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Zak Smith

BA (Hons) Animation

BA Animation work by Zak Smith showing art direction of a 2D animated ident for an external client.
NUA Award Winner

Hi there,

I’m a freelance 2D animator and motion designer based in Norwich, UK. My work offers a blend of fluid, characterful motion and playful design with a traditional 2D animation mindset. My time at NUA has allowed me to build a brilliant support network of creatives, working on live briefs and working with clients to gain industry experience. I’m always looking to expand my skillset and work on new exciting projects and collaborations – so if you’d like to chat about one of those, or just want to say hi, drop me a line at mrzaksmith08@gmail.com!

When I’m not animating, you can catch me over on Instagram where I share recent work, experiments and animation breakdowns so you can get a feel for my creative process. I’m also half of Studio Bask, an emerging indie animation studio that handles bigger and more ambitious projects.

Accolades:
D&AD NEW BLOODS AWARD WINNER 2021
UAL ORIGINS FESTIVAL 2018

Vice-Chancellor’s Commendation

BA Animation work by Zak Smith and credited team showing the proof-of-concept animation submitted to D&AD New Blood Awards.
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D&AD Wood Pencil
BA Animation work by Zak Smith presenting a demo reel of the most successful sequences from a variety of 2D animation projects.
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  • Animation 2D
  • Illustration
  • Motion graphics
  • Production designer
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