Michael Petherick

Experience

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  Phil's grandsons place

  Jan 2006 - Feb 2018

  Senior Bartender

  Oversaw onboarding and junior staff, leading shifts and coordinating team efforts to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Applied creativity and attention to detail to upsell menu items and manage inventory efficiently. Trained new staff and implemented process improvements, enhancing overall workflow. This role strengthened my ability to coordinate effectively and adapt in dynamic environments—skills that continue to support my work in creative and operational roles..

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  DHX Media

  Jan 2015 - Sept 2015

  Designer

  Contributed to animation production by creating 3D textures, developing assets, and designing key props. Supported the lead character modeler with asset creation and explored concepts for physical toy designs. Consistently stayed ahead of production schedules, extending my design contributions to enhance project outcomes.

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  NELVANA

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2019

  Produced high-quality animations ahead of schedule, supporting efficient project completion. Tested and optimized animation rigs, troubleshooting issues to enhance overall performance. Led shot assignments, ensuring alignment between animation difficulty and team expertise. Collaborated with technical directors to optimize asset readiness for efficient workflows. Reviewed storyboards, providing solutions to directors to resolve issues, and conducted quality checks to maintain visual and acting continuity in animation passes.

  • Animator

    Nov 2016 - Jan 2019

  • Lead Animator

    Sept 2017 - Jan 2017
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  Makeship

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

  Head Of Design / Design Manager

  Led the creative vision and execution for Makeship, overseeing design strategy, and product innovation. Managed a team of designers to deliver engaging and high-quality visuals for merchandise campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand standards and client expectations. Contributed to the growth of Makeship's brand presence, driving successful collaborations and enhancing product offerings

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2023 - now

  Design Consultant

  Offering strategic support in animation, product design, and team leadership, with a focus on improving workflows and driving creative success. Highlights include:- Collaborated on a product pipeline delivering over 1M+ products- Guided teams to reduce concepting time by 75%- Contributed to process improvements with projected annual savings of $750K