Shomari Longwood
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
Animator Character Animator Game Animator
Professional Summary
Creative and versatile animator with several years of experience in character animation, game animation, and freelance projects. Skilled in both 2D and 3D workflows, with a strong eye for motion, storytelling, and visual style. Passionate about bringing characters and worlds to life across games and digital media.
Skills
•Character Animation (2D & 3D)
•Game Animation
•Motion Design
•Storyboarding
•Visual Storytelling
•Rigging (Basic)
•Animation Cleanup & Polish
Software
•Blender
•Maya
•TVPaint
•ToonSquid
•Procreate
•After Effects
Professional Experience
Kaizen Creed
Video Game Animator
2021 – 2023
•Created and refined character animations for in-game use
•Collaborated with developers and designers to match gameplay feel and responsiveness
•Helped bring stylized characters to life through expressive movement
Freelance Animator
Character Animator / General Animator
2017 – 2022
•Delivered custom animation projects for various clients
•Worked across multiple styles and formats (2D and 3D)
•Managed projects independently from concept to final delivery
Uber
Driver
2023 – 2025
•Provided reliable transportation services
•Maintained high customer satisfaction and professionalism
Education
Art Institute of Washington (Now Closed)
1820 North Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA 22209
Animation / Visual Arts
2004-2006
Westwood College
3250 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Media Arts and Animation
2006-2008
Animation Mentor
6040 Hollis St, Emeryville, CA, 94608
3d Character Animation Program
2009-2011