I’m Anna Mariia Pavlenko, a 2D animator and character-focused concept artist with experience in character design, storyboarding, and digital illustration. I love building expressive characters and bringing them to life through animation, especially the clean-up and in-between frames that make motion feel smooth and intentional.

Anna Mariia Pavlenko

I’m Anna Mariia Pavlenko, a 2D animator and character-focused concept artist with experience in character design, storyboarding, and digital illustration. I love building expressive characters and bringing them to life through animation, especially the clean-up and in-between frames that make motion feel smooth and intentional.

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I’m Anna Mariia Pavlenko, a 2D animator and character-focused concept artist with experience in character design, storyboarding, and digital illustration. I love building expressive characters and bringing them to life through animation, especially the clean-up and in-between frames that make motion feel smooth and intentional.

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Language

English
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent

Work Experience

Character Concept Artist at The Heir of Time - Just Just Productions LTD
August 1, 2026 - Present
Collaborated with members of the concept art and 3D teams to create character designs based on project descriptions and requirements. Produced character sketches, full-colour artwork, turnarounds, and close-up drawings. Adapted character designs based on feedback throughout the process.
Freelance Book Illustrator / Concept Artist
July 1, 2026 - Present
Collaborated with an independent author on an ongoing book project, designing original characters, environments, and visual assets. Developed concept art, iteratively refined designs with feedback, and created high-quality final illustrations aligned with the narrative and artistic vision.
Foley artist at The Lock In
April 1, 2026 - Present
Had experience assisting in creating foley for student music and film projects
Boom Operator
January 1, 2025 - Present
Operated boom microphones during film productions to capture clear, high-quality location audio. Coordinated with the director, camera operator, and sound team to achieve optimal microphone placement while remaining out of frame. Maintained audio quality by adapting microphone positioning to actor movement, camera setups, and changing scene requirements.
Boom Operator at Film productions (student/academic context)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Operated boom microphones to capture clear, high-quality on-location audio during film productions. Coordinated with the director, camera operator, and sound team to achieve optimal microphone placement while remaining out of frame. Adapted boom positioning to match actor movement, camera setups, and scene requirements to maintain audio quality.
Foley Assistant
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Performed foley sound effects during recording sessions for student music and film projects. Worked with the recording team to create sounds synchronized with on-screen actions, and supported audio production by preparing and performing practical sound effects.
Foley Assistant at Music and Film Student Productions
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Performed foley sound effects during recording sessions for student music and film projects. Worked alongside the recording team to create sounds synchronized with on-screen actions. Assisted the audio production process by preparing and performing practical sound effects.
Character Designer / Storyboard Artist / 2D Animator
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026
Developed original animation projects independently from concept to final production. Created character designs, concept art, and visual development assets to support storytelling. Produced storyboards to plan scenes, camera composition, and narrative flow, and created 2D animations from initial concepts through to polished final sequences. Executed the complete independent production pipeline including concept development, visual design, animation, and post-production.
Character & Storyboard Artist
January 1, 2023 - Present
I worked on character design and storyboarding for a short animated film

Education

BA (Hons) Digital Animation at University of Hertfordshire
September 1, 2023 - May 31, 2026
BA (Hons) Digital Animation at University of Hertfordshire
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2026
BA (Hons) Digital Animation at University of Hertfordshire
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services