Nick Tardiff (he/him) is a New Jersey based 3D animator and character designer working in both film and games. He graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design in 2023 with a Bachelor in Fine Arts. During his time in college, he found a passion for realising characters both on a conceptual and performative level, leading to him taking up roles in both character animation and design. Deriving inspiration from the films, shows and games he played as a child, Nick aims to create characters audiences of all ages can engage with and enjoy. As such he enjoys teaching about art and especially animation, hoping to give back and show students and aspiring artists the joy, direction and fulfillment it all brings; just as it brought him through his childhood years and continues to do so now as his career.