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.

About

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.

  • Joined May 2026

Languages

  • ItalianFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianAdvanced
  • FrenchIntermediate
  • KoreanBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Gaming
  • Retail
  • Healthcare

Projects · 2

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

  • 1st Assistant Director
  • 2D Animator
  • 2nd Assistant Director
  • +7

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

  • 3D Designer
  • Animator
  • Art Director
  • +5

Work experience· 11 roles

Film Director and Lead Animator · University for the Creative ArtsFeb 2025 – Oct 2025 · 9 mos

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 · The Spotted Cow – Farnham, SurreyJan 2025 – Jun 2025 · 6 mos

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 · Haslemere Health Centre (Through UCA)Jan 2025 – May 2025 · 5 mos

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 · Sports Direct – Maidstone, KentMay 2024 – Sep 2024 · 5 mos
Barista/ Customer Service · La Dolce Vita FarnhamMar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos
Student Ambassador · University for the Creative Arts – Farnham, SurreyNov 2023 – Apr 2026 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Game Artist · OutoftheBit – Wimbledon, MertonJan 2023 – Apr 2023 · 4 mos
Volunteer Retail Assistant · The British Heart Foundation – Woking, SurreyJun 2022 – Sep 2022 · 4 mos

Education

GCSEs · The Maplesden Noakes School2016 – 2021
Diploma of Higher Education: Creative Communications (Graphic Design) · MidKent College2021 – 2023
BA(Hons) Animation · University for the Creative Arts – Farnham2023 – 2026

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