Jim Donovan

Jim Donovan is an accomplished animator with extensive experience in the video game industry. Currently serving as a Senior Animator III at Crystal Dynamics since May 2021, Jim is involved in gameplay animations for the upcoming Tomb Raider game and has contributed to the Marvel's Avengers title. Prior to this role, Jim was the Lead Cinematic Animator at Moon Studios GmbH, working on Ori and the Will of the Wisps and the upcoming No Rest for the Wicked project. Jim's earlier positions include animator roles at notable companies such as Bungie, 343 Industries, and Framestore, where contributions spanned iconic titles like Destiny, Halo 4, and Fantastic Beasts. With a solid educational background in computer graphics and advanced character animation, Jim has also shared expertise as an animation grader and teacher at The Animation Course.