hello!
my name is
emily kate hicks
i am an artist / animator / motion designer / director / creative producer living on gadigal land (sydney, australia).
I studied a Bachelor of Interactive Entertainment maj. in Animation from QANTM/SAE, and a post graduate certificate in Creative Industries from QUT. Since graduating in 2015 I have been doing freelance illustration, 2d animation, motion graphics, storyboarding, and direction. A lot of clients I have worked with are within the creative industries; bands/musicians, record labels, music PR, fellow creatives, venues, bars, charities / non-profit. Some of my specialties include 2d animation + motion graphics, character animation / design, directing and honing a strong visual narrative, and production design.
In my spare time I love making art and things, playing guitar, watching cartoons, seeing live music, and shooting film on vintage cameras.
professional experience highlights
Freelance ( July 2015 - Present)
Illustration, Animation, Motion Graphics,
Direction, Storyboards, Creative + Technical Producing
Visual Domain
(May 2024 - Sep 2024)
Animator, Motion Designer, Artist, Storyboard Artist, Script Writing Creating video content for social media, digital and TVCs, development in pre and post prod.
Suddenly Studios
(May 2022 - May 2024)
Animator, Motion Designer, Video Editor, Storyboard Artist Creating video content for social media, digital and TVCs, consulting /strategising with producers and video editors during pre and post prod.
Earnest (Animated Short, TBR)
Directed by Salomè Lines-Morison
Lead Animator and Concept Artist, 1st Assistant Director
The Big Dog (Feature Film, 2023)
Directed by Dane McCusker
Production Design / Art Dep. - Graphics, UI Design / Motion Graphics
Enemy Alien (Documentary Short, 2022)
Directed by Gabriel Murphy
Script Consultant, Storyboard Artist, Production Design - Graphics
Intern / Volunteer: 4ZZZ Radio (October 2017 - 2019)
Graphic Design / Illustration: Event posters, timetables, web graphics / illustrations, stickers, etc
Music Department: Processing new music into database, admin, data entry / summarisation of new material for
radio hosts and staff, aiding with curation of weekly Best New Arrivals
Animation Intern: Pipe Games (Sep 2014 - Feb 2015)
Teamed with developer to produce concepts and assets for mini games
within Pipe's educational game release; Cranium Corner.
Valhalla Studios - Bifrost Internship Program (Mar-Aug 2011)
Working with lead animator Al Dayan.Obtained Cert. III in Media with subjects directly relating to the animation
workflow in game development
If you would like to see my references or discuss working together send me an email!