Nicole Anderson | Producing Animation: Creativity, Collaboration & Resilience

Nicole Anderson’s journey into animation was anything but linear — leaving school early, working a decade in pubs, and then pivoting back to her creative roots through 3D modelling and animation. She co-founded her own studio, learned business skills the hard way, and discovered her strength in production and team leadership.In this episode of CreatED, Nicole and Rob explore:The realities of running an animation studio and balancing creativity with businessWhy communication, resilience, and sociability are as critical as technical skillsHow AI and real-time rendering are reshaping animation pipelinesBarriers facing young people entering the industry — and how to break themThe importance of confidence, critique, and building community in creative careersNicole’s story is one of persistence, adaptability, and belief in the value of creativity as serious work. A must-listen for anyone navigating non-linear paths into Creative Tech.

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