I am an experienced 2D animator with a BDes (Hons) in Animation from Ulster University and over four years of experience across television and studio production. I have worked in Toon Boom Harmony and CelAction, creating expressive character performances through strong posing, body language, facial expressions, timing, lip-sync and clear storytelling. My experience includes children’s television productions such as Gangsta Granny, Isadora Moon, Emerald, Tim Rex and Happy the Hoglet.…

Caoimhe Kerlin

I am an experienced 2D animator with a BDes (Hons) in Animation from Ulster University and over four years of experience across television and studio production. I have worked in Toon Boom Harmony and CelAction, creating expressive character performances through strong posing, body language, facial expressions, timing, lip-sync and clear storytelling. My experience includes children’s television productions such as Gangsta Granny, Isadora Moon, Emerald, Tim Rex and Happy the Hoglet.…

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I am an experienced 2D animator with a BDes (Hons) in Animation from Ulster University and over four years of experience across television and studio production. I have worked in Toon Boom Harmony and CelAction, creating expressive character performances through strong posing, body language, facial expressions, timing, lip-sync and clear storytelling. My experience includes children’s television productions such as Gangsta Granny, Isadora Moon, Emerald, Tim Rex and Happy the Hoglet.

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Work Experience

2D Mid Animator at ELK Studios
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2026
Animated rigged characters in Toon Boom Harmony for the children’s television production Gangsta Granny. Created expressive character performances using strong posing, body language, facial expressions, timing and lip-sync. Animated action, emotional and comedic scenes while maintaining the established visual style. Met weekly production quotas and deadlines while meeting required artistic and technical standards. Worked collaboratively within the studio pipeline using Producer and Parseс.
2D Junior Animator at JAM Media
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Animated rigged models in Toon Boom Harmony across Isadora Moon, Emerald and Tim Rex. Developed familiarity with JAM Media’s production environment, collaborative workflows and quality expectations. Created dynamic expressions and poses, including lip-sync and mouth-shape animation, and reused animation assets effectively. Adapted acting, timing and storytelling choices to suit each production’s established style and audience. Collaborated with Animation Supervisors, Leads and production staff, responded constructively to feedback, and maintained consistency and quality while meeting production schedules.
2D Junior Animator at Paper Owl Films
October 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Created 2D animation in CelAction for the preschool television series Happy the Hoglet. Animated scenes from blocking through in-betweens and clean-up, focusing on clear storytelling and expressive character acting. Maintained character and style consistency while meeting production deadlines. Collaborated remotely with the animation team and implemented feedback throughout the review process.

Education

BDes (Hons) Animation at Ulster University
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment