Animkat
artist & animator
Kate Patterson
BAFTA-Winning Animator | Director-Level Artist | Creative Visionary
I am a seasoned animator and artist with over 17 years of experience in TV, film, and corporate animation. My career highlights include being a proud member of the BAFTA-winning team behind The Happy Duckling (2009) and contributing to Oscar-nominated projects like The Illusionist. I have collaborated with world-renowned animators, including Sylvain Chomet and Regina Pessoa, to deliver visually compelling content for global audiences.
With expertise in animation direction, character design, and production leadership, I’ve worked with some of the largest brands and studios, including Pepsi, Fortnite LEGO, and Moonbug Entertainment. My portfolio spans 2D and 3D animation, multilingual adaptations, and groundbreaking animated short films.
Production Skills:
Full Production Leadership & Team Management
Storyboarding, Animatic Development, and 2D/3D Animation
Character Design, Concept Art, and Layout Design
Visual FX, Lighting, and Color Palette Creation
Multilingual Adaptations, Subtitles, and Sound Editing
Animation Tools & Software:
Expert Proficiency: Toon Boom, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop.
Additional Expertise: Maya and Canva
Notable Projects & Brands
BAFTA Winner – The Happy Duckling (2009)
Part of the 5-person animation team for this critically
acclaimed short film.
Pepsi Campaign (King Bee Animation Studios)
Delivered high-impact animations and assets for global campaigns.
Fortnite LEGO Animation (2024)
Directed 3D animations and special effects for a dynamic collaboration.
Place2Be Mental Health Awareness Animation (2024)
Spearheaded a 90-minute production addressing critical
child and parental mental health themes.
PeaKeeBoo Series (Moonbug Entertainment)
Directed 3D animation, storyboarding, and asset creation
for this popular series.
The Illusionist (Oscar-Nominated)
Contributing artist for this iconic animated feature by Sylvain Chomet.
Dadda Panda YouTube Series (2023–2024)
Created seasonal animations, designed assets, and illustrated a companion book.