In Search Of Shiny Things by Jamie in Melbourne

Illustrator, character designer, and motion artist specialising in warm, child-centred visual storytelling. Bachelor of Design at RMIT (Animation and Interactive Media) My work sits between softness and imagination - blending gentle characters, textured handmade aesthetics, and emotionally grounded storytelling. I am extremely driven to make visual work that feels caring, thoughtful, and meaningful - especially for children and communities. I am comfortable working across the full creative pipeline, from concept/pre-production to illustration and final animation. I love building ideas collaboratively or independently, adapting sensitively to any brief. KEY design And technical SKILLS Illustration (children's books, editorial, educational content) Character Design, Turnarounds, Expression Sheets Background & Environment Design Storyboarding & Visual Sequencing 2D Animation and Motion design Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Procreate PERSONAL STRENGTHS Strong visual storytelling instincts Warm, thoughtful communicator Highly self-driven and organised Works well independently and collaboratively Passion for creating warm, supportive visual content for young audiences Highly proficient in English (PTE 90 Score), and Mandarin Chinese