Jason Taylor

Work History

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  Founder / Director

  Little Zoo Studio

  July 2009 - Present

  Little Zoo Studio specializes in creating high-quality, character-driven animation for film, commercials, and games. From concept through final animation, Little Zoo provides a fresh perspective and adds creative value to any project. With clients ranging from large animation houses and global industry leaders to small boutique shops, the studio excels in creating entertaining character animation of the highest quality.
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  Senior Mentor

  Animation Mentor

  September 2007 - October 2017
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  Freelance Character Animator

  Blue Sky Studios

  January 2009 - March 2009

  Character animation on Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.

• Freelance Character Animation

  Duncan Studio, Inc.

  September 2008 - December 2008
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  Freelance Character Animation

  Reel FX

  December 2007 - June 2008

  Character animation on the film Open Season 2.
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  Character Animator

  Blue Sky Studios

  September 2007 - December 2007

  

  

  
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  Animation Supervisor

  Blur Studio

  August 2003 - June 2007

  Supervising a team of animators. Working closely with all departments from concept to final render.
  
  Character animation on everything from short films, DVD titles, game cinematics, and commercials.

• Character Animator

  XVIVO

  May 2003 - July 2003

  Freelance character animation for a DVD title.
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  Character Animator

  Reel FX

  December 2002 - May 2003

  Freelance character animation for a commercial and DVD title.

• Lead Character Animator and CG Artist

  The Production House Inc.

  January 1999 - December 2002

  Did everything... was in charge of managing other animators and taking projects from concept to final delivery.
  
  Did many commercials, a 44 minute DVD title, and a prerendered educational game.