Paul Sterling
Paul Sterling

Multimedia Designer & Animator | AI-Assisted Video, Motion Graphics & E-Learning

Actively looking · Member since 14 Oct 2026
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Remote Only / Full Time, Contract, Freelance
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

Multi-disciplinary designer, illustrator and animator with 20+ years of experience across academic and private sectors. My work spans e-learning website and courseware development, game asset creation, storyboards, illustration, animation, voice-over, 3D modeling and graphic design — including e-learning courses and animations for the Canadian military and healthcare professionals, and a conceptual game interface for CN Rail.

Since 2017 I've worked as an independent artist-designer delivering AI-assisted art direction, video VFX and motion graphics (Midjourney, Leonardo AI, Higgsfield, Kling, ComfyUI, Runway, Unreal Engine, After Effects, Photoshop), producing 20+ deliverables a month for multidisciplinary teams. Under my StreamBunker brand I create AI-assisted animated book trailers for authors and a YouTube channel blending AI image creation, AI animation and traditional animation.

I also build interactive tools and web apps using a "Vibe Coding" approach with Claude, Lovable, Replit and ChatGPT, focused on emotional resonance, narrative flow and interactivity. Sheridan College Illustration & Design graduate; security clearance completed on several past contracts.

Skills

21 capabilities

Tech stack & tools

Working toolkit

Application Utilities

Assets and Media

Design

Experience

Career history

Artist-Designer / Contractor Self-employed

Worked as an independent artist-designer on ongoing digital media, games, animation, and AI-assisted art projects. Created video visual effects, motion graphics, animated e-cards, game art, and interactive digital content.

Used Midjourney, Leonardo AI, Canva, Unreal Engine, Adobe Photoshop, and other creative tools to develop visually compelling work. Presented more than 20 project deliverables monthly to multidisciplinary teams and pioneered a Vibe Coding methodology using Claude and Replit for interactive applications.

Creator/Designer Honeycomb Learning Corporation

Designed games and toys, including characters, production assets, and supporting documentation. Contributed to augmented-reality game development and children's book illustration work.

Created materials for the Bao Bear book series, 3D toy-building concepts, and the Action Monkey children's board game, including the board, cards, and player pieces.

Instructional Designer Canadian Institute for Health Information

Created graphics and animations for e-learning presentations as part of a creative development team. Designed and animated e-learning modules using Articulate Storyline and related software.

Completed required security clearance for the contract role.

Lead Game Designer Build Page Inc

Led design and creation of assets, character designs, and animation for an educational iPad game for children. Worked as a contract consultant supporting game production.

Developed automated level-design tools using Python, improving asset generation speed by 40% and streamlining integration with the Unity pipeline for a team of eight designers.

Contract Consultant Combustion Digital

Developed interactive e-learning modules and interface designs. Produced storyboards, Flash-based experiences, and 3D animation for learning content.

Completed security clearance requirements for the engagement.

Instructional Designer Pulse Learning

Created graphics and animations for e-learning presentations and games. Supported digital learning content production as a contract consultant.

Completed security clearance for the intended role.

Graphics Artist / Flash Animator Braintrust Games

Created storyboards from scripts and designed Flash animations for games. Supported creative development of Flash websites and interactive content.

Developed branding for the company's product launch.

Graphic Artist / 3D Artist Focus Chaos Studios

Created character designs, 3D models, web designs, and storyboards. Also contributed to production management activities.

Supported visual asset development across graphic design and 3D art projects.

Web Developer / Graphic Designer Streamline Media

Served as lead designer for website look-and-feel development using Dreamweaver. Produced corporate logo designs, character designs, and 3D graphics.

Completed security clearance requirements for the role.

Web Developer / Graphic Designer Cancellable

Led website and print design using Dreamweaver. Designed icons for a company PDA interface and developed company branding.

Supported both digital interface and print-oriented design deliverables.

Web Developer / Graphic Designer Web EFX

Designed computer graphics for websites using Adobe Photoshop and NetObjects Fusion. Created layouts and visual designs for web projects.

Produced animation and visual effects using Flash and 3D Studio Max.

Lead Game Designer / Web Developer Griffin Games Inc

Created storyboards based on scripts and designed animations for CD commercial games and board games.

Contributed game design and web development expertise to interactive entertainment projects.

Education

Learning history

Sheridan College

Illustration & Design, Illustration and Design

Studied illustration and design in Oakville, Ontario.

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