Michael Ryan

Michael Ryan

Animator and Illustrator

Senior Animator / Mid-level Illustrator / 15 yrs

91423

Hire Me

Visualization Artist

Apex Legends (2019)

Storyboard Artist

Boys of Summer (2024)

Animator

Expo Dubai Xplorer (2021)

Art Director

Calling All Knights

Animator

Mortal Kombat 11 (2019)

Animator

Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021)

Previz Shot Creator

Apex Legends: "Meltdown"

Visualization Artist

Infinite (2021)

CG Animator

LEGO: The Hidden Side

CG Animator / Artist

Mary Poppins Returns (2018)

CG Animator

The Nut Job 2 (2017)

Animator

Swamp Talk with Shrek & Donkey (2015)

Animator

King Julien Stand Up (2015)

Animator

The Nut Job (2014)

Animator

Despicable Me 2: "Rock, Paper, Scissors"

Animator

Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem (2012)

Animator

Wreck-It Ralph: "GameFly"

Animator

Wreck-It Ralph: "Olympic - Vault"

2D Rough Inbetweener

Electric Holiday (2012)

Animator

Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures

Animator Associate

Green Lantern (2011)

CG Animator

Centipede: Infestation (2011)

CG Animator

Happy Feet Two: The Video Game

Freelance 3D Generalist

Best Player (2011)
Skills
Skills Clear
Clear Apply Apply
Software
Software Clear
Clear Apply Apply
I am a Character Animator & Illustrator based in Los Angeles, CA. My background includes over 10 years experience working for clients such as DreamWorks, Disney, Universal, & more. With a life-long passion for creating compelling character stories, I would love to help you bring your next project to life!

Work inquiries: michaelkevinryan@gmail.com
Work History

  • CG Animator

    Duncan Studio

    July 2016 - November 2016
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    - CG character animation, animation fixes
    - Project: "Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem" safety video (for Universal Studios Japan)

  • Caricature Artist

    Self-employed

    July 2006 - August 2006
    Auburn, Alabama Area

    - Produced freelance full-color caricatures for clients.
    - Projects: various commissioned caricature works.

  • Animation Intern

    Animation Collective

    June 2007 - August 2007
    Greater New York City Area

    - Shading Flash animation, script writing, concept art, clerical tasks, delivery errands
    - Projects: "Kappa Mikey" (TV series), intern group script pitch

  • Intern

    Zoic Studios

    May 2009 - August 2009
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    - CG character animation, CG rotomation, Flash animation, storyboards, concept art, clerical tasks, delivery errands
    - Projects: "Bones" (TV commercial), "Drop Dead Diva" (animated clip), "Teddy Vs. Gummy" (intern group film)

  • Intern

    Greenhouse Studios

    May 2009 - September 2009
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    - 2D animation, digital coloring, storyboards, concept art
    - Projects: various productions

  • 2D Rough Inbetweener / Animator

    Duncan Studio

    August 2012 - September 2012

    - CG character animation, animation fixes, hand-drawn inbetweening
    - Projects: "Wreck-It Ralph: 'Soccer'" (TV commercial), Barney's "Electric Holiday" (advertisement short film)

  • Freelance Illustrator

    Self-employed

    December 2017 - Present
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    - Character design, illustration, concept art, art direction
    - Clients: Novo Media Group, Cali Pigeon Games, Mochibits, Ezio Now, MJN Design Studio, and more
    - Projects: "Calling All Knights: (card game), additional projects (TBA)

  • Lead Animator

    Magnopus

    April 2022 - Present
    Los Angeles, California, United States

    Character animation, character design, and animation notes (various TBA projects)

  • Animator

    Magnopus

    February 2020 - March 2022
    Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

    - Character animation, character design, and animation notes
    - Projects: Expo Dubai Xplorer (mobile app) additional projects (TBA)

  • Animator

    House of Moves

    December 2019 - February 2020
    Los Angeles, CA

    CG character animation and mocap clean-up for "Mortal Kombat 11" (video game) and an additional project (TBA)

  • CG Animator

    MPC

    October 2019 - November 2019
    Los Angeles, CA

    CG character animation and roto-tracking (project TBA)

  • CG Animator

    Duncan Studio

    July 2019 - August 2019
    Pasadena, CA

    CG character animation (project TBA)

  • Previz Shot Creator

    The Third Floor

    June 2019 - July 2019
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    CG previz, character animation, and mocap editing (projects TBA)

  • CG Animator

    Duncan Studio

    January 2019 - March 2019
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    CG character animation and layout for Lego's "Hidden Side: 'Face Your Fear'" (short film)

  • CG Animator

    Duncan Studio

    July 2018 - November 2018
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    CG character animation and layout for Lego's "Hidden Side: 'Face Your Fears'" (short film); CG character animation and mocap editing (project TBA)

  • Animator

    Buck

    April 2018 - April 2018
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    CG character animation for "Extra Mile: 'Why Settle?'" (commercial)

  • CG Animator / Artist

    Duncan Studio

    December 2017 - March 2018
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    CG vehicle animation, tracking, and rotomation for "Mary Poppins Returns" (feature film) 

  • Animator

    Psyop

    September 2017 - October 2017
    Santa Monica, CA

    CG character animation and layout for "Cricket Wireless" (commercial)

  • Animator

    Psyop

    July 2017 - August 2017
    Santa Monica, CA

    CG character animation for "Cricket Wireless" (commercial) 

  • CG Animator

    Duncan Studio

    August 2015 - November 2016
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    CG character animation for "The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature" (feature film) and "Despicable Me: 'Minion Mayhem'" (Universal Studios Japan ride) 

  • Animator

    DreamWorks Animation

    May 2014 - April 2015
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    CG character animation and mocap editing for DreamWorksTV (YouTube series) 

  • CG Animator

    Duncan Studio

    January 2014 - February 2014
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    CG character animation (project TBA) 

  • Freelance Character Animator

    PETROL Advertising

    December 2013 - December 2013
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    CG character animation and layout for "Thief" (commercial) 

  • Animator

    Duncan Studio

    April 2013 - July 2013
    Pasadena, CA

    CG character animation for "The Nut Job" (feature film) and "Despicable Me 2: 'Rock, Paper, Scissors'" (commercial) 

  • Animator

    Sprite Animation Studios

    November 2012 - March 2013
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    CG character animation for "Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures" (TV series) 

  • 2D Rough Inbetweener / Animator

    Duncan Studio

    November 2011 - September 2012
    Pasadena, CA

    CG character animation for "Despicable Me: 'Minion Mayhem'" (Universal Studios ride) and "Wreck-It Ralph" (commercials); 2D inbetweening for Barney’s "Electric Holiday" (fashion advert) 

  • Animator

    Sprite Animation Studios

    June 2011 - August 2011
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    CG character animation for "Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures" (TV series) 

  • Animator Associate

    Sony Pictures Imageworks

    January 2011 - March 2011
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    CG rotomation, animation, and mocap editing for "Green Lantern" (feature film) 

  • CG Animator

    WayForward Technologies

    September 2010 - January 2011
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    CG character animation for "Centipede: Infestation" (Nintendo Wii / 3DS) and "Happy Feet Two: The Video Game" (Nintendo DS / 3DS)

  • Freelance 3D Generalist

    Zoic Studios

    March 2010 - May 2010
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    CG layout, character animation, and mocap editing for "Best Player" (TV film)
View All Positions
Education

  • Certificate for Advanced Studies in Character Animation

    Animation Mentor

    January 2009 - May 2010