James Taylor

Co-Founder, Creative Director @ Arcus Animation Studios

About

I am the former Creative Director and co-founder of Arcus Animation Studios, and responsible for aNEmates - the network for animators in the North East. I have over 15 of experience in motion design, storyboarding, character animation and illustration and currently work freelance. I've worked on projects for CBBC, E4, The National Trust, the NHS, various childrens book publishers and video games companies. aNEmates is an organisation to bring together animators and illustrators in the North East in order to raise the profile and awareness of the animation excellence and expertise in the area. aNEmates involves bi monthly socials as well as short film exhibitions, show and tell events and and industry talks. SKILLS AND EXPERTISE ● Art and Animation Directing for both commercial and narrative projects ● Visual development ● Illustration ● Character design ● Storyboarding (Graduate of Frank Gladstones Storyboarding for animation course) ● Layout ● Traditional animation ● Character animation ● 2D character rigging ● Motion Design ● Video Editing You can view our work at: WWW.ARCUSSTUDIOS.CO.UK or at: vimeo.com/arcusstudios

Country

United Kingdom

City

Tyneside Area

Industry

Animation

Skill

Art Direction, Mentoring, Toon Boom Harmony, moho, Character Animation, Storyboarding, After Effects, Animation, Traditional Animation, Illustration, Motion Graphics, Computer Animation, Film, Character Design, 2D, Drawing, Video Editing, Concept Design, Compositing, Visual Effects

Experience

Co-Founder, Creative Director

Arcus Animation Studios

2010-8 - 2025-5 · 14 yrs 10 mos

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

As co-founder and Creative Director of Arcus, I gained over 15 years of experience across the full 2D animation pipeline, leading teams of artists and animators on projects spanning education, games, music videos, motion graphics, social media campaigns, and large-scale outdoor installations.

Education

Teesside University

Computer animation

2005 - 2009 · 4 yrs

Exhibited at Expotees; The University of Teessides visual arts exhibition. Prize winner at The Vis awards visual arts competition sponsored by Ubisoft.