D animation.

Best thing about Teesside?

My tutors were incredible, and because I grew up in the area, I already knew it like the back of my hand. Living costs were affordable, and there are plenty of student opportunities to get involved in, from nights out to food. Teesside University’s Student Union was our main hangout spot.

Career since graduation

I was in the middle of my master's degree when I got my first role in industry. A friend recommended me for a position at The Imaginarium Studios, so I started working while finishing my degree. I started as a Junior Facial Animator and, after a year, I was promoted to a Facial Animator.

Describe your current role

After a shoot at our motion capture facility, I take the videos and convert them into usable files. I use software such as Metahuman or Faceware to track the videos taken off stage and apply them to a facial animation rig. I polish the animation to meet the client’s requirements. My favourite and most notable project to work on was Until Dawn Remake (2024).