I'm a passionate, enthusiastic graduate with a strong focus on bringing ideas, stories and characters to life. I have experience in traditional 2D animation and a track record for creating engaging and fluid motion graphics. I’m proficient in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator and Premiere Pro, and I adapt to new software quickly. My projects include an illustration exhibition for Opera, character design and production graphics for the Irish National Opera, and I have led TikTok content creation and animation work for Cork Opera House and MTU Kerry Societies.…

Alex Doyle Kingston

I'm a passionate, enthusiastic graduate with a strong focus on bringing ideas, stories and characters to life. I have experience in traditional 2D animation and a track record for creating engaging and fluid motion graphics. I’m proficient in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator and Premiere Pro, and I adapt to new software quickly. My projects include an illustration exhibition for Opera, character design and production graphics for the Irish National Opera, and I have led TikTok content creation and animation work for Cork Opera House and MTU Kerry Societies.…

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I’m a passionate, enthusiastic graduate with a strong focus on bringing ideas, stories and characters to life. I have experience in traditional 2D animation and a track record for creating engaging and fluid motion graphics. I’m proficient in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator and Premiere Pro, and I adapt to new software quickly. My projects include an illustration exhibition for Opera, character design and production graphics for the Irish National Opera, and I have led TikTok content creation and animation work for Cork Opera House and MTU Kerry Societies.

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Language

Irish
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Kitchen Porter at Abbey Hotel, Ballyvourney
January 1, 2020 - Present
Supporting kitchen operations to ensure cleanliness and efficiency.
TikTok Manager and 2D Animator at Cork Opera House
April 30, 2022 - July 9, 2025
Animated a promotional video in ToonBoom Harmony promoting the performance of “The Sultans of Ping”, set up and managed TikTok content and page.
Office Assistant and Promotional Video Editor at Friends of Crawford Art Gallery
March 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025
Assisted with general office work and created a short video to promote the company.
Character Designer at Cartoon Saloon
December 31, 2016 - July 9, 2025
Designed a character for animated Cartoon Saloon short, “Ar Cúl an Tí”. Design was chosen and animated in the final animation.
Kitchen Porter at Abbey Hotel
January 1, 2020 - Present
General kitchen porter duties.
Office Assistant and Promotional Video Editor at MTU Kerry Society
March 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022
Assisted with office work; created a short-form promotional video to promote the association.
Public Relations Officer at MTU Kerry Society
April 1, 2022 - Present
Managed the Instagram page, designed the logo, and created a TikTok video that was nominated for an award at the Board of Irish College Societies Awards.
Motion Graphics Animator, Presentation Designer, Graphic Designer at Anam AlgAe
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed PowerPoint pitches for a science-based startup; created branding assets for the company.

Education

Animation, VFX, Motion Design Lvl.8 at MTU Kerry
September 1, 2022 - July 9, 2025
Animation Lvl.5 at St. Johns Central College of Further Education and Training
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
High School Diploma at Coláiste Ghobnatan
September 1, 2015 - May 31, 2021
Animation Level 5 at St. John's Central College of Further Education and Training
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
    Infographic & Presentation Animator for Anam Algae

    2025; I worked with a startup company to create informational infographics to display at company conventions. I animated and design a pitch PowerPoint for the company.
    I branded and created a logo for their side company, “Kingdom Mushrooms”.

    TikTok Animator & Account Manager Cork Opera House

    2023; Created and managed the TikTok page of “The Cork Opera House”. 2D Animated a 30 second short TikTok video to promote a previous concert of “The Sultans of Ping”.

    Character Designer on "Ar Cúl an Tí" By Cartoon Saloon

    I designed a character as part of my school year in secondary school for an animated music video made by Cartoon Saloon, based on a local poem, “Ar Cúl an Tí”.
    My design was selected to be animated and appeared in the animated short.