Jamie Chukwu
Manchester,United Kingdom
Summary
I am proficient in 2D animation and stop-motion e.g storyboarding, frame-by-frame, concept art, character creation, multiplane animation, poster design and armature creation.
I’m optimistic to use my storyboarding, 2D animation and concept art skills to help create really fun and captivating stories and characters.
I'm very excited for more learning opportunities that will engage in enthusiasm and fostering a supportive learning, collaborative environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Self employed short film director
Myself
Manchester
2022.01 - Current
- Ensured effective communication with production team to optimise film quality.
- Managed budgets effectively whilst balancing creative needs of the film project.
- Collaborated with screenwriters, Background designers, Voice actors, Character designers, concept artists for cohesion within the scripts.
- Interpreted scripts into visual expressions creating captivating Storyboards with each scene.
- Orchestrated pre-production planning, contributed to better organisation and efficiency while in production development
- Negotiated contracts with animators, music/ sound designers ensuring all fair payments are involved.
Assistant teacher
Victory Gaming
Manchester
2026.03 - Current
- Maintained open communication with parents about their child's progress and behaviour.
- Supported pupils' emotional wellbeing by offering empathetic listening and guidance.
- Aided in the implementation of school policies and procedures consistently across classes.
- Assisted in managing classroom behaviour for a safe learning environment.
- Helped kids learn how to be safe online and how to communicate well in game modes.
- Updating the teacher about new safety guidelines on game sites and providing news on trends.
MAF Volunteerer
Manchester Animation Festival
Manchester
2025.11 - 2025.11
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Enhanced guest experience by providing excellent customer service.
- Processed payments promptly, reducing waiting time for guests.
- Managed front desk operations to ensure smooth check-ins and check-outs.
- Assisted during live Q&A sessions by managing microphone logistics for audience inquiries.
- Operated the ticket booth and distributed promotional flyers across the festival site.
2022.09 - 2023.06
- Worked on a Games design project from a Games design student. I worked with their intro and creating and animating scenes for them and having it been showcased in their design showcase.
Education
Certificate - Stop-motion 1 Course
Aardman Academy
2024.05 - 2024.07
BA Hons - Animation
University of Salford
2020.09 - 2023.07
Diploma - Creative Media Production and Technology
Manchester College
2019.09 - 2020.07
Certificate of Higher Education - Cyber Security
Get 2 Work
2026.04 - 2026.04
Skills
- Film development directing
- Budgeting
- Collaboration
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- After Effects
- Adobe Premier Pro
- Storyboardr
Using a storyboarding software to create unique storyboards for my film project
- Storyboard Pro
- Sketchbook Pro
- Dragon frame
Used Dragonframe for Stop-motion animation and frame-by-frame editing
- Adaptable teaching styles
- Critical thinking facilitation
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - Cyber Security
Get 2 Work
2026.04 - 2026.04
Assistant teacher
Victory Gaming
2026.03 - Current
MAF Volunteerer
Manchester Animation Festival
2025.11 - 2025.11
Certificate - Stop-motion 1 Course
Aardman Academy
2024.05 - 2024.07
2022.09 - 2023.06
Self employed short film director
Myself
2022.01 - Current
BA Hons - Animation
University of Salford
2020.09 - 2023.07
Diploma - Creative Media Production and Technology
Manchester College
2019.09 - 2020.07