About

Hi, I’m Leigh! I’m a freelance animator that specializes in 2D animation. I primarily work in After Effects but jump at the opportunity to use cel animation, stop motion techniques, and cut paper to give my animations a handmade, childlike feel. I am also an editor with a master’s in documentary storytelling. My favorite projects combine documentary and animation. You can hire me for animation or video editing.

Outside of work I enjoy walking around my neighborhood, watching basketball, and watching and making documentaries. My short doc Superfan premiered at SIFF.

Clients include Airbnb, Uber Eats, Expedia, American Heart Association, Foreign Policy, The University of Chicago, The Second City, Sweden Public Dental Health, Zevo.

Want to discuss a potential project?
📨 leigh.burmesch@gmail.com