Looks like you have JavaScript disabled. For the full Twine experience, you will need to re-enable it.

I am a freelance illustrator and animator based in Sheffield, with over 8 years working in the creative industry across design agencies and studios. I mainly animate and illustrate for brands across marketing platforms, and also occasionally lecture on motion, graphic design and illustration. I work from my home studio with my dog Ernie. I occasionally lecture at Sheffield Hallam University on motion, graphic design and illustration, while continuing to collaborate with clients on branding, advertising and TV projects.…I am a freelance illustrator and animator based in Sheffield, with over 8 years working in the creative industry across design agencies and studios. I mainly animate and illustrate for brands across marketing platforms, and also occasionally lecture on motion, graphic design and illustration. I work from my home studio with my dog Ernie. I occasionally lecture at Sheffield Hallam University on motion, graphic design and illustration, while continuing to collaborate with clients on branding, advertising and TV projects.

Emily Redfearn

Freelance Digital Illustrator, Animator, Motion Graphic Designer, +4





I am a freelance illustrator and animator based in Sheffield, with over 8 years working in the creative industry across design agencies and studios. I mainly animate and illustrate for brands across marketing platforms, and also occasionally lecture on motion, graphic design and illustration. I work from my home studio with my dog Ernie. I occasionally lecture at Sheffield Hallam University on motion, graphic design and illustration, while continuing to collaborate with clients on branding, advertising and TV projects.…I am a freelance illustrator and animator based in Sheffield, with over 8 years working in the creative industry across design agencies and studios. I mainly animate and illustrate for brands across marketing platforms, and also occasionally lecture on motion, graphic design and illustration. I work from my home studio with my dog Ernie. I occasionally lecture at Sheffield Hallam University on motion, graphic design and illustration, while continuing to collaborate with clients on branding, advertising and TV projects.

Available to hire

I am a freelance illustrator and animator based in Sheffield, with over 8 years working in the creative industry across design agencies and studios. I mainly animate and illustrate for brands across marketing platforms, and also occasionally lecture on motion, graphic design and illustration. I work from my home studio with my dog Ernie.

I occasionally lecture at Sheffield Hallam University on motion, graphic design and illustration, while continuing to collaborate with clients on branding, advertising and TV projects.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

3D Animation

Expert

Video Advert

Expert

Advertising Illustration

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator & Animator at Self-employed

January 1, 2020 - Present

As a freelance illustrator and animator, I have developed strong skills in software proficiency, art direction, project management, storyboarding, video editing, character design, animation production, and digital and print design. I mainly create work combining illustration and animation across advertising, branding, TV, and social media for clients such as Lidl, Formula 2 & 3, the Premier League, Vodafone, Quorn, DCMS, and more. My motion process blends After Effects and frame-by-frame methods, with storyboarding and animatics playing key roles. I also prepare artwork for print and packaging, including beer cans, drinking glasses, and merchandise.

Motion Designer at Clay Creative

December 31, 2020 - July 22, 2025

I was the sole motion designer at an internal agency for Global Brands Limited, responsible for creating all animated video content for drinks brands such as Hooch and Franklin & Sons tonics. I managed monthly content schedules, collaborated with project managers and graphic designers across digital outputs, and used After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator. I enhanced my leadership skills by directing photo shoots and leading project campaigns.

Designer at Side By Side

December 31, 2019 - July 22, 2025

I worked in a small studio setting to create bespoke typography and fonts, conduct product photo shoots, animate and edit video content, and create illustrations for various brands. The small team environment strengthened my ability to take art direction effectively.

Intern / Freelance Designer at Jaywing

June 30, 2017 - July 22, 2025

Interned and freelanced for Jaywing, gaining foundational knowledge of graphic design within a large agency design team. Learned to work on briefs and manage time against deadlines and team requirements.

Freelance Illustrator & Animator at Self-Employed / Freelance

January 1, 2020 - Present

Freelance illustration and animation delivering motion graphics and illustration for brands across advertising, branding, TV and social media. Proficient in After Effects; experienced in storyboarding, animatics, project management and print design for packaging and merchandise. Clients include Lidl, Formula 2 & 3, the Premier League, Vodafone, Quorn and DCMS.

Motion Designer at Clay Creative

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Sole motion designer for an internal agency producing animated video content for Global Brands Limited; managed monthly content schedule and collaborated with brand project managers and graphic design team across all digital outputs. Proficient in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator; led photo shoots and campaigns.

Designer at Side By Side

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Created bespoke typography and fonts, produced product photography, animated/edited video content and illustrated for various brands. Worked in a small studio of three, developing art direction and collaborative skills.

Intern at Jaywing

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Interned at Jaywing before being taken on as a freelance designer. Gained foundational graphic design knowledge and experience working within a large agency team, learning to manage briefs and deadlines.