randy hayes
ANIMATOR
ARTIST
SUPERVISOR
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I've been animating professionally for
nearly 18 years at a variety of studios.
I've supervised and mentored dozens of animators in multiple countries and delivered projects for feature films, games, rides, commercials and episodic series.
I enjoy working on animated projects
that celebrate the good and the true,
the heroic and the hilarious.
Eli Enigenburg
Rigging Supervisor
RWBY
Somebody like Randy who can see a tug-of-war between competing ideas and get them pulling in the same direction is what every production needs.
Scott Carroll
Head of Character Animation
Mikros Animation
Randy very quickly became a valued member of the Blue Sky Studios Animation team. He had great ideas, with a strong sense of posing and timing. He also fit in well with the crew, becoming a strong collaborator with those around him.
Dave Rothwell
Animation Supervisor
Animal Logic
The work he animated was consistently fantastic.
I’d gladly recommend Randy to any anim team looking to crew up - he brings a wealth of experience & talent with him, and my only regret is that we didn’t get him sooner!
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Kirby Atkins
Writer/Director
Mosley
I would work with Randy again in a heartbeat.
He’s the man you want on the floor-- and if you need a lead or animation director he will blow you away with his natural leadership ability.
Amanda Lomonaco
Line Producer
RWBY
Randy is highly capable of working to a deadline...
He is an exceptional Supervisor and I could not recommend him more as an asset to any team.
01 RECOMMENDATIONS
02 DEMO REEL
03 Experience
2025 - CURRENT
BRAINY PIXEL PRODUCTIONS
SENIOR ANIMATOR
Character Animation
Animate Senior Shot Work (remote)
2023 - 2025
SUNRISE PRODUCTIONS
SENIOR ANIMATOR
Shorts Series - YOUNG DAVID
Feature Film - DAVID
Animate Senior Shot Work (remote)
Character Pre-Production
2023
ANIMAL LOGIC
SENIOR ANIMATOR
Feature Film - LEO
Animated Senior Shot Work (remote)
2020 - 2022
ROOSTER TEETH ANIMATION
ANIMATION SUPERVISOR
STREAMING SERIES - RWBY Vol 8, 9 (24 episodes)
FEATURE DTV - Justice League x RWBY Part One
FEATURE DTV - Justice League x RWBY Part Two
GAME CUTSCENES - RWBY ARROWFELL
MINISERIES - RWBY CHIBI season 3
Misc Development Projects
Supervised a team of 20-30 animators (all remote), working under the show's Anim Director
Created Drawovers, Reference, Communicate Notes
Run Director Reviews
Cast scenes to animators to meet production quotas
Worked with production, layout, and rigging to communicate needs and facilitate workflows to maximize throughput
Work Directly with and Train Lead Animators
Participate in Interviewing and Hiring Process
Animate Key Scenes
2019-2020
REEL FX
Feature Film - SCOOB!
Character Animation
SENIOR ANIMATOR
2018-2019
GEARBOX SOFTWARE
STORYBOARD ARTIST, ANIMATOR
AAA Game - BORDERLANDS 3
Storyboarded Character Title Cards
and sections of in-game cut scenes
Also provided 3D Layout and Animation
2017-2018
HUHU STUDIOS
SENIOR ANIMATOR, ANIMATION LEAD
Feature Film - MOSLEY
Animated Senior shot work, rig testing and libraries
Supervised Animation for roughly 1/3 of the film
Supervised teams in New Zealand (on-site) and China (remotely)
2016-2017
BRAZEN ANIMATION
Senior Animator
Short Film - TEMPEST
Misc Client Projects
Game and Film style Animation, Commercial Storyboards
2016
BLUE SKY STUDIOS
Animator
Feature Film - FERDINAND
Pre-production marketing animation, pencil tests, and minor production shots
2007-2016
REEL FX
Senior Animator (2011-2016)
Animator (2007-2011)
Feature Film - ROCK DOG
Feature Film - The BOOK of LIFE
Ride Film - DESPICABLE ME: Minion Mayhem
Feature Shorts - Looney Tunes
Feature DTV - OPEN SEASON 3
Feature DTV - OPEN SEASON 2
Contributed to large portions of studio RnD, training materials and documentation.
2D PORTFOLIO
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CONTACT
I'm currently under contract, but I am always open to talk about the future.
Reach out if you like my work and we'll explore how I can best help your team!
~Randy