Eye Candy Animation

Founding partner and Creative Director Rachael Johnson oversees all projects at Eye Candy from start to finish ensuring the visual consistency and integrity of the work. A ten year veteran of 3D, she was a Senior 3D Artist at Microforte working on a range of high profile titles.

Rachael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and a Certificate IV in 3D Animation from the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE). Her strong visual style, passion for design and reputation in the industry led her to become a tutor at AIE. Also an award-winning children’s writer, Rachael says her drive and commitment to her work comes from her years as an ice skater, where she represented Australia. Her favourite chocolate is filled with ginger “But do I have to pick just one?”

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Founding partner and Creative Director Damian Stocks develops compelling concepts and brings them to life in the world of 3D. A strong creative thinker with the technical skills to back it up, Damian has headed up projects for WIN TV, Titanium Studios, Blue Haven Pools, Grapevine, Questacon, Kingston Foreshore, Telstra Shop, Old Parliament House, ActewAGL Energy Shop, ZOO Advertising, Finish Powerball, The House of Representatives and the Opening Ceremony of the Asian Games in Doha.

As former Lead Artist at veteran game development studio Microforte, Damian has worked on many complex games projects. In his spare time Damian enjoys playing guitar and spending time with his 2-year-old son. His favourite chocolates are Lindt white truffles.

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A highly skilled business manager and administrator, Mark is responsible for the day-to-day running of Eye Candy and its projects ensuring a smooth production process and a great end product for our clients.

Mark came to Eye Candy having worked for strategic brand consultancy, NICHE. There he was responsible for managing a wide range of private and public sector clients. Mark is highly experienced in managing agency and production processes, strategic communication campaigns, communications marketing, brand management, event management and market research.

Mark has contributed to the development of various projects and campaigns for clients such as Peter Blackshaw Real Estate, Australian Medical Association, Calvary Private Hospital, Department of Defence, Department of Health and Ageing, AussieHQ, KordaMentha, Indigenous Business Australia, University of Canberra and Outward Bound Australia.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing), and has recently undertaken a Masters Degree in Marketing Communication. He is also currently undertaking a certificate in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership. Mark’s favourite chocolate is the peppermint crème.

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Highly acclaimed art director, designer and business person Pawl Cubbin has been responsible for the development of some of Canberra’s most successful businesses, including high profile communications agency ZOO, Rex airlines and Academy Night Club. As a designer his achievements include the creation of many nationally recognised brands, including Regional Express Airlines, the Brumbies, TransACT, Masters Games, Floriade, Department of Family and Community Services, Verve Restaurant, Master Builders Australia and the Old Bus Depot Markets. His work has won many awards, including a prestigious Silver Award at the New York Advertising Festival and was also named Canberra Graphic Design Industry Individual of the Year in 2000.

As CEO of ZOO and CubbinCo, Pawl has been able to build his businesses by effectively analysing business processes and providing each company with the business tools and systems needed to deliver the best outcome for clients and owners. As a partner in Eye Candy he brings this experience on board, helping to deliver an uncompromised standard of service and creativity to our clients. His favourite chocolate is cherry ripe.

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