Peter Nizic - Animation Director, The Funktion Studio

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Work Background

The FunktionDirector & Animator

Jul. 2018Sydney, AustraliaDirector & animator with film, VFX and motion design experience.

In The ThicketCreative Director

Mar. 2016 - Aug. 2018

FoxtelLead Designer - Fox Classics, TVH!TS & 111 Greats

Jan. 2014 - Mar. 2016

Hackett FilmsDirector / Senior Motion Designer

Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2013

University of New South WalesDigital Media Tutor

Feb. 2012 - Jul. 2012Post production tutor.

Raffles Design InstituteLecturer and Tutor in Motion Graphics

Sep. 2011 - Jul. 2012North Sydney, NSW

the funktionMotion Design Director

Jul. 2011 - Jan. 2013

Mighty NiceCompositor / VFX Supervisor / Motion Designer & Animator

Apr. 2009 - Jun. 2011After working with Mighty Nice consistently since April 2009, I was offered a full-time position as a Motion Designer and Compositor in October the same year. Over the subsequent years working under director Darren Price, my experience and knowledge has grown exponentially. With this, the opportunity to move into VFX supervision on live-action shoots and the opportunity to lead teams on projects have arisen.

FreelanceMotion Graphic Designer / FCP Editor / VFX / Compositor

Nov. 2008 - Jan. 2010Working primarily with Mighty Nice and Starchild Productions, the most notable projects included work for Paul Dempsey (Something For Kate), MTV / Optus One80 Project, SBS, Woolworths, Melbourne Writers Festival and Burwood Council.

TPG InternetMid-Weight Designer

Mar. 2005 - Jan. 2006Working within the marketing department, I was responsible for the development of all advertising and promotional material both for print and online, as well as the design of all new websites. Our advertising mediums include cinema, web, newspapers, magazines, fliers, brochures, posters, buses, etc. I was also responsible for the training and development of a junior designer.

MBE MosmanGraphic Designer

Feb. 2004 - May. 2004*Corporate identity design *Stationary: business cards, letterheads, with comps & other printed material *Design and layout of advertising and promotional material

FreelanceGraphic Designer

Jan. 2003 - Mar. 2005Whilst traveling and living in London, I undertook a lot of freelance design work to supplement my other income. Work included CD cover art for Alex Holland and band Tenscale, website design for London Duck Tours, and corporate identities for Puddleduck's Childcare Centres, Classic GT40 and JDM Imports.