3D Animator · Visualisation Artist

Mason
Haynes

Previs
Layout
Character Animation
Creature Animation
Film · TV · Games · Ads

Over three years of studio and freelance animation work across award-winning productions — from BAFTA-nominated shorts to upcoming Disney features.

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About

A dynamic and versatile animator with over three years of professional experience delivering character and creature animation for film, television, advertising, and games.

Previously a Visualisation Artist at The Third Floor on two upcoming Disney feature productions — handling scene layout, camera animation, and character blocking within a major studio pipeline.

Highly proficient in Autodesk Maya and its ecosystem, with real-time experience in Unreal Engine 5 for previs. Strong track record on high-profile titles including a BAFTA-nominated short film selected for the Annecy Film Festival.

Currently mentoring the next generation of animators at Ravensbourne University through live sessions, recorded content, and hands-on feedback.

Experience3+ years
Productions10+
RecognitionBAFTA nominated
EducationFirst Class BA
SpecialismPrevis · Layout · Anim.
BasedLondon / Remote
Featured with & for
Disney The Third Floor Locksmith Animation DNEG Ritzy Animation LIV Golf PlayStation Xbox Steam Now TV Gentle Mates Bleacher Report
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Selected Credits

2025 — 2026
The Third Floor
Visualisation Artist
Two upcoming Disney features (2026) — scene layout, camera animation, and character blocking within a major studio pipeline
2022 — 2025
Ritzy Animation
3D Character & Creature Animator
Obki — Seasons 2 & 3, series character animation Now TV
Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered — Announcement trailer PlayStationXboxSteam
Cardboard — BAFTA nominated feature short · Annecy Film Festival official selection BAFTA
Bleacher Report — Euros 2024 campaign
LIV Golf League — Advertising campaign
+1 unannounced project
2022 — 2025
Freelance
3D Character & Creature Animator
Gentle Mates In Texas — Rocket League World Championship
Montuse Ltd — Oslo Fashion Event 2024
2024 — Present
Ravensbourne University
Industry Mentor — 3D Animation
Mentoring animation students through live and pre-recorded sessions
Tips & Tricks video content with live demonstrations
Ongoing post-graduation support
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Software & Skills

Animation & Pipeline
Autodesk Maya
Animbot
BroTools
StudioLibrary
Deadline
After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
PFTrack
Real-Time / Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Previs & Techvis
Real-time Workflows
Production
Layout & Scene Building
Camera Animation
Character Animation
Creature Animation
Shot Splitting & Framing
Director Collaboration
Junior Mentoring
Curriculum Vitae
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full résumé
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References

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James Burr
Visualisation Supervisor
The Third Floor Inc.
Available upon request
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Dan Edgley
Co-Founder
Ritzy Animation
Available upon request
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Get in touch

Open to new
projects & roles.
Let's talk.

Based in London, available remote worldwide. Studio pipelines and freelance engagements welcome.

Email
mason.hns@gmail.com
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