I'm a multidisciplinary creative focused on animation, illustration, and visual storytelling, with a strong interest in art direction and cinematic world-building. I explore atmosphere, emotion, movement, and design through stylized visuals and narrative-driven concepts, building immersive worlds and expressive characters inspired by film, music, fantasy, and everyday human emotion. I'm expanding my practice across 2D/3D animation, concept development, and visual design, and I'm committed to refining both the technical and creative aspects of my work while delivering story-focused projects. I bring strategic planning, team leadership, and social media marketing know-how to collaborations, and I'm excited to contribute to the creative industries with growth-driven, innovative work.…

Giulia Gagliano

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I'm a multidisciplinary creative focused on animation, illustration, and visual storytelling, with a strong interest in art direction and cinematic world-building. I explore atmosphere, emotion, movement, and design through stylized visuals and narrative-driven concepts, building immersive worlds and expressive characters inspired by film, music, fantasy, and everyday human emotion. I'm expanding my practice across 2D/3D animation, concept development, and visual design, and I'm committed to refining both the technical and creative aspects of my work while delivering story-focused projects. I bring strategic planning, team leadership, and social media marketing know-how to collaborations, and I'm excited to contribute to the creative industries with growth-driven, innovative work.…

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I’m a multidisciplinary creative focused on animation, illustration, and visual storytelling, with a strong interest in art direction and cinematic world-building. I explore atmosphere, emotion, movement, and design through stylized visuals and narrative-driven concepts, building immersive worlds and expressive characters inspired by film, music, fantasy, and everyday human emotion.

I’m expanding my practice across 2D/3D animation, concept development, and visual design, and I’m committed to refining both the technical and creative aspects of my work while delivering story-focused projects. I bring strategic planning, team leadership, and social media marketing know-how to collaborations, and I’m excited to contribute to the creative industries with growth-driven, innovative work.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Korean
Beginner

Work Experience

Film Director and Lead Animator at University for the Creative Arts
February 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Led an industry-standard advertisement animation project, streamlined character movements, contributed to environmental design and cinematography in Maya/Blender, conducted software testing, and edited the final product for film festivals. Collaborated with a Sound Designer to curate music and synchronized sound design to emphasize a cozy, sweet film. Roles included Producer, Director, Lead Animator, Concept Artist, Environment Designer, and Editor; produced a production schedule and utilized Adobe After Effects, Premiere, TVPaint, Excel, Microsoft Suite, Blender, Autodesk Maya, and Substance Painter.
Kitchen Assistant at The Spotted Cow – Farnham, Surrey
January 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Washed dishes, adhered to health and safety guidelines, assisted in food preparation tasks, and supported chefs to improve kitchen efficiency during peak hours.
2D Animator at Haslemere Health Centre (Through UCA)
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Collaborated on a professional advertisement animation; streamlined the animation process for more fluid character movements; contributed to team projects and improved workflow efficiency; guided the team toward a successful project; engaged in client brainstorming sessions; produced a team production schedule; primarily used Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, TVPaint, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
Retail Assistant at Sports Direct – Maidstone, Kent
May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Handled transactions, maintained accurate till records, boosted sales through suggestive selling, collaborated with store managers to identify fast-selling products and restock, delivered excellent customer service and processed payments.
Barista/ Customer Service at La Dolce Vita Farnham
March 1, 2024 - Present
Maintained café cleanliness, performed cash handling duties, collaborated with team during busy periods, and operated espresso machine with care and precision.
Student Ambassador at University for the Creative Arts – Farnham, Surrey
November 1, 2023 - April 1, 2026
Learned and applied new skills rapidly to daily tasks, improved efficiency and productivity, delivered tasks within tight deadlines, provided friendly customer service, and handled challenging situations with ease.
Game Artist at OutoftheBit – Wimbledon, Merton
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Utilized Krita, Adobe Photoshop, Aseprite and Voxel to create unique images and layouts; contributed to creative brainstorming for game concepts; implemented real-world physics into game elements; improved texture mapping through professional development workshops; streamlined animation processes and collaborated with the team to improve workflow.
Volunteer Retail Assistant at The British Heart Foundation – Woking, Surrey
June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Supported stock taking and inventory management; liaised with warehouse staff to manage deliveries; provided excellent customer service and product information; sorted donations to aid fundraising and participated in promotional events to increase visibility.
Game Artist at Out of the Bit – Wimbledon, Merton
January 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Researched industry trends to keep art style relevant; generated engaging environments for player immersion; designed visually appealing gaming interfaces; used 3D modelling tools to create assets; worked with Krita, Aseprite, and Voxel to produce high-quality visuals.
Volunteer Youth Worker at NCS – Tonbridge, Kent
May 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Provided mentorship for personal growth and life skills, coordinated outdoor events to foster team building, established a safe, inclusive environment, and developed creative workshops.
Volunteer Retail Assistant at The British Heart Foundation – Woking, Surrey
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Performed day-to-day duties with efficiency, learned new skills, applied critical thinking to solve problems, and demonstrated respect and willingness to help.

Education

GCSEs at The Maplesden Noakes School
September 1, 2016 - May 1, 2021
Diploma of Higher Education: Creative Communications (Graphic Design) at MidKent College
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
BA(Hons) Animation at University for the Creative Arts – Farnham
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Retail, Healthcare
    2026 Projects Showreel
    Here is a collection of some projects I've created and worked on the past year. i am so proud of the progress achieved and the incredible work that has come out the other side. i have many more fantastic projects on the way (some of which may or may not be collaborative projects with other fellow filmmakers! :D ) A special thank you to all the staff at UCA, Farnham Animation for helping me achieve some of my proudest artworks yet. I can't wait to share more upcoming and fun projects in the near future! filmdirector animator 2danimation videoeditor advert video 3d 2d 2026…
    Lemon Water
    I wanted to experiment with various post-production techniques using both Blender and Adobe After Effects. i base a lot of my work on the surreal world; the world that the want to see but is not too far off of the world we already have. as part of my first experiment in creating a painterly scene, i went for a calm lemon water aesthetic as to highlight the warmth of summer time with accents of cold blues that weave through the night air (or in the case, blueberries and clear water). animator video lemon blender3d surreal aesthetic filmdirector videoeditor…