I'm Ben Allen, an animator and illustrator from Norwich in Norfolk in the UK with over 8 years experience working in the industry. I specialise in 2D motion graphics and have worked on many types of projects such as instructional videos, advertising, narrative driven projects but predominately on explainers. If you would like to learn more about my skill set and the work I have previously done, please read my CV that is attached to this application. Thank you so much. Ben…

Ben Allen

I'm Ben Allen, an animator and illustrator from Norwich in Norfolk in the UK with over 8 years experience working in the industry. I specialise in 2D motion graphics and have worked on many types of projects such as instructional videos, advertising, narrative driven projects but predominately on explainers. If you would like to learn more about my skill set and the work I have previously done, please read my CV that is attached to this application. Thank you so much. Ben…

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I’m Ben Allen, an animator and illustrator from Norwich in Norfolk in the UK with over 8 years experience working in the industry. I specialise in 2D motion graphics and have worked on many types of projects such as instructional videos, advertising, narrative driven projects but predominately on explainers. If you would like to learn more about my skill set and the work I have previously done, please read my CV that is attached to this application. Thank you so much.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Animator at Curveball Media
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Specialized in producing animation for explainer videos, independently or in collaboration with other animators; created visuals for projects and social media; managed tight deadlines to deliver high-quality work for national and international clients.
Animator at Heritage Doncaster
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Created animated videos about the life of three women in Doncaster’s history; storyboarding, creating illustrations and animation for one-minute pieces.
Set Designer at Tenterton Production
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Created static backdrops and set dressing for the Tenterton production of Jack And The Beanstalk (2025).
Freelance Animator / Multimedia Artist at Self-Employed / Various clients
January 1, 2022 - Present
Independently produced animations for music videos with animated text synced to lyrics, created accompanying illustrations and assets, and contributed to podcast visuals and explainer videos.
Set Designer at Tenterton (Jack and the Beanstalk)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created static backdrops and set dressing for a stage production.

Education

BA Hons in Animation (2:1) at Norwich University College Of The Arts
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
National Diploma in Graphic Design at City College Norwich
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
BA Hons in Animation (2:1) at Norwich University College Of The Arts
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
National Diploma in Graphic Design at City College Norwich
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

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Industry Experience

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