I am a newly graduated animator and designer with a passion for producing bold and memorable images and sequences. I am a fast learner and excited to improve my skills. I have freelanced for GeoWaffle and contributed art and marketing for indie projects, and I enjoy collaborating under tight deadlines to bring creative briefs to life.…

Eira Bagenal

I am a newly graduated animator and designer with a passion for producing bold and memorable images and sequences. I am a fast learner and excited to improve my skills. I have freelanced for GeoWaffle and contributed art and marketing for indie projects, and I enjoy collaborating under tight deadlines to bring creative briefs to life.…

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I am a newly graduated animator and designer with a passion for producing bold and memorable images and sequences. I am a fast learner and excited to improve my skills.
I have freelanced for GeoWaffle and contributed art and marketing for indie projects, and I enjoy collaborating under tight deadlines to bring creative briefs to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Design Consultant at GeoWaffle
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Edited an indie visual novel’s writing, workshoped ideas and design; created marketing campaigns; built monthly, weekly and daily task sheets to meet deadlines; ensured brand consistency by aligning visuals with the game's voice and themes.
Inker and Inbetweener at Departure (short film)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Supported a team by inking and inbetweening a specific shot to meet deadline, specifications and style.
Illustrator at Encore (No.6 fanzine)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Produced an illustration to specification in a collaborative environment.
Operations Partner at John Lewis & Partners
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Under time pressure located, moved and displayed stock and resolved customer enquiries efficiently and flexibly. Responsible for training new employees and managed a department both individually and as part of a team.
Film Programmer at Broadway Film Programming
January 1, 2025 - Present
Formed and administrated a film programming group in collaboration with a local cinema and film club.
Lead Animator at Toasted Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Arranged meetings, workshopped animation style and collaborated with the design, concept art and programming teams to determine desired animation style within technical parameters and in line with the game’s design pillars.
Freelance Design Consultant / Marketing for GeoWaffle at GeoWaffle
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Edited an indie visual novel’s writing, workshop ideas and design, and created marketing campaigns; built monthly, weekly and daily task sheets to manage deadlines; ensured brand consistency with the game’s voice, ethics, and themes.
Inker / Inbetween Artist at Departure (Short Film) – Freelance
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Supported the team by inking and inbetweening a specific shot to meet deadline, specifications, and style.
Special Mention at UK Animation & Music Festival
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Special mention for short film ‘Bug D’amour’ at the 2025 festival.
Festival Selection at Hertfordshire Film Festival
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Selected short film ‘Bug D’amour’ for screening.

Education

BA (Hons) 2D Digital Animation at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Hertfordshire Regional College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
BA (Hons) 2D Digital Animation (2:1) at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Foundation Diploma in art and design (Merit) at Hertfordshire Regional College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Other, Software & Internet
    uniE608 Animation Showreel
    A demo reel of some recent animated work for a variety of personal and freelance projects. If you're interested in learning more about specific projects, please visit my website](https://www.twine.net/signin animator video…
    uniE608 Bug D'Amour
    A short film I directed, produced and animated in university, inspired by the gaming culture of French internet cafés in the early 2000s. This project inspired me to learn Blender and pushed my character design and action animation skills. It was selected for the Hertfordshire Film Festival and received a special mention from the UK Animated & Music Video Festival. It is scored by the incredible Travis Taylor](https://www.twine.net/signin animation shortfilm animator…

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