Jen Paehr
2D Character Animator / Freelance Animator

I have 11 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.

I’m based in the Greater Vancouver Area, but as a dual citizen, I can work remotely for both Canadian and American productions.

2D Harmony Animator
May 2022 – PRESENT

Atomic Cartoons
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
Jan 2022 – May 2022

Atomic Cartoons
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
Jul 2021 – May 2022

Atomic Cartoons
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
Aug 2020 – Jul 2021

Atomic Cartoons
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.

Freelance Animator
Jan 2018 – Jun 2018

Self-Employed @ DHX Media / WildBrain
Greater Vancouver Area

Provided key animation (posing), in Adobe Animate (Flash), for the TV animated series “Polly Pocket.” Responsible for the posing of all characters and props in each scene. Freelance work contracted with DHX Media (now WildBrain).

Animator
Apr 2016 – Mar 2017

DHX Media / WildBrain
Greater Vancouver Area

Provided animation work (posing and animation), in Harmony for Season 1 of the award-winning TV animated series adaptation of “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.” (The series won “Best Animated Program or Series” at the Canadian Screen Awards, 2018.) Responsible for the animation of all characters and props in each scene.

Key Layout Artist
Oct 2015 – Apr 2016

DHX Media / WildBrain
Greater Vancouver Area

Provided key animation (posing), in Adobe Animate (Flash), for the TV animated series “Transformers: Rescue Bots.” Responsible for the posing of all characters and props in each scene.

Harmony Animator
Feb 2015 – Oct 2015

Bardel Entertainment
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
Sep 2014 – Sep 2014

Animax Entertainment
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
Feb 2014 – Sept 2014

Self-Employed @ Junganew / Happy Medium Interactive, LLC
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
Aug 2014 – Aug 2014

Animax Entertainment
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
May 2014 – Jun 2014

Animax Entertainment
Greater Los Angeles Area

Provided animation work (posing and animation), in Adobe Animate (Flash), for the MTV spot, “Fred and Gemma.” Responsible for the animation of all characters and props in each scene.

Junior Animator
Sep 2013 – Dec 2013

Curious Pictures
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
Apr 2013 – Sep 2013

Curious Pictures
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
Jan 2013 – Feb 2013

Self-Employed @ “@radical.media”
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
Sep 2012 – Dec 2012

Titmouse
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.

Freelance Animator
Sep 2012 – Nov 2012

Self-Employed @ 341 Productions Inc., (Larry Schwarz and His Band)
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
Mar 2012 – Apr 2012

Self-Employed @ East Fourth Studios, LLC
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.

New York University
2008 – 2012

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Film and Television

Honors Scholar

Huntington School of Fine Arts
2007 – 2008

Certificate, Fine and Studio Arts

Completed 60 drawing and painting classes using live models and still life.

Adelphi University
2006 – 2007

Certificate, Fine and Studio Arts

By High School nomination, completed 16 drawing classes using live models and still life.

KCP Japanese Language Institute
2011 – 2011

Certificate, Japanese Language – 4.0

Completed a 7 week summer program in Shinjuku, Tokyo studying Japanese language and culture.