Joe Pollack
Studio Experience
Animator Jan. 2019
HOMER Learning
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Lip synced animated characters
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Assisted on animated scenes
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Preformed technical animation services
Senior Animator Mar. 2016-Oct. 2018
Quidd Inc.
Quidd is the leading platform for buying, trading and using premium, rare digital goods. Available for free on iOS and Android devices, the Quidd app enables fans to buy, own and use digital stuff, like stickers, GIFs, cards and toys, to express their fandoms, construct their identities, and have more fun with their favorite things. The best names in entertainment, including Marvel, Game Of Thrones, Rick And Morty, Breaking Bad, and more, are using the Quidd platform to reach new audiences and build new businesses. Quidd is backed by Sequoia Capital with headquarters in NYC and an office opening in LA in 2018. For more information, visit quidd.co.
Promoted to Senior Animator (Jan. 2018)
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Animated virtual stickers, gifs, and trading cards
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Animated assets to be used in the Quidd app and on the company website; as well as advertisements
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Established animation standards and practices for the company
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Directed other animators and designers on projects
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Produced After effects tutorials for the content production team
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Designed templates for animated effects to be used on products in Adobe After Effects
Animator
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Designed and animated virtual stickers, gifs, and trading cards
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Established design practices and procedures
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Designed digital packaging as well as supporting assets for content
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Created exciting new content for pitches, presentations, and future projects
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Worked with multiple licenses like Disney, Marvel, and Cartoon Network
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Switched between styles and aesthetics while maintaining brand integrity
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Innovated and developed new ideas as part of the content team
Animation Teacher Jan.-June 2016
Shine at Hot Head Studios
New York, NY
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Taught students the basic principles of animation and film production
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Assisted students as they made stop motion animated films
Animation Teacher Oct. 2015-Mar. 2016
Bricks 4 Kidz
New York, NY
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Taught students the basic principles of animation and film production
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Assisted students as they made stop motion animated films using lego bricks
Storyboard Artist, Illustrator, and Animator Aug.-Sept. 2015
All Things Media
Mahwah, NJ
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Illustrated storyboards for Mercedes-Benz mbrace and Driversiti overview animations
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Illustrated assets for Driversiti overview animation
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Animated Driversiti overview animation
Assistant Animator Oct. 2014-Mar. 2015
Augenblick Studios
Dumbo, NY
Assistant Animator on "Golan The Insatiable"(Dec. 2014-Mar. 2015)
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Draw in-between animation frames
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Clean up animated sequences
Animation Intern on "Golan The Insatiable" (Oct.-Dec. 2014)
Freelance Experience
Animator Jan. 2019-Present
Rif Raf Games
New York, NY
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Character designs
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Background art
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Sprite Animation
Storyboard Artist Oct. 2018
Better World Productions
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Storyboards for R Meir Shapiro documentary green screen scenes
Animator May 2014-June 2015
Thomas Bennett, Songwriter
Ontario,CA
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Developed animated music video for anti-bullying song
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Character/Concept design
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Illustrated Storyboards
Animator Sept. 2014-May 2015
Tired and Beatup Productions
New York, NY
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Animated pitch for new film
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Animated logo
*More past Experience upon request
Volunteer Experience
Graphic Artist Jan. 2014
Rockin Rabbits
Baltimore,MD
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Logo design for a non-profit rabbit breeding 4H club.
Graphic Artist Oct. 2012
Family Stability Program
Brooklyn-Curtis Bay, MD
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Logo design for United Way grant program
Education
University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA
BFA in Animation
2010
Delaware College of Art and Design
Wilmington, DE
A.A. in Animation
2008