Hi there! I’m Filipa Vilela, a Lisbon-based motion designer, illustrator and 2D animator. I love telling stories through visuals, creating engaging animations and illustrations for a variety of clients and projects. I work across freelance and studio settings, bringing ideas to life with a friendly, collaborative approach. I thrive on turning concepts into polished visuals from concept to final render, and I’m always eager to take on new challenges in design and animation. My background spans cinema, education programs, and international collaborations, which keeps my work fresh and versatile.

Filipa Vilela

Hi there! I’m Filipa Vilela, a Lisbon-based motion designer, illustrator and 2D animator. I love telling stories through visuals, creating engaging animations and illustrations for a variety of clients and projects. I work across freelance and studio settings, bringing ideas to life with a friendly, collaborative approach. I thrive on turning concepts into polished visuals from concept to final render, and I’m always eager to take on new challenges in design and animation. My background spans cinema, education programs, and international collaborations, which keeps my work fresh and versatile.

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Hi there! I’m Filipa Vilela, a Lisbon-based motion designer, illustrator and 2D animator. I love telling stories through visuals, creating engaging animations and illustrations for a variety of clients and projects. I work across freelance and studio settings, bringing ideas to life with a friendly, collaborative approach.

I thrive on turning concepts into polished visuals from concept to final render, and I’m always eager to take on new challenges in design and animation. My background spans cinema, education programs, and international collaborations, which keeps my work fresh and versatile.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
French
Advanced
English
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

2D Animator, Illustrator at Freelancer
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2025
Freelance 2D animation, illustration and motion design for clients in Lisbon and internationally.
Designer and Motion Designer at Cacto Animation Studios
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Designer and motion designer creating concepts and visuals for animation projects and client-driven motion design.
Designer and Motion Designer (Internship) at IEFP Internship - Cacto Animation Studios
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Internship focusing on design and motion design tasks within the studio.
Civic Service at Cinema and Citizenship
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Civic service program in cinema and citizenship activities in Lyon.
Illustration; 2D Animation; Special Effects at Websérie La Triperie
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Volunteer work including illustration, 2D animation and special effects for a Lyon-based web series.
Internship at CinéDuchère
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Cultural mediation action; Communication; Video edition.

Education

Postgraduate at IADE, Lisbon
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Practical Infographics at École Émile Cohl, Lyon
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Communication Sciences, Cinema and Television at Universidade Nova de Lisboa, FCSH
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Erasmus at Università di Bologna, Escola de Letras e Bens Culturais, Italy
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services