Ian Shepherd

Ian Shepherd is a seasoned animator with extensive experience in the gaming industry, currently serving as a Senior Animator at Wushu Studios since February 2023. Previously, Ian held the position of Principal Animator at Playmint, where responsibilities included rigging, skinning, animation, and asset management for blockchain-based and Web 3 games. Ian's background also features roles as a Senior Animator at THE CHINESE ROOM LTD and as a 3D Animator at Travellers Tales, contributing to award-winning titles like Lego Star Wars Battles, while navigating complex approval processes with Lucasfilm and Lego. Additional experience includes contract positions at multiple studios such as Double Negative, Snap Finger Click, and Figment Studios, focusing on character animation and virtual reality projects. Ian's educational background includes advanced courses in character and creature animation from Animation Mentor and a degree in Politics from the University of Glasgow.