I’m Eleanor Clarke, a freelance animator based in Manchester who loves bringing ideas to life through lively 2D animation, character work, lip-sync, and dynamic visual effects. I work remotely with flexible hours to suit clients and project timelines. I’m passionate about storytelling and collaboration, and I actively update my toolkit with TV Paint, Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Audition, and Procreate on the iPad. As a creative thinker and imaginative creator, I enjoy turning briefs into polished visuals that communicate clearly and engage audiences. I thrive both as part of a team and as a self-driven freelancer, continuously refining my craft and exploring new techniques to elevate each project.

Eleanor Clarke

I’m Eleanor Clarke, a freelance animator based in Manchester who loves bringing ideas to life through lively 2D animation, character work, lip-sync, and dynamic visual effects. I work remotely with flexible hours to suit clients and project timelines. I’m passionate about storytelling and collaboration, and I actively update my toolkit with TV Paint, Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Audition, and Procreate on the iPad. As a creative thinker and imaginative creator, I enjoy turning briefs into polished visuals that communicate clearly and engage audiences. I thrive both as part of a team and as a self-driven freelancer, continuously refining my craft and exploring new techniques to elevate each project.

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I’m Eleanor Clarke, a freelance animator based in Manchester who loves bringing ideas to life through lively 2D animation, character work, lip-sync, and dynamic visual effects. I work remotely with flexible hours to suit clients and project timelines. I’m passionate about storytelling and collaboration, and I actively update my toolkit with TV Paint, Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Audition, and Procreate on the iPad.

As a creative thinker and imaginative creator, I enjoy turning briefs into polished visuals that communicate clearly and engage audiences. I thrive both as part of a team and as a self-driven freelancer, continuously refining my craft and exploring new techniques to elevate each project.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Animator at BBC5live
February 20, 2020 - April 22, 2020
Continue work of previous work experience, I completed 6 short animations with backgrounds and compositing.
Freelance animator - personalise animation GIF at El_Clarke_Freelance
July 15, 2023 - January 30, 2024
Clients request animation GIF of themselves.
Illustrator at Starling CIO
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Created illustrations for an awareness leaflet focusing on neurodivergence in the workplace, including inclusive and diverse character designs and visuals depicting sensory experiences for educational material.
Freelance Animator at EL_Clarke_freelance (Own business)
January 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025
Remote freelance animator and educator. Taught an ASD pupil basic animation in Adobe After Effects, guiding them to animate dinosaurs/characters using scale, rotate, pan, opacity, and keyframes, with subtitles.
Animation/Concept Work Experience at BBC 5LIVE
April 30, 2020 - April 30, 2020
Participated in concept design for animation trailers, created pitches and character designs, developed backgrounds, and translated client briefs into animations. Worked on concept work for 'Hope High' and progressed from work experience into freelance work in 2020.

Education

BTec Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology - Distinction at Shrewsbury college group
September 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017
Creative media, adobe software, graphics, films and animation
Foundation Diploma Art at Shrewsbury college group
September 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
Art foundation, using variety of media/artist. Life drawing and I created paper cutouts stop motion animation
BA Hons in Animation at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
BA Hons in Animation at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
GCSE English Language - Pass at William Brookes School
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2015
GCSE English Language at Shrewsbury College Group
November 30, 0002 - November 15, 2025
BTec Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology - Distinction at Shrewsbury College Group
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Foundation Diploma Art - Merit at Shrewsbury College Group
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Bachelor Arts in Animation
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2021
Student film in our last year of university , preproduction, body language, toonboom.
Skills for Working Life EL2
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025
Skills for Working Life EL3
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025
In Employability EL2
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025
In Employability EL3
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025
Introduction to Customer Service EL4
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025
Online Workshop: Rise (Mental Health)
June 1, 2020 - November 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
    paper Storyboard Artist Portfolio

    Some storyboards throughout the years after Graduation.

    paper Portfolio 2025 animation:

    Frame by frame hand drawn animation throughout 2024-2025