Studio of one — Toronto, Canada

Nicolas St-Amour

Creative TechnologistToronto, Canada — remote

A technical artist who fell in love with system architecture but never left the creative world behind.

Summary

I am a creative polymath and Python engineer who treats software architecture like a complex puzzle. Coming from a deep background in scriptwriting, filmmaking, animation and 3D modeling, I bring a completely fresh perspective to backend engineering. I am not weighed down by legacy coding dogma. Instead I natively blend AI development tools with creative design thinking, allowing me to bridge the gap between technical plumbing and frictionless experience.

Experience

Selected projects, in order of recency.

2025-Present
Vubiquity - Media Content Engineer
Tools, pipelines, AI automation for film and television
AI, Automation, Code, Workflows
2025-2026
Xibbon Inc. - Open Source Creative Consultant
Tutorial creation, character design and game development
Code, Illustration, Writing
2022-2025
Vubiquity - Digital Media Technician - Master QC
Content delivery with a growing expansion into coding and workflow development.
Code, Workflows, Automation
2021
Nikki Ray Media Agency - Graphic Artist
Motion artist on The Big Bake S2 and The Great Chocolate Showdown S2
Broadcast TV, Motion Design, Illustration
2020
Architect Films - Motion Designer
Motion Designer on Fire Masters, The Big Bake S1 and a number of broadcast shows.
Video, Broadcast, Motion Design
2019-2020
Architect Films - Assistant Editor
Assistant Editor on multiple broadcast shows, creating cutdowns and organizing content in Avid Media Composer
Broadcast, Video
2015-2018
York University, LTS - Digital Media Production Assistant
Generalist video production technician, creating videos to promote the university and it's faculties.
Video, Production, Motion, Sound, Design, Editing

Education

2012-2023
York University
Bachelor Degree in Film Production and Screenwriting

Awards & press

2011
Best 3D Animation
Toronto International Student Animation Festival
2012
Winner in Sony Ziris Competition
Digifest and Sony Centre Toronto
2015
Nominated - Best 3rd year Cinematography
Cinesiege