I’m a digital illustrator and 2D animator with a strong passion for bringing characters and stories to life. I’m drawn to action-packed, exciting cartoon projects as well as more nuanced, story-driven worlds with immersive environments.…

Diana-Maria Furtună

I’m a digital illustrator and 2D animator with a strong passion for bringing characters and stories to life. I’m drawn to action-packed, exciting cartoon projects as well as more nuanced, story-driven worlds with immersive environments.…

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I’m a digital illustrator and 2D animator with a strong passion for bringing characters and stories to life. I’m drawn to action-packed, exciting cartoon projects as well as more nuanced, story-driven worlds with immersive environments.

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Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Japanese
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Work Experience

2D Animator - BBC Symphony Orchestra Project (Animator) at Nottingham Trent University
October 22, 2025 - January 12, 2026
Contributed to a 2D animation project for the BBC Symphony Orchestra, participating in group meetings and ensuring information flow between team members; gave constructive feedback to improve animation outcomes; researched themes, artistic styles, and 2D animation techniques using Toon Boom Harmony.
2D Animator - Generalist at De Montfort University (Monfort) / Project work (as listed)
October 6, 2024 - June 5, 2025
Responsible for animation direction and generalist animation tasks. Contributed across pre-production, production, and post-production animation workflows. Developed visual assets and animation sequences while adhering to project milestones and deadlines. Applied reviewer feedback to improve animation quality, and adapted production plans to overcome technical and scheduling challenges.
Travel & Tourism Agency Intern - Sales and Marketing Activities at Just Smile and Travel
July 27, 2021 - September 10, 2021
Supported sales and marketing activities: assisted during client meetings with potential customers, sent offer emails, posted offers on the agency’s social media platforms, and contributed to everyday operations including food service and supervising children during camp activities. Helped ensure used equipment was prepared and put away daily, and participated in camp activities.
Summer Camp Supervisor (Volunteer) at Episcop Melchisedec Foundation
July 19, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Supervised children during summer camp activities; interacted with and ensured the safety of children; served food; participated in camp activities; ensured equipment preparation and daily organization.

Education

Masters of Arts at Nottingham Trent University
September 15, 2025 - July 8, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) at De Montfort University
October 3, 2022 - June 13, 2025
Baccalaureate Diploma at 'Tudor Vianu' National College of Computer Science
September 10, 2018 - June 16, 2022

Qualifications

Driving Licence (Category B1/B)
January 10, 2022 - January 10, 2032
IC3 certification (Microsoft Office)
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026
2D character animation in Toon Boom Harmony (scene composition; frame-by-frame)
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026
Digital illustration in Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Photoshop, Procreate
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026
Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects (scene composition; video editing effects)
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
    2026 Graduate 2D Showreel
    This is my 2D animation showreel from the ending of my Master's course in Animation. Animation software used in this video: ToonBoom Harmony, OpenToonz, ToonSquid Video edited in CapCut Song: ‘Inspiring Minimal’ by penguinmusic animator showreel…
    Moon Shine
    A character portrait focusing on showing the features of the character with high-contrast tones illustrator characterdesign…
    Mermaid Curiosity
    I'm sharing a digital illustration that I finished last month in the creative spirit of 'Mermay'. I wanted to capture a moment of curiosity with a well-defined pose. I went for a greenish colour palette with yellow accents to emphasise the upper body area as a focal point. illustrator clipstudiopaint…