Meet
James
James Vallance, also known as Mr SEAKs, is a director, motion designer, and illustrator based in Sydney, Australia.
James graduated with a Bachelor of Design in Animation from the University of Technology Sydney, and has since developed his skills in direction, animation, and design alongside industry leaders.
He currently works as a freelancer, collaborating with partner studios and stepping into projects wherever needed. He also takes on direct-to-client commissions, managing projects from initial concept through to final delivery.
James Vallance, also known as Mr SEAKs, is a director, motion designer, and illustrator based in Sydney, Australia.
James graduated with a Bachelor of Design in Animation from the University of Technology Sydney, and has since developed his skills in direction, animation, and design alongside industry leaders.
He currently works as a freelancer, collaborating with partner studios and stepping into projects wherever needed. He also takes on direct-to-client commissions, managing projects from initial concept through to final delivery.
Skills - Motion design, character animation, graphic design, illustration, 3D, AI workflows, sound design
Skills - Motion design, character animation, graphic design, illustration, 3D, AI workflows, sound design
Awards - AGDA Merit (Link for full credits), NodeFest ident winner 2021
Awards - AGDA Merit (Link for full credits), NodeFest ident winner 2021
Seen in - Nounish art challenge, Pedestrian TV
Seen in - Nounish art challenge, Pedestrian TV
Meet
James
James Vallance, also known as Mr SEAKs, is a director, motion designer, and illustrator based in Sydney, Australia.
James graduated with a Bachelor of Design in Animation from the University of Technology Sydney, and has since developed his skills in direction, animation, and design alongside industry leaders.
He currently works as a freelancer, collaborating with partner studios and stepping into projects wherever needed. He also takes on direct-to-client commissions, managing projects from initial concept through to final delivery.
Skills - Motion design, character animation, graphic design, illustration, 3D, AI workflows, sound design
Awards - AGDA Merit (Link for full credits), NodeFest ident winner 2021
Seen in - Nounish art challenge, Pedestrian TV
James Vallance, also known as Mr SEAKs, is a director, motion designer, and illustrator based in Sydney, Australia.
James graduated with a Bachelor of Design in Animation from the University of Technology Sydney, and has since developed his skills in direction, animation, and design alongside industry leaders.
He currently works as a freelancer, collaborating with partner studios and stepping into projects wherever needed. He also takes on direct-to-client commissions, managing projects from initial concept through to final delivery.
Skills - Motion design, character animation, graphic design, illustration, 3D, AI workflows, sound design
Awards - AGDA Merit (Link for full credits), NodeFest ident winner 2021
Seen in - Nounish art challenge, Pedestrian TV
Testimonials
Good work gets noticed
Director & Founder
Never Sit Still
Director & Founder
Never Sit Still
Mike Tosetto
Mike Tosetto
James played a key role in a number of our most important projects and consistently delivered work that exceeded expectations. Any team or client would be fortunate to have him.
James played a key role in a number of our most important projects and consistently delivered work that exceeded expectations. Any team or client would be fortunate to have him.
CEO & Co-founder,
Instant
CEO & Co-founder,
Instant
Liam Millward
Liam Millward
The speed at which Jimmy operates is rare. His talent to storyboard and build incredible motion video from the ground up is absolutely insane.
The speed at which Jimmy operates is rare. His talent to storyboard and build incredible motion video from the ground up is absolutely insane.
Animation Director,
Cheeky Little
Animation Director,
Cheeky Little
Stephanie Formston
Stephanie Formston
James was an absolute delight to work with. He is a very reliable character animator, one of the most enthusiastic (and hilarious) animators on the team.
James was an absolute delight to work with. He is a very reliable character animator, one of the most enthusiastic (and hilarious) animators on the team.
Testimonials
Good work gets noticed
Director & Founder
Never Sit Still
Mike Tosetto
James played a key role in a number of our most important projects and consistently delivered work that exceeded expectations. Any team or client would be fortunate to have him.
CEO & Co-founder,
Instant
Liam Millward
The speed at which Jimmy operates is rare. His talent to storyboard and build incredible motion video from the ground up is absolutely insane.
Animation Director,
Cheeky Little
Stephanie Formston
James was an absolute delight to work with. He is a very reliable character animator, one of the most enthusiastic (and hilarious) animators on the team.