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Summary
Summary
Jen Paehr
Jen Paehr
2D Character Animator / Freelance Animator
Greater Vancouver Area
I have ten years of experience within the animation industry, working mainly in TV animation production. My current and past animation work has reached international audiences on network and streaming services such as Netflix, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, PBS Kids, and Disney Junior.
I am proficient in many different animation software, including: Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate (Flash), Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe After Effects. I also have some light experience with TV Paint and Autodesk Maya.
Experience
Experience
2D Harmony Animator
2D Harmony Animator
Atomic Cartoons
May 2022 - Present
Greater Vancouver Area
Currently providing animation work (posing and animation), in Harmony for the animated series "Hamsters of Hamsterdale." Responsible for the animation of all characters and props in each scene.
2D Harmony Animator
2D Harmony Animator
Atomic Cartoons
Contract Part-time
Contract Part-time
Jan 2022 - May 2022 ▪ 5 months
Greater Vancouver Area
Provided animation work (posing and animation), in Harmony for the animated series "Young Love." Responsible for the animation of all characters and props in each scene.
2D Harmony Animator
2D Harmony Animator
Atomic Cartoons
Contract Part-time
Contract Part-time
Jul 2021 - May 2022 ▪ 11 months
Greater Vancouver Area
Provided animation work (posing and animation), in Harmony for the Netflix animated series "Oddballs." Responsible for the animation of all characters and props in each scene.
2D Harmony Animator
2D Harmony Animator
Atomic Cartoons
Aug 2020 - Jul 2021 ▪ 1 year
Greater Vancouver Area
Provided animation work (posing and animation), in Harmony for the Netflix animated series "Dogs in Space." Responsible for the animation of all characters and props in each scene.
Animation Revisionist
Animation Revisionist
Atomic Cartoons
Sep 2018 - Jun 2020 ▪ 1 year 10 months
Greater Vancouver Area
Worked with Atomic Cartoons for the PBS Kids show, "Molly of Denali," winner of the 2020 Peabody Award in the Children’s and Youth Category, the 2020 Television Critics Association (TCA) Award for “Outstanding Achievement in Youth Programming," and the 2022 Reconciliation Award from the BC Achievement Foundation.
Revised existing Toon Boom Harmony animation to the specifications of the Director and Animation Supervisor. Provided the final polish to animation sequences, and ensured a high level of quality in each scene.
And from March - June of 2020, performed light supervision tasks (Animation Supervision), in supplement to normal duties.
Freelance Animator
Freelance Animator
Self-Employed @ DHX Media (WildBrain Studios)
Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 ▪ 6 months
Greater Vancouver Area
Freelance Animator
Freelance Animator
Self-Employed @ DHX Media (WildBrain Studios)
Apr 2017 - Jan 2018 ▪ 10 months
Greater Vancouver Area
Animator
Animator
DHX Media (WildBrain Studios)
Apr 2016 – Mar 2017 ▪ 1 year
Greater Vancouver Area
Key Layout Artist / (Key Animator)
Key Layout Artist / (Key Animator)
DHX Media (WildBrain Studios)
Oct 2015 - Apr 2016 ▪ 7 months
Greater Vancouver Area
Harmony Animator
Harmony Animator
Bardel Entertainment
Feb 2015 - Oct 2015 ▪ 9 months
Greater Vancouver Area
Provided animation work (posing and animation), in Harmony for the Disney Jr. show, "Jake and the Never Land Pirates." Responsible for the animation of all characters and props in each scene.
Provided key animation (posing), in Harmony for the Dreamworks show, “The Croods.” Responsible for the posing of all characters and props in each scene.
Animator
Animator
Animax Entertainment
Sep 2014 - Sep 2014 ▪ 1 month
Greater Los Angeles Area
Provided animation work (posing and animation), in Adobe Animate (Flash), for an animated gif, in order to bring awareness of “America Recycles Day.” Responsible for the animation of the prop within the gif sequence.
Freelance Animator
Freelance Animator
Self-Employed @ Junganew / Happy Medium Interactive, LLC
Feb 2014 - Sept 2014 ▪ 8 months
Greater Los Angeles Area
Provided animation work (posing and animation), and character rigging in After Effects for the project, "Junganew: A Herd of Sounds," a series of sound acquisition apps for children ages 2 to 6. Provided all animation and rigging for the characters and props for each game cutscene, and for some game interactables. Freelance work contracted with Happy Medium Interactive, LLC.
Animator
Animator
Animax Entertainment
Aug 2014 - Aug 2014 ▪ 1 month
Greater Los Angeles Area
Provided animation work (posing and animation), and character rigging in After Effects for two "Smokey the Bear" shorts. Responsible for the rigging and animation of the character and props within each short.
Animator
Animator
Animax Entertainment
May 2014 - Jun 2014 ▪ 2 months
Greater Los Angeles Area
Junior Animator
Junior Animator
Curious Pictures
Sep 2013 - Dec 2013 ▪ 4 months
Greater New York City Area
Provided animation work (posing and animation), in After Effects for the Nick Jr. show, "Team Umizoomi." Responsible for the animation of all characters and props in each scene.
Production Assistant
Production Assistant
Curious Pictures
Apr 2013 - Sep 2013 ▪ 6 months
Greater New York City Area
Assisted the creative team behind the Nick Jr. show, "Team Umizoomi." Responsible for library management (archiving and tagging of assets), and created asset reference sheets for animators.
Provided some animation work (posing and animation), in After Effects in supplement to normal duties.
Freelance Animator
Freelance Animator
Self-Employed @ "@radical.media"
Jan 2013 - Feb 2013 ▪ 2 months
Greater New York City Area
Provided animation work (posing and animation), in Adobe Animate (Flash), as well as some compositing work for the music video, "Safe and Sound" by Capital Cities. Responsible for the animation and compositing of all characters and props in each scene. Produced through @radical.media.
Intern
Intern
Titmouse - NYC
Sep 2012 - Dec 2012 ▪ 4 months
Greater New York City Area
Provided some rough animation and inbetweening as well as clean-up and color work for animations that were currently in production at Titmouse Inc.
Freelance Animator
Freelance Animator
Self-Employed @ 341 Productions Inc., (Larry Schwarz and His Band)
Sep 2012 - Nov 2012 ▪ 3 months
Greater New York City Area
Provided animation work (posing and animation), in Adobe Animate (Flash), for the Cartoon Network, UK show "Team Toon." Responsible for the animation of all character assets, props, and effects in each scene. Also responsible for tracking the animated assets over live action footage. Freelance work contracted with 341 Productions Inc., (Larry Schwarz and His Band).
Junior Compositor / Freelancer
Junior Compositor / Freelancer
Self-Employed @ East Fourth Studios, LLC
Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 ▪ 2 months
Greater New York City Area
Provided compositing work in After Effects for Jack’s Mannequin's music video "Release Me." Tasks included compositing and motion tracking with corner pinning techniques. Freelance work contracted with East Fourth Studios, LLC.
Skills & Software
Skills & Software
Toon Boom Harmony
TV Paint
Autodesk Maya
Adobe Animate (Flash)
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects
Education
Education
New York University
New York University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Film and Television - Honors Scholar
2008 - 2012
Activities and Societies: Student Animation League
Huntington School of Fine Arts
Huntington School of Fine Arts
Certificate, Fine and Studio Arts
2007 - 2008
Activities and Societies: Art Portfolio Program
Completed sixty drawing and painting classes using live models and still life.
Adelphi University
Adelphi University
Certificate, Fine and Studio Arts
2006 - 2007
By High School nomination, completed sixteen drawing classes using live models and still life.
KCP Japanese Language Institute
KCP Japanese Language Institute
Certificate, Japanese Language - 4.0
2011 - 2011