I’m Noel Mahoney, a UK based Character and Creature Animator with over a decade of experience at studios like Industrial Light & Magic, Cinesite and Meta. I’ve worked on franchises including Marvel, Star Wars and The Witcher, bringing everything from ferocious creatures to clumsy sidekicks to life.
I’m keen to partner with teams who want to push performance and storytelling, and are aiming for bold, memorable shots rather than safe choices.
When my schedule allows, I also offer a small number of 1 on 1 mentorships for dedicated animators. Get in touch if you’d like to talk about a project or coaching.
I’m Noel Mahoney, a UK based Character and Creature Animator with over a decade of experience at studios like Industrial Light & Magic, Cinesite and Meta. I’ve worked on franchises including Marvel, Star Wars and The Witcher, bringing everything from ferocious creatures to clumsy sidekicks to life.
I’m keen to partner with teams who want to push performance and storytelling, and are aiming for bold, memorable shots rather than safe choices.
When my schedule allows, I also offer a small number of 1 on 1 mentorships for dedicated animators. Get in touch if you’d like to talk about a project or coaching.
I’m Noel Mahoney, a UK based Character and Creature Animator with over a decade of experience at studios like Industrial Light & Magic, Cinesite and Meta. I’ve worked on franchises including Marvel, Star Wars and The Witcher, bringing everything from ferocious creatures to clumsy sidekicks to life.
I’m keen to partner with teams who want to push performance and storytelling, and are aiming for bold, memorable shots rather than safe choices.
When my schedule allows, I also offer a small number of 1 on 1 mentorships for dedicated animators. Get in touch if you’d like to talk about a project or coaching.
EXPERTISE
EXPERTISE
EXPERTISE
Skills & Tools
The tools and disciplines I use to bring stories and characters to life.
CORE SKILLS
Feature character animation
Feature character animation
Feature character animation
Creature animation
Creature animation
Creature animation
Hard surface and mechanical animation
Hard surface and mechanical animation
Hard surface and mechanical animation
Mocap integration and cleanup
Mocap integration and cleanup
Mocap integration and cleanup
Cinematic camera work
Cinematic camera work
Cinematic camera work
Shot design, rhythm and acting choices
Shot design, rhythm and acting choices
Shot design, rhythm and acting choices
Performance blocking and polish
Performance blocking and polish
Performance blocking and polish
Modelling
Modelling
Modelling
Texturing
Texturing
Texturing
Lighting
Lighting
Lighting
Environments/Layout
Environments/Layout
Environments/Layout
Layout
Layout
Layout
Primary Skills
Primary Skills
SOFT SKILLS
Working in fast paced pipelines
Working in fast paced pipelines
Working in fast paced pipelines
Shot ownership from brief to delivery
Shot ownership from brief to delivery
Shot ownership from brief to delivery
Collaborating with supervisors and clients
Collaborating with supervisors and clients
Collaborating with supervisors and clients
Cross-Department Collaboration
Cross-Department Collaboration
Cross-Department Collaboration
Problem solving under tight schedules
Problem solving under tight schedules
Problem solving under tight schedules
TOOLS
Autodesk Maya
Autodesk Maya
Autodesk Maya
Unreal Engine 5
Unreal Engine 5
Unreal Engine 5
Unity
Unity
Unity
SideFX Houdini
SideFX Houdini
SideFX Houdini
Foundry Nuke
Foundry Nuke
Foundry Nuke
Arnold
Arnold
Arnold
Ftrack
Ftrack
Ftrack
Shotgrid
Shotgrid
Shotgrid
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Primary Software
Primary Software
FEATURED WORK
FEATURED WORK
FEATURED WORK
Projects I've Contributed To
Projects I've Contributed To
Some of the more recent projects I've animated on, bringing creatures and characters to life for audiences worldwide.
Some of the more recent projects I've animated on, bringing creatures and characters to life for audiences worldwide.
Jurassic World Rebirth
Industrial Light & Magic
2025
Jurassic World Rebirth
Industrial Light & Magic
Jurassic World Rebirth
Industrial Light & Magic
2025
Black Panther Wakanda Forever
Cinesite
2023
Black Panther Wakanda Forever
Cinesite
Black Panther Wakanda Forever
Cinesite
2023
The Witcher Season 3
Cinesite
2023
The Witcher Season 3
Cinesite
The Witcher Season 3
Cinesite
2023
ABBA Voyage
Industrial Light & Magic
2025
ABBA Voyage
Industrial Light & Magic
ABBA Voyage
Industrial Light & Magic
2025
Ready to get in touch?
Ready to get in touch?
I'm always excited to collaborate on projects that push creative boundaries. Whether you need a creature animator for your next feature, someone to breathe life into digital characters, or a creative partner for something entirely new. let's talk.
I'm always excited to collaborate on projects that push creative boundaries. Whether you need a creature animator for your next feature, someone to breathe life into digital characters, or a creative partner for something entirely new. let's talk.