I'm Federica Ferri, essentially, a nerd artist who finds joy in crafting and making cinema, illustrated books and animation. I'm Italian, born in 1998, I've been studying art since Highschool, in 2019 I've graduated at the Accademia Teatro alla Scala in SFX makeup for cinema and ultimately I have a barcelor degree in Cinema and film production, I'm specialised in Illustration and animation, both stop motion and 2D. I can do from children's books illustrations to graphic design, from 2D animation and storyboarding to production management to post production, from corrective cinematic makeup to SFX monster silicone masks. In a work environment I'm always taking responsibility and accountability, I've a passion for production management while having practical skills and artistic talent. I'm a quick problem solver and during a brainstorm I'm at my best doodling and sketching. I've a grate sense of time and production, I manage deadlines brilliantly.

Federica Ferri

I'm Federica Ferri, essentially, a nerd artist who finds joy in crafting and making cinema, illustrated books and animation. I'm Italian, born in 1998, I've been studying art since Highschool, in 2019 I've graduated at the Accademia Teatro alla Scala in SFX makeup for cinema and ultimately I have a barcelor degree in Cinema and film production, I'm specialised in Illustration and animation, both stop motion and 2D. I can do from children's books illustrations to graphic design, from 2D animation and storyboarding to production management to post production, from corrective cinematic makeup to SFX monster silicone masks. In a work environment I'm always taking responsibility and accountability, I've a passion for production management while having practical skills and artistic talent. I'm a quick problem solver and during a brainstorm I'm at my best doodling and sketching. I've a grate sense of time and production, I manage deadlines brilliantly.

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I’m Federica Ferri, essentially, a nerd artist who finds joy in crafting and making cinema, illustrated books and animation. I’m Italian, born in 1998, I’ve been studying art since Highschool, in 2019 I’ve graduated at the Accademia Teatro alla Scala in SFX makeup for cinema and ultimately I have a barcelor degree in Cinema and film production, I’m specialised in Illustration and animation, both stop motion and 2D. I can do from children’s books illustrations to graphic design, from 2D animation and storyboarding to production management to post production, from corrective cinematic makeup to SFX monster silicone masks.

In a work environment I’m always taking responsibility and accountability, I’ve a passion for production management while having practical skills and artistic talent. I’m a quick problem solver and during a brainstorm I’m at my best doodling and sketching. I’ve a grate sense of time and production, I manage deadlines brilliantly.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator / Concept Artist / Graphic Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Illustration, concept art, and graphic design projects for various clients.
2D Stop Motion Animation Generalist at Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Production and realization of animated audio/video content.
Art Director - Indie Game Production at Illusion Love
January 1, 2025 - Present
Lead art direction for 2D and 3D departments in development of a survival horror video game.
Illustration Artist / Graphic Designer at Freelance / Milano-based studios
January 1, 2017 - Present
Logo design, digital and traditional illustration, pre-production visual development.
Art Director - Indie Game Production at Independent Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Art direction for indie game projects, overseeing 2D/3D asset visuals and concept pipelines.
Freelance 2D Stop Motion Animation Generalist
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance work on 2D stop-motion animation and generalist tasks including design, animation, and production coordination.
2D Motion Animation Generalist
January 1, 2024 - Present
Production and realization of audio/video animated content.
SFX Makeup Artist
January 1, 2018 - Present
Realization of prosthetic film, beauty and corrective makeup.
2D Stop Motion Animation Generalist at Freelance / Milan Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Production and realization of audio-visual animated content; SFX makeup and prop work; stop-motion setup and character animation.
Art Director at Illusion Love (production company)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Art direction of 2D and 3D departments in the production of a survival horror video game.
Set Builder and Scenographer at Mammafotogramma Collab
January 1, 2025 - Present
Design and construction of miniatures, set and stage elements and props at the Mammafotogramma studio.
Workshop Collaborator at Cosplay Studio, Milan
October 1, 2021 - October 4, 2025
Collaborated on workshop projects; roles included colourist, mould maker, SFX, prop maker and concept artist.
Illustrator - Concept Artist - Graphic Designer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Logo design, digital and traditional illustration, and visual development work for various clients.
SFX Makeup Artist at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Realization of prosthetic makeup for film, beauty and corrective applications.
2D Stop Motion Animation Generalist at Independent Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Continued production and realization of animated content, including SFX and makeup coordination.
Illustrator - Concept Artist - Graphic Designer
January 1, 2017 - Present
Logo design, digital and traditional illustration, pre-production visual development.
Art Director - Indie Game Production at Illusion Love
January 1, 2025 - Present
Art direction for a survival horror video game; overseeing 2D and 3D departments in production.
Business Partner, Concept Artist, Colourist at Cosplay Studio
October 1, 2021 - October 4, 2025
Workshop collaborator at Cosplay Studio, Milan; colorist, prop maker, SFX, makeup and concept artist.
2D Stop Motion Animator Generalist
January 1, 2024 - Present
Production and realization of audio/video animated content.
SFX Makeup Artist
February 1, 2018 - Present
Realization of prosthetic film, beauty and corrective makeup.

Education

SFX Makeup Master Course at Accademia Teatro Alla Scala
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Advanced Concept Art Course at Super Arte Applicata School
April 13, 2021 - May 18, 2021
Training in Comics/Illustration at Scuola Internazionale di Comics Milano
November 13, 2019 - February 19, 2020
Advanced Concept Art Course at Milano Advanced Concept Art Course – Scuola Super Arte Applicata
April 13, 2021 - May 18, 2021
Bachelor's Degree at Civica Scuola Luchino Visconti
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Basic Concept Art Course at Super Arte Applicata School
February 9, 2021 - March 19, 2021
SFX Makeup Master Course at Accademia Teatro Alla Scala
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Set Builder and Scenic Designer at Mamma Foto Gramm a Collab
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Certificate of attendance - Short course in ZBrush at Scuola Comics Milano
November 13, 2019 - February 19, 2020
Training Master Class - Painting on Silicone (English) at Viva FX
February 11, 2020 - February 12, 2020
Character Design Advanced at Super Arte Aplicata School
April 15, 2021 - May 19, 2021
Basic & Advanced Concept Art at Super Arte Aplicata School
April 13, 2021 - May 18, 2021
Diploma at Accademia del Teatro alla Scala
January 11, 2030 - October 4, 2025
3D Modeling and Sculpting with Z-Brush at Scuola Internazionale di Comics Milano
November 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Training Master Class - Painting on Silicone at Viva FX
February 11, 2020 - February 12, 2020
Character Designer Advanced at Superior Art Attica School
April 15, 2021 - May 19, 2021
SFX Makeup Master Course at Accademia Teatro Alla Scala
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Basic & Advanced Concept Art at Superior Art Attica School
April 13, 2021 - May 18, 2021
Diploma at Accademia del Teatro alla Scala
January 11, 2030 - October 4, 2025
3D Modeling and Sculpting with ZBrush Course at Scuola Internazionale di Comics Milano
November 13, 2019 - February 19, 2020
SFX Makeup Master Course at Accademia Teatro alla Scala
February 2, 2018 - February 2, 2019
Training Master Class - Painting on Silicone at Viva FX
November 2, 2020 - December 2, 2020
Character Design Advanced at Super Arte Applicata School
April 15, 2021 - May 19, 2021
Basic & Advanced Concept Art at Super Arte Applicata School
April 13, 2021 - May 18, 2021
Certificate of attendance - Introduction to ZBrush at Scuola Comics Milano
January 11, 2030 - October 4, 2025

Qualifications

SFX Makeup Master Course - Accademia Teatro Alla Scala
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Advanced Concept Art Course - Super Arte Applicata School
April 13, 2021 - May 18, 2021
Certificate of Attendance - Introduction to ZBrush
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
SFX Makeup Master Course
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Art Director - Game Production
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Certificate of Attendance - Short Course in ZBrush
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
SFX MAKEUP ARTIST Master Course
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Certificate of attendance - Short course in ZBrush
November 13, 2019 - February 19, 2020
Training Master Class - Painting on Silicone
February 11, 2020 - February 12, 2020
Character Design Advanced - Super Arte Aplicata School
April 15, 2021 - May 19, 2021
SFX Makeup Master Course
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Basic & Advanced Concept Art
April 13, 2021 - May 18, 2021
Diploma - Accademia del Teatro Alla Scala
January 11, 2030 - October 4, 2025
3D Modeling and Sculpting with Z-Brush
November 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Training Master Class - Painting on Silicone
February 11, 2020 - February 12, 2020
Character Designer Advanced
April 15, 2021 - May 19, 2021
SFX Makeup Master Course
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Basic & Advanced Concept Art
April 13, 2021 - May 18, 2021
Diploma
January 11, 2030 - October 4, 2025
Certificate of Attendance - Introduction to ZBrush
January 11, 2030 - October 4, 2025
SFX Makeup Master Course
February 2, 2018 - February 2, 2019
3D Modeling and Sculpting with ZBrush
November 13, 2019 - February 19, 2020
Training Master Class - Painting on Silicone
November 2, 2020 - December 2, 2020
Basic & Advanced Concept Art
April 13, 2021 - May 18, 2021
Character Design Advanced
April 15, 2021 - May 19, 2021

Industry Experience

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