About me...
2-D Animator - Designer - Illustrator - Animation Director - Animation Art director - Traditional Artist
I’m a 2D animation specialist located in Manchester with nearly 10 years experience in the industry as an animator, designer, director and art director. My personal style is quick paced, comedic and full of humour, and I’m constantly adapting - having worked in a diverse range of styles for a vast array of clients, audiences and age ranges as a part of productions of all sizes. I am able to take direction and work to a director’s goal, as well as direct people with a clear vision, harnessing the interpersonal skills to be able to work effectively in any team and thriving in fast-paced, deadline driven environments to ensure schedules are met.
I am experienced in taking care of all stages of the production process - from concept to delivery, with every stage given my full attention to detail. I embrace new challenges, sharing of ideas, and can be relied upon to remain punctual, hardworking and professional - with a constant drive to improve myself and to create the best work possible.
AWARDS
RTS Yorkshire Award 2021
NOMINEE
Director / Designer / Animator
at Fettle Animation
Yorkshire Adoption Agency
recruitment video
RTS Yorkshire Award 2018
WINNER
Director / Designer / Animator
at Fettle Animation
Troy Story
The Open University
Le prix Petit Albert 2018
WINNER
Designer / Layout Artist
at Fettle Animation
Survivors of the Holocaust
Graphic Novel
RTS Yorkshire Award 2017
NOMINEE
Director / Designer / Animator
at Fettle Animation
Little Jokers
Youtube Series
SLA INFORMATION BOOK AWARD 2017
NOMINEE
Designer / Layout Artist
at Fettle Animation
Survivors of the Holocaust
Graphic Novel
RTS WALES STUDENT Award 2013
NOMINEE
Director / Designer / Animator
Ryan.J.Jones Art
Showtime
Short Film
Director / Designer / Animator Ryan.J.Jones Art
Melbourne International
Animation Festival 2013
SHOWcased at
'Good Day Bad Day' short film
EDUCATION
Culcheth High School
2002 - 2007
Winstanley college
2007 - 2010
University of Glamorgan
2010 - 2013
A Levels
Graphic Design
3D Design
Media Studies
1st class degree with honours in Animation
Art Foundation
Distinction
University of glamorgan glammie awards
WINNER
'Most Promising First Year 2011' & 'Best 2-D' 2013
NOMINATED
'Best Second Year 2012' & 'Best Third Year' 2013
Awarded the Division of Animation & Visual Effects Prize for BA (Hons) Animation 2013
Concept design
Illustration
Storyboarding
Background design
2D rigged animation
Traditional art
Character design
Hand drawn animation
After Effects
What can I do for you?
WORK EXPERIENCE
Crumpet moon
Freelance - Jun 2022 - Present
Animator / Designer / Illustrator
Animator and designer on 'Little Giant',
Animator on NHS
'Let's Get Moving North Wales'
Fettle Animation
​Animator / Designer / Director / Art director
In Studio & Freelance - May 2015 - Jun 2022
Worked on many projects, gaining RTS award wins for direction and animation, and working on BAFTA nominated and Sandford St. Martins winning projects.
Projects included music videos, promotional videos, documentaries, adverts and series for clients such as BBC Learning, The Open University, CITV, Youtube and CBBC Newsround.
Wonky Films
In Studio - Jan 2015 - Feb 2015
Animator and character builder on a series of BBC KS1 science learning videos
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Animator and character builder on 'Lemtrada' explanation video
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Animator and character builder on a surprise wedding video
Michael fiore films
Freelance - May - Aug 2015
One of a selection of
animators contributing to documentary
'Floyd Norman: An Animated life'
A Productions
In Studio - Oct 2014 - Dec 2014
Character builder, rigger and animator on various animated segments of the live action / animation hybrid CBeebies show 'Melody'.
The fIREFIGHTER CHARITY
Freelance - May - Jun 2014
Illustrator - designing a set of
Christmas cards for the charity to sell
Fettle Animation
​Animator / Designer
In Studio - Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Began as trainee animator - working on multi-award winning BBC learning series 'Children of the Holocaust'
FIXER'S uk
Freelance - Jun - Sep 2013
Designer and animator on live action / 2D hand drawn animation hybrid short film 'Unlocking Hidden Talent'.
Broadcats on ITV Wales 2013
LIVE WIRE WARRINGTON
Freelance - Sep 2013
Working with teenagers in 'Reading Activists groups to help them create short stop motion animations
Creature Features
Freelance - Sep 2013
Director / Designer / Animator on promotional animation for 'Revenge of the UKGK' model / garage kit expo 2013
DJ Superheroes
Freelance - Jun - Jul 2013
Designer of promotional caricature
for a member of the group
Dinamo Productions
In Studio - Feb 2013 - Jun 2013
Animator on two CBeebies productions - 'The Lingo Show' and 'Wildernuts'.
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TESTIMONIALS
“Ryan Jones has been a huge asset to our company...punctual, reliable, loyal, hard-working, adaptable and an excellent team player. His animation and illustration skills are exceptional."
"...Personable, listens well and learns quickly...strong writing skills, empathy for others, good people skills and much more".
Kath SHACKLETON, PRODUCER/CEO
fettle animation
“Ryan produced some fantastic animation for the short film and was a pleasure to work with...he was professional, flexible and fantastic at keeping me up to date with progress."
"Ryan was willing, able and happy to take direction and make any adjustments...was able to work quickly, stick to the agreed completion date, while maintaining a high quality of work".
Megan Jenkins, creative producer
fixers uk
“Ryan produced some fantastic animation for the short film and was a pleasure to work with...he was professional, flexible and fantastic at keeping me up to date with progress."
"Ryan was willing, able and happy to take direction and make any adjustments...was able to work quickly, stick to the agreed completion date, while maintaining a high quality of work".
MATTHEW BURNHAM-JONES,
FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
CRUMPET MOON