me.
me.
alexis hawkins, 3d character animator
Whether it’s a chaotic boss fight or a heartfelt moment, adding nuance, weirdness, and rhythm to every frame, I have a passion for bringing bold, expressive characters to life.
Who am I? I was born and raised in the Valley of Los Angeles, California, and attended Otis College of Art and Design to pursue the arts. I worked as a freelancer as a teen, moving to my first pc out of college to explore the possibilities of 3d animation
Surrounded by the industry, I've always been passionate about animation
Hi, I'M ALEXIS HAWKINS
3D Character Animator with a passion for bringing bold, expressive characters to life.
Whether it’s a chaotic boss fight or a heartfelt idle loop, I love adding nuance, weirdness,
and rhythm to every frame
My favorties.
shows: Gravity Falls, One Piece, Castlevania
movies: speed racer (2008), Spider-Verse, Ponyo
videogames: fallout series, Baldur's Gate, RESIDENT EVIL
My SKILLS.
3d character animation. storyboarding. pre-vis production
Tools.
MAYA 3D
BLENDER
UNITY
UNREAL ENGINE
GITHUB
ADOBE
TOONBOOM
CLIP STUDIO
TEAM.
SLACK
FIGMA
TRELLO
DISCORD
My Statistics.
200 Animations
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5 Years in the Industry
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INDIE, AAA, AND CORPORATE TEAMS (ON SITE / REMOTE)
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KILLER SUNSHINE STUDIOS
3D LEAD CHARACTER ANIMATOR
2/2024 - PRESENT
Developed high-quality 3D character animations for video games using Maya, Unreal, and Unity, aligning animations with the technical specifications of the project. Collaborated with game designers, modelers, and programmers to integrate animations into game engines while ensuring optimal performance and visual quality
FREELANCE ANIMATOR
3D ANIMATOR AND CREACTIVE
1/2023 - PRESENT
Create 3D animations for major clients such as Warner Music, BET, Twitch, YouTube, XYZ Studios, Raid Shadow Legends, etc. Specialized in storytelling, animation, game design, and rendering, elevating brand narratives and creative workflow. Delivered high-quality animation content on tight deadlines, ensuring satisfaction for all contributors.
PLAYER1PRODUCTIONS
3D CHARACTER ANIMATOR
12/2022 - 4/2023
Developed 3D character animations for an upcoming game title, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (programmers, riggers, modelers) to ensure fluid animation integration. Helped maintain the artistic integrity of the project while working within technical constraints.
WKND HRS
2D FREELANCE ANIMATOR
08/2022 - 11/2022
Designed pre-visualization, post-production, concept development, and animation for the project while collaborating with a talented team. Focused on crafting compelling visual narratives for advertising, delivering high-quality animations that align with client goals
34/56 GROUP
ANIMATION INTERN
05/2021- 11/2021
Developed animated advertisements for social media and commercial campaigns for clients including El Super Grocery, Smart & Final, and Fiesta Foods.
BRAND NEW SCHOOL
ANIMATION INTERN
07/2018
Collaborated with a team to develop animation commercials tailored to advertiser objectives and brand messaging