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I am Lelde Barkāne, a 2D animator and motion graphics designer with a strong background in visual storytelling, 2D animation, and graphic design. I develop projects from concept and script to finished animated or video solutions, and I have worked on cultural, educational, and commercial projects in Latvia and internationally. My work spans from animation and storyboarding to multisensory reading experiences for visually impaired children, T-shirt design, and educational media. I love collaborating across disciplines to create clear storytelling and engaging visuals.…I am Lelde Barkāne, a 2D animator and motion graphics designer with a strong background in visual storytelling, 2D animation, and graphic design. I develop projects from concept and script to finished animated or video solutions, and I have worked on cultural, educational, and commercial projects in Latvia and internationally. My work spans from animation and storyboarding to multisensory reading experiences for visually impaired children, T-shirt design, and educational media. I love collaborating across disciplines to create clear storytelling and engaging visuals.

Lelde Barkāne

2D Animator, Motion Graphic Designer, Graphic Designer, +2

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I am Lelde Barkāne, a 2D animator and motion graphics designer with a strong background in visual storytelling, 2D animation, and graphic design. I develop projects from concept and script to finished animated or video solutions, and I have worked on cultural, educational, and commercial projects in Latvia and internationally. My work spans from animation and storyboarding to multisensory reading experiences for visually impaired children, T-shirt design, and educational media. I love collaborating across disciplines to create clear storytelling and engaging visuals.…I am Lelde Barkāne, a 2D animator and motion graphics designer with a strong background in visual storytelling, 2D animation, and graphic design. I develop projects from concept and script to finished animated or video solutions, and I have worked on cultural, educational, and commercial projects in Latvia and internationally. My work spans from animation and storyboarding to multisensory reading experiences for visually impaired children, T-shirt design, and educational media. I love collaborating across disciplines to create clear storytelling and engaging visuals.

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I am Lelde Barkāne, a 2D animator and motion graphics designer with a strong background in visual storytelling, 2D animation, and graphic design. I develop projects from concept and script to finished animated or video solutions, and I have worked on cultural, educational, and commercial projects in Latvia and internationally.

My work spans from animation and storyboarding to multisensory reading experiences for visually impaired children, T-shirt design, and educational media. I love collaborating across disciplines to create clear storytelling and engaging visuals.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Latvian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Russian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Animator at Turn My Goddamn Mind Off: The Story of Clint Malarchuk

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Created animated scenes for the documentary.

Motion Graphics Artist at LED screen advertisements

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Created motion graphic advertisements for LED screens.

Author & Designer at Tailless Fox

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Developed the story and textured illustrations for a book for visually impaired children, enhanced with Braille text and 3D-printed figures, creating a multisensory reading experience.

T-shirt Designer at Niche & Stitch

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Developed graphic designs for T-shirts including motion graphics & video editing; animation of graphic elements and typography; creation of advertising and social media videos; video editing and structuring; working with audio and rhythm; creating titles, transitions, and visual effects; preparing videos for different platforms; design and layout of posters and printed materials.

Video Creator & Editor at Latvian National Day Week (collaboration with Latvian Embassy in Norway)

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Created video content for the virtual Latvian National Day week in collaboration with the Latvian Embassy in Norway.

Illustrator at The English Bug

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Created illustrations for an English language textbook.

Graphic Design Intern at Baltic–German University Cooperation Office

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Drawing & Graphic Design Teacher at Garkalne Arts and General Education Primary School

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

Extracurricular classes for primary school children.

Illustrator at Poetry collection Dienas tēma