Hi, I’m Brie Bailey—a multidisciplinary visual storyteller, educator, and creative director with a background in 2D animation, editorial illustration, and design. I love crafting engaging content for young audiences and collaborating with clients to bring bold ideas to life through motion, editorial illustration, and educational visuals. I’m drawn to freelance and collaborative projects that blend art, storytelling, and practical pedagogy. I focus on consistent visual storytelling, scalable workflows, and delivering high-quality animations and illustrations for long-term projects.

Brie Bailey

Hi, I’m Brie Bailey—a multidisciplinary visual storyteller, educator, and creative director with a background in 2D animation, editorial illustration, and design. I love crafting engaging content for young audiences and collaborating with clients to bring bold ideas to life through motion, editorial illustration, and educational visuals. I’m drawn to freelance and collaborative projects that blend art, storytelling, and practical pedagogy. I focus on consistent visual storytelling, scalable workflows, and delivering high-quality animations and illustrations for long-term projects.

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Hi, I’m Brie Bailey—a multidisciplinary visual storyteller, educator, and creative director with a background in 2D animation, editorial illustration, and design. I love crafting engaging content for young audiences and collaborating with clients to bring bold ideas to life through motion, editorial illustration, and educational visuals.

I’m drawn to freelance and collaborative projects that blend art, storytelling, and practical pedagogy. I focus on consistent visual storytelling, scalable workflows, and delivering high-quality animations and illustrations for long-term projects.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Ghost Ship Gallery
January 1, 2020 - Present
Directed creative strategy and visual storytelling for gallery exhibitions; oversaw branding, content production, and artist collaborations.
Freelance Content Creator & Marketing Specialist at Various Clients
January 1, 2020 - Present
Developed digital content and marketing assets for a diverse client base, integrating 2D animation, illustration, and pedagogy.

Education

Bachelor of Art at University of Minnesota
September 1, 2006 - May 14, 2010
Creative Writing, Spanish, Photography
Bachelor of Arts at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Certificate/Study - Art & Design at Minneapolis College of Art & Design
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Certificate - Art & Design at Minneapolis College of Art & Design
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Animation Industry Essentials Certificate at New York University
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Continuing Education - Illustration & Sequential Art Studies at New York University
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
Continuing Education - Fine Art: Painting, Drawing, Color Theory at New York Academy of Art
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026

Qualifications

Animation Industry Essentials Certificate
January 1, 2025 - March 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services