Creative and detail-oriented 2D animator with a Master’s degree in 2D Animation & Stop Motion, achieving Distinction. Strong foundation in character design, illustration, and visual development, with experience creating compelling animations and explainer videos. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and skilled in delivering high-quality work in fast-paced environments, with a background across animation, visual development, and graphic design for multiple media projects.…

ELIJAH IBIRONKE

Creative and detail-oriented 2D animator with a Master’s degree in 2D Animation & Stop Motion, achieving Distinction. Strong foundation in character design, illustration, and visual development, with experience creating compelling animations and explainer videos. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and skilled in delivering high-quality work in fast-paced environments, with a background across animation, visual development, and graphic design for multiple media projects.…

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Creative and detail-oriented 2D animator with a Master’s degree in 2D Animation & Stop Motion, achieving Distinction. Strong foundation in character design, illustration, and visual development, with experience creating compelling animations and explainer videos.

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and skilled in delivering high-quality work in fast-paced environments, with a background across animation, visual development, and graphic design for multiple media projects.

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Work Experience

Customer Service Manager (Part-Time) at Ladbrokes
September 1, 2025 - Present
Provided customer service in a high-paced retail betting environment. Managed till operations and conducted accurate cash handling. Addressed and resolved customer queries related to betting and accounts. Ensured compliance with responsible gambling regulations.
Character & Background Artist / Style Development Artist at Imuu Media
February 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Created compelling character and background design concepts. Developed distinct visual styles for projects and contributed to visual storytelling through artwork. Applied principles of shape language to enhance character and environment design.
Graphic Designer at The Goodfood Guys Inc
February 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Designed eye-catching event posters and executed marketing edits to enhance promotional materials. Developed innovative visual concepts for campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Landmark Group
December 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Produced impactful event posters and performed essential marketing edits to maintain brand consistency.
2D Animator at Customer Passion Point Ltd
August 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Conceptualised and delivered engaging visual concepts. Generated imaginative concept art for various projects and designed memorable mascots. Created engaging explainer animations to simplify complex ideas.

Education

Master's - 2D Animation & Stop Motion at Teesside University
January 1, 2025 - July 29, 2026
B.Sc. - Information Science and Media Studies at Pan-Atlantic University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail
    Flower and Spear

    2D Animator and Visual Artist

    I am Elijah Ibironke, a 2D animator and visual artist with a Master’s degree with Distinction in 2D Animation and Stop Motion from Teesside University.

    I created my original animated short film, The Flower and the Spear, managing its development from concept and character design through to storyboarding, animation and compositing. My work focuses on expressive characters, emotional storytelling and stylised visuals.

    Portfolio

    View my artwork and animation projects on [ArtStation](https://www.twine.net/signin