my STORY
don't worry, it's short
I’m an award winning artist specializing in 2D animation, illustration and digital design.
I’m passionate about my work and approach projects with a high attention to detail across a range of disciplines – whether animation, game art or digital design. After many years spent animating, the novelty of making my imagination come to life still hasn't worn off.
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If you're the traditional sort, you can download a copy of my CV. For the whippersnappers, perhaps check me out on LinkedIn. Or why not keep reading, as I go into quite a lot of my background right here.
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My experience includes work on games, animated series, music videos and adverts for companies such as Nickelodeon, the Cartoon Network, Channel 4, Disney Interactive / Black Rock Studios and Passion Pictures, and on brands such as Vodaphone, Sony, Mastercard, Bestival, LEGO, Ben 10 and Fortis.
I was also the Art Director at 55Pixels (formerly Bin Weevils) for seven years where I headed up the creative department and art team and was responsible for setting and maintaining the standard and style of both browser and mobile platforms – including the overall branding, look/feel and games’ design. Over the course of my time in the position, I revitalised and energized the art style of Bin Weevils and Crater Craft, the two main priorities to the 55Pixels business, through animation and illustrative skills – bringing more complexity and depth to the site and app, and ultimately driving increased traffic, revenue and critical acclaim.
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​During my time as Art Director, Bin Weevils won four consecutive BAFTA Awards in the Best Children's Website category (2011 – 2014).
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All in all, I love everything about animation but that’s not all there is to know about me…
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I’m fuelled by coffee, often reaching double figures before 12 o'clock.
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I’m an avid gamer – though I managed to wean myself off a decade long Football Manager habit I’m currently investing those free hours into the Souls/Bourne series. Time well spent!
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My wife and I live in South Manchester where we spend an unhealthy amount of time considering owning a dachshund.
And finally, for what it's worth, here at andrewalder.com, I am Andrew Alder not Andre Walder. I'm not sure who Andre is, but I imagine he's a fine fellow too.