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.
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In my spare time I love making art and things, playing guitar, watching cartoons, seeing live music, and shooting film on vintage cameras.
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professional experience highlights
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Freelance ( July 2015 - Present)
Illustration, Animation, Motion Graphics,
Direction, Storyboards, Creative + Technical Producing
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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.
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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.
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Earnest (Animated Short, TBR)
Directed by Salomè Lines-Morison
Lead Animator and Concept Artist, 1st Assistant Director
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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If you would like to see my references or discuss working together send me an email!