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Nick Galaxy

Freelance 2D/3D Artist/Animator/Designer (Maya/Unity/AI)

Wiarton, Canada

Summary

15+years in game and simulation animation, specializing in 3D rigging, animation, real-time rendering, optimization and pipeline/process design. Actively exploring AI-assisted workflows and automation to improve efficiency and consistency.

Proven expertise in military, medical, and entertainment sectors, delivering projects for globally recognised clients including LEGO, Paw Patrol, McDonalds and Disney.

British Citizen/Canadian Permanent Resident based in Ontario (EST) with 10+ years experience working remotely.

Skills

Software proficiency

Maya

ZBrush

Substance 3D Painter

Photoshop

Unity

Premiere

Jira

Reel

Productions

- Mobile Game
  Paw Patrol World
- Year
  2022
- Role
  Character Rigger/Animator
- Company
  Budge Studios
- Mobile Game
  Gamebrain
- Year
  2020
- Role
  Character Artist/Rigger/Animator
- Company
  The Access Group
- Mobile Game
  The Rocky Horror Show: Touch Me!
- Year
  2019
- Role
  Character Rigger/Animator + Character Art Manager
- Company
  Rocket Lolly Studios
- Video Game
  The Mannequin
- Year
  2018
- Role
  Character Rigger, Character Art Manager
- Company
  Two Tails Studios
- Video Game
  Bluetrac: Emergency Vehicle Driving Simulator
- Year
  2015
- Role
  Character Design, Modelling, Texturing, Rigging, Animation, Art Management
- Company
  Blueflame Digital Ltd
- Mobile Game
  Yowie World
- Year
  2014
- Role
  Character Rigging/Animation, Avatar/Asset Design
- Company
  Amuzo Games Ltd
- Mobile Game
  LEGO Hero Factory: Invasion From Below
- Year
  2014
- Role
  Character Rigging/Animation, Video Editing, Promotional Artwork
- Company
  Amuzo Games Ltd
- Mobile Game
  LEGO Chima: Speedorz
- Year
  2013
- Role
  Character Rigging/Animation, Realtime Cutscene Scripting (Unity)
- Company
  Amuzo Games Ltd
- Mobile Game
  LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles
- Year
  2012
- Role
  Character Rigging and Animation, Cutscene Video Editing
- Company
  Amuzo Games Ltd
- Mobile Game
  LEGO Hero Factory: Brain Attack
- Year
  2012
- Role
  Character Design, Modelling, Texturing, Rigging, Animation, Avatar System, Marketing Artwork, Video Editing
- Company
  Amuzo Games Ltd
- Mobile Game
  CBBC Tracy Beaker: The Beakeriser
- Year
  2011
- Role
  Avatar Creator Assets/System and Artworking
- Company
  4T2 Multimedia Ltd
- Mobile Game
  LEGO Hero Factory: Breakout
- Year
  2011
- Role
  Character Modelling, Texturing, Rigging, Animation, Avatar System, Audio Direction and Implementation, Henchmen Design
- Company
  Amuzo Games Ltd
- Mobile Game
  BBC Radio 1: FTW!
- Year
  2010
- Role
  Character Design/Modelling/Texturing, Sprite Rendering
- Company
  4T2 Multimedia Ltd
- Mobile Game
  LEGO: The Robot Chronicles
- Year
  2010
- Role
  Sprite Rendering/Animation, Cutscene Animation, Storyboarding/Script, Voice Actor
- Company
  4T2 Multimedia Ltd
- Mobile Game
  LEGO Mars Mission: Crystalien Conflict
- Year
  2008
- Role
  Unit Design, Building Design, Game/Level design, Sprite Rendering and Animation, Cutscene Animation
- Company
  4T2 Multimedia Ltd

Experience

3D Artist/Animator/Designer at Freelance
Remote, CA
January 2014 - Present
Delivering art/animation assets for games and simulations, and effectively managing art outsourcing and subcontractor teams to ensure timely and high standard project completion for diverse clients including Blueflame Digital, Rocky Horror Games, Holovis, Amuzo Games and others.
Senior Rigger/Animator at Osso VR
Remote, US
November 2021 - March 2024
Led rigging and animation for over 20 complex anatomical VR training simulations which improved surgical training times by 500%.

Designed and optimized rigging, animation and asset pipelines to ensure seamless Unity integration and hosted daily “rig clinics” for team support and troubleshooting.
Senior Technical Artist/Rigger/Animator at Budge Studios
Remote, CA
November 2020 - November 2021
Pioneered a quadruped animation retargeting process in Unity, enabling animation clip sharing for non-humanoid characters and reducing character animation timelines by 80%, saving project time and resources.

Streamlined rigging, animation, engine integration and asset optimization pipelines for enhanced team productivity.
Character Artist/Animator at Amuzo Games Ltd
Bournemouth, GB
March 2007 - January 2014
Created 3D/2D assets for multiple award-winning Flash and Unity games, including the prestigious NMA Grand Prix Award 2012 for overall excellence across categories (LEGO Hero Factory: Breakout).
Lecturer at Bournemouth University
Bournemouth, GB
March 2015 - October 2019
Developed and taught 3D art, rigging and animation courses for various institutions, contributing to industry panel reviews.