Ben Allen

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Hi there! I’m a Norwich-based animator and illustrator with a BA Hons in Animation and a National Diploma in Graphic Design.

About

Hi there! I’m a Norwich-based animator and illustrator with a BA Hons in Animation and a National Diploma in Graphic Design. I specialise in 2D animation, character design, lip-sync timing, and explainer videos, bringing ideas to life from concept to final render and collaborating with teams to deliver engaging visuals for social media and product launches. I thrive on tight deadlines and enjoy turning briefs into polished, high-quality work for national and international clients.

Most of my professional experience has been with Curveball Media (2018–2022) and a broad range of freelance projects, including music videos with animated text, game cutscenes, and museum/heritage animations. I enjoy shaping visuals end-to-end—from initial idea, through storyboarding and illustration, to final animation—and I’m always keen to explore new projects and tools to push creative boundaries.

  • Joined June 2024

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Education
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services

Projects · 3

The explainer video for the car parking payment web app; Parkso. explainervideo advert

  • 2D Animator
  • Animator
  • Illustrator
  • +1

This is the animation I produced as an introduction to speakers at the Brighton SEO event in 2023 which was sponsored bt the SEO company; Dragon Metrics.

  • 2D Animator
  • Animator
  • Illustrator

Here is a showreel of pieces that I have worked on throughout my career. video explainervideo animator

  • 2D Animator
  • Illustrator
  • Motion Graphic Designer

Work experience· 9 roles

Set Designer / Backdrop Artist · Tenterton – Jack And The Beanstalk (Stage Production)Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr

Created static backdrops and set dressing for a theatre production.

Set Designer · Tenterton (Jack and the Beanstalk)Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Created static backdrops and set dressing for a stage production.

Set Designer · Tenterton ProductionJan 2025 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr

Created static backdrops and set dressing for the Tenterton production of Jack And The Beanstalk (2025).

Animator · The Mini ADHD Coach (YouTube Channel)Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr
Animator / Logo Animation · Bronte SocietyJan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr
Storyboard Artist / Animator · Heritage DoncasterJan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr
Freelance Animator / Multimedia Artist · Self-Employed / Various clientsJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos
Animator · Heritage DoncasterJan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr

Education· 6

BA Hons in Animation (2:1) · Norwich University College Of The Arts2030 – 2026
National Diploma in Graphic Design · City College Norwich2030 – 2026
BA Hons in Animation (2:1) · Norwich University College Of The Arts2030 – 2026
National Diploma in Graphic Design · City College Norwich2030 – 2026

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