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Angie Jones – Animation Director | Creative Strategist | Team Leader

Animation leader with 30 years of experience driving award-winning animation and visual effects across gaming, cinematics, film, TV, and commercials. I specialize in bridging creative and technical disciplines, enhancing team performance, and shaping compelling visual storytelling.

I’ve created and led animation teams at Cinesite, Digital Domain, Angel Studios, The Mill, Luma, and Psyop, delivering high-profile projects like Valorant, Stuart Little 2,  Pan’s Labyrinth,  Fortnite,  X-Men 2,  Avatar 2,  and more.

My leadership style is built on respect, innovation, and collaboration. I ensure teams thrive while pushing creative and technical boundaries. Whether developing AAA game cinematics, feature film animation, or immersive media, I focus on elevating artistry and unifying teams to achieve outstanding results.

18

Feature Fiilms

75

Commercials

38

AAA Games

30

Years in Production

management style

coach
holistic
mentor

Animation Production Management

🎬 Coach | Mentor | Holistic Leadership

With a deep understanding of workflows, pipelines, and production processes, I have built and led animation teams from the ground up, including training and managing overseas production. My leadership is rooted in communication, candor, and trust, fostering an environment where teams feel supported, valued, and empowered to excel. A positive, collaborative atmosphere fuels creativity—when artists love what they do, they deliver their best work.

immersive design

connect
innovate
experience

Immersive Creative Director

🚀 Connect | Innovate | Experience

Creating AR, XR, and immersive media demands bold experimentation and fresh perspectives. True innovation comes from embracing the unknown, pushing boundaries, and crafting authentic storytelling that fosters genuine connection. Success in immersive content requires a deep understanding of technical nuances, user experience, and interactive pacing—all while daring to explore new creative frontiers. I thrive on merging art, technology, and storytelling to shape experiences that leave a lasting impact.

consulting

art
tech
process

Studio Consulting

🎬 Art | Tech | Process

I have consulted for Disney Feature Animation, Imagemetrics, Motion Theory, the Institute of Creative Technologies, and Side Effects Software, helping studios develop artist-friendly software, pipelines, and production workflows. My expertise lies in aligning creative and technical teams, optimizing production processes, and ensuring seamless collaboration across disciplines. Managing diverse needs across animation, VFX, and interactive media, I help studios streamline workflows and elevate efficiency and artistry.

FEATURES

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2022 20th CENTURY FOX Weta Digital Avatar 2 Feature
2018 SONY PICTURES Day For Nite Bloodshot Feature
2019-2021 NETFLIX Cantina Creative Various Film Pitches Feature
2011 COLUMBIA PICTURES Sony Pictures Imageworks Smurfs Feature
2011 COLOMBIA PICTURES Third Floor Smurfs Feature
2010 WARNER BROS Method Studios I’m Here Feature
2007 WALT DISNEY PICTURES Asylum FX National Treasure 2 Feature
2007 ROUGE PICTURES Digital Domain The Hitcher Feature
2006 COLUMBIA PICTURES Digital Domain Zoom Academy Feature
2006 WARNER BROS Cafe FX Pan’s Labyrinth Feature
2005 COLUMBIA PICTURES Digital Domain Stealth Feature
2005 UNIVERSAL PICTURES Luma Pictures The Cave Feature
2005 WALT DISNEY PICTURES Rhythm and Hues Chronicles of Narnia Feature
2005 WARNER BROS Rhythm and Hues Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleased Feature
2005 20th CENTURY FOX Rhythm and Hues Garfield: The Movie Feature
2004 WALT DISPLAY PICTURES Asylum FX National Treasure Feature
2003 NEW LINE CINEMA Cinesite – Hollywood Freddy VS Jason Feature
2003 20th CENTURY FOX Cinesite – Hollywood XMEN 2 Feature
2002 COLUMBIA PICTURES Sony Pictures Imageworks Stuart Little 2 Feature
COMMERCIALS

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2023 SAMSUNG The Mill Architect Commercial
2023 META The Mill Bison Commercial
2023 ZILLOW The Mill Brand Campaign Commercial
2023 POKEMON The Mill Go Summer Commercial
2023 FRITOLAY The Mill Taste of Greatness Commercial
2023 ACTIVISION The Mill Tatted Up Commercial
2023 RIOT The Mill Valorant – Unite Together Video Game Cinematic Trailer
2022 EPIC Halon Entertainment Fortnite – Join and the Red Crew Pack Video Game Cinematic Trailer
2022 EPIC Halon Entertainment Epic: Fortnite – Paradise Cinematic Trailer Video Game Cinematic Trailer
2022 EPIC Halon Entertainment Fortnite – Fracture Cinematic Trailer Video Game Cinematic Trailer
2019 META Gentleman Scholar Facebook Halloween – Robot Commercial
2019 META Gentleman Scholar Facebook Halloween – Vampire Commercial
2019 META Gentleman Scholar Facebook Halloween – Frankenstein Commercial
2019 SUPERCELL Psyop Clash of the Clans – Dinosaur Commercial
2019 SUPERCELL Psyop Clash of the Clans – Barbarian Commercial
2019 AT&T Gentleman Scholar Fight Commercial
2019 AT&T Gentleman Scholar Race Commercial
2018 COCA-COLA Eight VFX Bon Viv Superbowl Spot
2011 TOYOTA Republic Hatsune Miku – Drive Commercial
2011 TOYOTA Republic Hatsune Miku – Bacon Wrapped HotDog Commercial
2011 TOYOTA Republic Hatsune Miku – Sleep Commercial
2011 TOYOTA Republic Hatsune Miku – On Set Commercial
2011 TOYOTA Republic Hatsune Miku – Leek Commercial
2010 SCRABBLE Buck Scrabble Online Commercial
2010 BREYERS Imaginary Forces Marshmallow Man Commercial
2010 BREYERS Imaginary Forces Cherubs and Cookies Commercial
2010 OCEAN SPRAY Zero FX Fruit Stand Commercial
2010 MICROSOFT HAUS Shiny Commercial
2009 HONDA Elastic Squirrel – Crosstour Commercial
2009 HP Stardust Music Commercial
2008 SOY JOY Brand New School Battle of the Beans Commercial
2008 TMOBILE Giant Steps Sunday Drive Commercial
2008 BDA Engine Room Best Design of the Year Commercial
2008 STOLICHNAYA Psyop Airship Commercial
2006 MOUNTAIN DEW  Digital Domain Amp Energy Drink Commercial
2006 COCA-COLA  Digital Domain Drops Commercial
2006 REAL ESTATE DOT COM  Digital Domain Newspaper Commercial
2006 JOHNSON AND JOHNSON  Digital Domain ACB Listerine Blue Commercial
2006 WALT DISNEY CO.  Digital Domain In the Park Commercial
2006 WALT DISNEY CO.  Digital Domain Toon Takeover Commercial
2006 WALT DISNEY CO.  Digital Domain Magic Box Commercial
2006 WALT DISNEY CO.  Digital Domain  Wish Commercial
2005 WALT DISNEY CO.  Digital Domain Homecoming Commercial
2003 GEICO Rhythm and Hues Gecko Commercial
2002 CARTON NETWORK Super 78 Power Puff Girls Video Game Cinematic Trailer
2002 KIDS CUISINE Duck Soup Produktion Ducks Play Commercial
2002 7UP INTERNATIONAL My Active Driveway Breakdance Commercial
1994-1995 CARTON NETWORK Wild Dog Studios Bumpers Commercial
GAME, AI, AND VR

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2018 GOOGLE Oddfellows AR Stickers Commercial
2010 US ARMY Institute for Creative Technologies Sim Coach – Bill Ford AI Virtual Human
2009 UBISOFT Imagemetrics Assassin’s Creed II Facial Animation for Video Game and Cinematics
2009 EA MONTREAL Imagemetrics Army of Two: 40th Day Facial Animation for Video Game and Cinematics
2009 BIZARRE CREATIONS Imagemetrics Blur Facial Animation for Video Game and Cinematics
2009 SONY SANTA MONICA STUDIO Imagemetrics God of War III Facial Animation for Video Game and Cinematics
2009 ROCKSTAR Imagemetrics Red Dead Redemption Facial Animation for Video Game and Cinematics
2008 REGAL ENTERTAINMENT Amalgamated Pixels City of Dreams Macau – Dragon’s Treasure VR Ride Film
2000 TAKE TWO INTERACTIVE Angel Studios Oni II Video Game
2000 CAPCOM Angel Studios Dino Crises III Video Game
2000 ROCKSTAR Angel Studios Red Dead Revolver Video Game
2000 INFOGRAMMES Angel Studios TRW Surf Video Game
1998-2000 GT INTERACTVE Oddworld Inhabitants Abe’s Exoddus & Munch’s Video Game  And Cinematics
TELEVISION

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2010 STEPHEN SPIELBERG Entity FX Skitter Pitch for TV Show
2008 WARNER BROS Zoic Studios FRINGE S01E13 “The Transformation” TV Episode
2006 HENSON STUDIOS Henson Studios Skrumps TV Show
1995 COLUMBIA TRISTAR TannerMark/Mindflex Reality Check TV Show
SOFTWARE AND CONSULTING

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2018 CG SPECTRUM Curriculum Consultant
2009 IMAGEMETRICS Six Games and Two Music Videos Faceware Technology and Production Studio Pipeline/Tech/Creative Consultant
2009 SIDEFX SOFTWARE Houdini V9 Make Software Artist Friendly Character Specialist/Software Consultant
2007 USC – ICT Virtual Human for PTSD Virtual Human Department Pipeline/Tech/Creative Consultant
2008 MOTION THEORY Various Commercials/Music Videos Charge with Improving Char Pipeline Pipeline/Tech/Creative Consultant
2008 ZOIC STUDIOS Fringe and KillZone 2 Animation Production and Pipeline Pipeline/Tech/Creative Consultant
2002 WALK DISNEY FEATURE ANIMATION Gnomeo and Juliette Animation Production and Pipeline Pipeline/Tech/Creative Consultant
MUSIC VIDEOS

Highlight List

 

2009 MATT CULLEN – DIR Black Eye Peas Boom Boom Pow Music Video
2009 ANTHONY MANTHA – DIR Nelly Furtado Maneater Music Video
2007 MATT CULLEN – DIR Adele Chasing Pavements Music Video
ENTERTAINMENT AND RIDE FILMS

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2019 DISNEY IMAGINEERING Mousetrappe The Holiday Living Tree – Disney World Ride Film
2016 FERARRI Tau Films Racing Legends Ferrari Ride Film
TEACHING AND INSTRUCTION

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2006-2024 THINKINGANIMATION Book Character Animation Author
2006-2024 THINKINGANIMATION Feature Animation Workshop Character Animation Mentor
2011-2024 IANIMATE.NET Feature Animation Courses Character Animation Instructor
2024 BRASSART Feature Animation Workshop Character Animation Mentor
2018 CG SPECTRUM Feature Animation Workshop Character Animation Curriculum Development
2011-2018 USC – SCA – DADA BA and MFA Curriculum Character Animation Professor
2007-2009 GNOMON SCHOOL OF VFX Feature Animation Courses Creature Animation Instructor

training and instruction

tell
show
involve

Educator & Mentor

🎓 Tell | Show | Involve

My experience includes serving at the John C. Hench Division of Animation & Digital Arts within the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California. Additionally, I have instructed at the Gnomon School of VFX, and mentored students at Brassart in France. Currently, I am an online instructor at iAnimate.net. I have also contributed to the development of the 2-year curriculum for CG Spectrum creature and character programs.My approach to education is hands-on and industry-driven, ensuring students gain practical skills, real-world insights, and creative confidence to thrive in animation and immersive media.

lectures and workshops

engage
present
methodology

Lectures & Workshops

🎤 Industry Speaker | Educator | Mentor

I have delivered presentations and participated in panels for esteemed organizations such as Siggraph (Los Angeles Chapter and Trade Show), The Visual Effects Society (VES), The Game Developers Conference (GDC), the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), Walt Disney Animation Studios, USC - School of Cinematic Arts, Division of Digital Arts and Animation and the Gnomon School of VFX on multiple occasions. I am also open to conducting workshops at your studio, trade show, or organization.

I am available for custom workshops, studio training, and conference talks covering animation, VFX, AR/XR, and creative leadership.

📩 For speaking inquiries, let’s connect!

production

cinema
performance
storytelling

lead | senior character and creature animator

cinema | performance | storytelling

My background spans 18 feature films, 75+ commercials, and 38 AAA video games.

Let's create!

Send an email:

angie@spicycricket.com

My commitment goes beyond creative excellence—I elevate teams, optimize workflows, and deliver exceptional results in weeks, not months. Equally important is my dedication to fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring that every team thrives in an inspiring and creative environment.