I’m a freelancer who specializes in Motion Design, 2D Animation, and storytelling. With over 9 years of experience in 2D animation and motion design, working on a diverse range of projects and industries, from educational, institutional, financial, advertising, and health. I’m passionate about turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals. I can manage a project from brief to final frame, working in concept, storyboarding, design, and final animation. Feel free to contact me, I'd be glad to meet you if you :) website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ email: _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

Célia Lobo

I’m a freelancer who specializes in Motion Design, 2D Animation, and storytelling. With over 9 years of experience in 2D animation and motion design, working on a diverse range of projects and industries, from educational, institutional, financial, advertising, and health. I’m passionate about turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals. I can manage a project from brief to final frame, working in concept, storyboarding, design, and final animation. Feel free to contact me, I'd be glad to meet you if you :) website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ email: _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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May 11, 2026

I’m a freelancer who specializes in Motion Design, 2D Animation, and storytelling.

With over 9 years of experience in 2D animation and motion design, working on a diverse range of projects and industries, from educational, institutional, financial, advertising, and health. I’m passionate about turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals.

I can manage a project from brief to final frame, working in concept, storyboarding, design, and final animation.

Feel free to contact me, I’d be glad to meet you if you :)

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

2D Animator / Character & Background Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Created and animated characters and backgrounds for various projects, collaborating closely with clients to achieve their vision. Focused on storytelling through animation, ensuring quality and creativity in each piece.
Motion Designer & Animator at Célia Lobo Animation
January 1, 2022 - Present
Established my own animation studio where I work on motion design and animation projects, specializing in creating educational content and promotional videos. I utilize industry-standard software to deliver high-quality animations.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Cinema at Instituto Politécnico de Tomar
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Post Graduate in Animation at Escola Superior de Artes e Design
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Financial Services, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment
    paper PULSE

    An explainer video for PULSE, an EU science project with bold goals.

    Working on this project was a true wonder.
    I had the opportunity to collaborate with good friends who happen to be amazing artists.

    paper Enter The Void

    Enter The Void is an art festival organized by IPCA, with the Guimarães Municipality’s support.

    This event focuses on inspiring artists, sharing knowledge, and building bridges between students, creatives, and professionals.

    Here’s the full project:

    paper Observatorio MATER

    Observatorio MATER is a non-profit organization aiming to help fight child abuse in Mexico.

    This video was created to launch the organization and serve as promotional content for its fundraising campaign. The results were impressive — Observatorio MATER raised enough to fund its entire first year!

    You can check here the full project:

    paper Animated Business cards

    After two years of the pandemic, we were all feeling stuck and bored at some point in our homes, so I animated this card to offer as a memento of that and offered it to new leads and friends in THU 2022.

    uniE608 Animation reel
    This is my animation reel - I hope you like it :) animator motiondesign 2Danimator explainervideo advert video promo…
    uniE608 Águas do Porto
    This is one of 3 videos I've worked on as an animator for Águas do Porto. This series of explainer videos were about the water cleaning cycle, how it works, and what people can do to help save it. CREDITS: Agency: B+ Studio: Like Film Client: Águas do Norte Creative Director: Victor Santos Illustration: Joana Rei Animation & Rigging: Célia Machado Sound Design: Artur Pires explainervideo animator motiondesigner duikrig characteranimation institutional educational…
    uniE608 Project BINGO - Bringing INnovation to onGOing water management
    A series of explaining videos about Project BINGO, what it is, and what are its areas of study. CREDITS: Studio: Like Film Client: Project Bingo Creative Director: Victor Santos Storyboard: Célia Machado Illustration: Gabriela Araújo & Joana Rei Animation: Célia Machado Matilde Sousa Sound Design: Gonçalo Bernardo explainervideo animator motiondesign…
    uniE608 Cinema São Jorge - Afim de Filmes
    Promotional spot for Afim de Filmes, an educational program of São Jorge Cinema in Lisbon, Portugal. CREDITS: Studio: Yellow Mammoth Client: Cinema São Jorge Starring: Fernando Almeida Rodrigues Director: Francisco Noras Producer: Fabi Lebre Cinematography: João Belém Gimbal Op.: Telmo Domingues 1st AC: Luís Duarte Editing: Francisco Noras Coloring: Daniel de Laranja Sound Design: Francisco Noras Storyboard: Célia Machado Animation: Célia Machado | Sofia Cachim Motion Design: Henrique Salgueiro Compositing: Célia Machado promovideo animator 2Danimator characteranimator…
    uniE608 5G Drive
    An explaining video about a 5G European network project. CREDITS: Studio: Like Film Client: 5G Drive Creative Director: Victor Santos Illustration: Joana Rei Animation: Célia Machado | Matilde Sousa Sound Design: Gonçalo Bernardo explainervideo animator motiondesign institutional…

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