Nathania Sum - Media Design School at Strayer

I assist with teaching the animation paper for the Bachelor of Creative Technologies - Game Art. I provide advice and assistance related to all things 3D art and animation.

With over 9+ years of experience working in the games industry as a 3D Generalist and Animator, I try to bring current industry knowledge to students.

I am currently the Lead Animator at Space Rock Games, and am passionate about building the local community and industry, which I believe starts with empowering students to start their careers here and further afield. 

I also help to coordinate meetups and events with Auckland Makes Games, such as Wireframe - a free one day games conference and showcase held in Tāmaki Makaurau annually, as well as monthly LevelUp and Offline meetups for games industry professionals, hobbyists, and students.

Awards:

  • Te Maunga Kai Kapua (Tuakana) Industry Pillar award at The Pavs 2025 - https://nzgamesfest.com/2025-winners/

Previous roles:

  • Lead Animator - Space Rock Games (current)
  • Volunteer Organiser - Auckland Makes Games
  • Lead Animator and Mocap Director - Mighty Eyes (shipped Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate)
  • Animator - Wanderer (shipped Wanderer)
  • 3D Generalist – Conical

 

Nathania Sum - Animation Showreel