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Hi, I’m Epiphany Highley, a 2D animator and storyboard artist with over a decade of independent client experience creating custom animated videos, character-driven shorts, and illustrated stories.\n\nI own the full production pipeline—from concept and storyboard to character design, illustration, animation, voice-over, and final edit—and I thrive on clear communication, fast turnaround, and high-quality finishes when collaborating with remote teams and direct clients.…Hi, I’m Epiphany Highley, a 2D animator and storyboard artist with over a decade of independent client experience creating custom animated videos, character-driven shorts, and illustrated stories.\n\nI own the full production pipeline—from concept and storyboard to character design, illustration, animation, voice-over, and final edit—and I thrive on clear communication, fast turnaround, and high-quality finishes when collaborating with remote teams and direct clients.

Epiphany Highley

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Animator, 2D Animator, Character Designer, +4

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Hi, I’m Epiphany Highley, a 2D animator and storyboard artist with over a decade of independent client experience creating custom animated videos, character-driven shorts, and illustrated stories.\n\nI own the full production pipeline—from concept and storyboard to character design, illustration, animation, voice-over, and final edit—and I thrive on clear communication, fast turnaround, and high-quality finishes when collaborating with remote teams and direct clients.…Hi, I’m Epiphany Highley, a 2D animator and storyboard artist with over a decade of independent client experience creating custom animated videos, character-driven shorts, and illustrated stories.\n\nI own the full production pipeline—from concept and storyboard to character design, illustration, animation, voice-over, and final edit—and I thrive on clear communication, fast turnaround, and high-quality finishes when collaborating with remote teams and direct clients.

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Hi, I’m Epiphany Highley, a 2D animator and storyboard artist with over a decade of independent client experience creating custom animated videos, character-driven shorts, and illustrated stories.\n\nI own the full production pipeline—from concept and storyboard to character design, illustration, animation, voice-over, and final edit—and I thrive on clear communication, fast turnaround, and high-quality finishes when collaborating with remote teams and direct clients.

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Lead Animator, 2D Animator, Independent Consultant

January 1, 2025 - August 13, 2025

Lead and executed 2D animation projects including storyboarding, voice overs, illustrating, video and audio editing. Roles included storyboarding, character design, graphics, and original story creation. Skilled in Adobe Animate, Adobe After Effects, and Photoshop. Consultant supporting a wide variety of animation and creative projects across 2015 to 2025.

Customer Service Specialist at Catapult Fundraising

August 1, 2025 - August 13, 2025

Performed data entry, customer service, and client care duties, delivering effective support and communication with clients.

Administrative Assistant at Freedom Team LLC

January 1, 2023 - Present

Responsible for data entry, customer service, filing, and organizational support to maintain office efficiency.

Lead Animator / 2D Animator / Independent Consultant

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2026

Lead Animator and independent consultant responsible for 2D animation, storyboarding, voice overs, illustrating, and video/audio editing. Worked across multiple projects delivering custom animated videos and original stories, using Adobe Animate, After Effects, and Photoshop to create polished visuals and cohesive sequences.

Customer Service Specialist at Catapult Fundraising

February 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025

Provided data entry, customer service, and client care support for fundraising campaigns, ensuring accurate records, timely responses, and positive client experiences.

Lead Animator at Epiphany Highley Animation

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2026

Lead Animator and Independent Consultant responsible for storyboarding, 2D animation, illustrations, and video/audio editing. Collaborated on custom animated video productions and character design, utilizing Adobe Animate, After Effects, and Photoshop to deliver polished visuals.

Independent 2D Animator & Illustrator at Riseo Animation (Self-Employed)

January 1, 2015 - Present

Produces custom 2D animated videos for direct clients across promotional, narrative, and YouTube/Social media formats — from initial concept through the final delivery. Leads full pre-production: script collaboration, storyboarding, character and background design, and animatic process. Animates in Adobe Animate using frame-by-frame, symbol/rig-based, and tweened workflows; composed and finished in Adobe After Effects. Direct voice-over performances, integrating dialogue with music and SFX in final project. Editing, coloring, and delivering final video in full 4k quality. Maintained a 5-star client review average across Fiverr, and direct clients.