I Make Things Move I’m Izabela Melamed, a 2D animator, creative director, animation director, and visual storyteller based in Sofia. With over 20 years of international experience across animated film and video production, I lead projects from early concept and scripting through storyboarding, animatics, graphics, and final delivery. I’ve worked on everything from traditional and digital 2D animation to motion graphics and corporate/educational video production, often in remote and international co-productions across the US, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. I enjoy directing creative teams, shaping strong visual development, and building efficient production pipelines so each project communicates clearly and connects with its audience.

Izabela Melamed

I Make Things Move I’m Izabela Melamed, a 2D animator, creative director, animation director, and visual storyteller based in Sofia. With over 20 years of international experience across animated film and video production, I lead projects from early concept and scripting through storyboarding, animatics, graphics, and final delivery. I’ve worked on everything from traditional and digital 2D animation to motion graphics and corporate/educational video production, often in remote and international co-productions across the US, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. I enjoy directing creative teams, shaping strong visual development, and building efficient production pipelines so each project communicates clearly and connects with its audience.

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I Make Things Move

I’m Izabela Melamed, a 2D animator, creative director, animation director, and visual storyteller based in Sofia. With over 20 years of international experience across animated film and video production, I lead projects from early concept and scripting through storyboarding, animatics, graphics, and final delivery.

I’ve worked on everything from traditional and digital 2D animation to motion graphics and corporate/educational video production, often in remote and international co-productions across the US, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. I enjoy directing creative teams, shaping strong visual development, and building efficient production pipelines so each project communicates clearly and connects with its audience.

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Language

Bulgarian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Hebrew (modern)
Intermediate
Russian
Advanced

Work Experience

Video Creator & Graphic Designer at LabLynx Atlanta (remote)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Created branded video content, educational media, motion graphics, and graphic assets for software products and corporate communications. Developed visual materials that explain complex software concepts and product functionality. Produced video and graphic content supporting product launches and platform rollouts.
Independent Creative Director, Animator & Video Creator at Independent (remote)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2020
Directed and produced promotional, educational, commercial, and illustrative video projects from concept and script through final delivery. Created storyboards, animation, motion graphics, graphic design, and visual development for clients worldwide. Managed full production workflows including creative development, animation, editing, and post-production.
Storyboard Artist & Creative Coordinator; Lead 2D Animator at Shugars hack Animation
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Worked as storyboard artist and lead 2D animator for a US broadcast television series produced for Comedy Central. Supervised animation workflows, quality control, and creative production. Coordinated production teams and maintained animation pipelines.
Project Manager & Creative Supervisor at Nightlife.bg / Net4You (remote)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Led creative development and project management for an interactive virtual reality platform. Created concept art, visual assets, character animation, and production workflows.
Storyboard Artist (Paid Internship) at Wild Brain (San Francisco, CA, USA)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Created storyboards for highly town heroes, a 3D animated television series produced for Disney Channel.
Head of Pre-Production & Animation Director at Disk-In Animation & Multimedia (Tel Aviv, Israel)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Directed and supervised animated television dramas, commercials, and international co-productions. Led storyboarding, pre-production, animation direction, and creative supervision. Worked on the 55-minute animated feature Rash i (USA/Israel/UK/Bulgaria).
Animation Director, Project Manager, Pre-Production Lead at Anima Studios (Tel Aviv, Israel)
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1999
Directed, storyboarded, and supervised production for 30+ animated short films, broadcast projects, and television commercials. Managed multiple projects and coordinated creative and technical teams. Contributed across international co-productions involving the US, UK, France, Belgium, Italy, and Bulgaria, and supported additional roles across various studios including animation producer and creative coordinator.

Education

Associate of Arts (A.A.), Film/TV Production — Animation at De Anza College
October 1, 2002 - May 1, 2005

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment