Hi, I'm Jannina De La Cruz, a passionate illustrator and 2D animator with a knack for turning characters and stories into lively visuals. I specialize in frame-by-frame animation and creating expressive character rigs that move smoothly and efficiently. I enjoy collaborating with teams to craft engaging educational content and entertainment, using tools like Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator to bring ideas to life. I thrive in fast-paced projects and love helping stories come alive through color, motion, and storytelling.

Jannina De La Cruz

Hi, I'm Jannina De La Cruz, a passionate illustrator and 2D animator with a knack for turning characters and stories into lively visuals. I specialize in frame-by-frame animation and creating expressive character rigs that move smoothly and efficiently. I enjoy collaborating with teams to craft engaging educational content and entertainment, using tools like Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator to bring ideas to life. I thrive in fast-paced projects and love helping stories come alive through color, motion, and storytelling.

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Hi, I’m Jannina De La Cruz, a passionate illustrator and 2D animator with a knack for turning characters and stories into lively visuals. I specialize in frame-by-frame animation and creating expressive character rigs that move smoothly and efficiently. I enjoy collaborating with teams to craft engaging educational content and entertainment, using tools like Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator to bring ideas to life. I thrive in fast-paced projects and love helping stories come alive through color, motion, and storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

2D Animator at Snipple Animation Studios
May 1, 2018 - October 1, 2020
Created dynamic, frame-by-frame animations for characters and scenes. Designed and implemented character rigs for smooth, efficient animation. Utilized industry-standard software (e.g., Toon Boom, Adobe Animate, After Effects) to deliver high-quality visuals.
Creative Animator at Evolutions Solutions OPC
May 1, 2021 - Present
Designed and animated vibrant 2D visuals for nursery rhymes and Bible songs; created engaging character animations; developed storyboards and visuals to match song themes; collaborated with team to produce fun, interactive animations for children; used Adobe Animate for color and movement.
2D Animator / 2D Rigger at Snipple Animation Studios
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Created dynamic, frame-by-frame animations for characters and scenes. Designed and implemented character rigs for smooth, efficient animation. Utilized industry-standard software (e.g., Toon Boom, Adobe Animate, After Effects) to deliver high-quality visuals on schedule.
Illustrator / Animator at Work Asia Pte Ltd
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Created engaging 2D illustrations and animations for students. Used digital tools such as Adobe Animate and Photoshop to produce visuals. Contributed to the overall design and visuals to storytelling of the projects.
Creative Animator at Evolutions Solutions OPC
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Designed and animated vibrant 2D visuals for nursery rhymes and Bible songs. Created engaging character animations to enhance educational content. Developed storyboards and visual concepts to match song themes. Collaborated with team members to produce fun, interactive animations for children. Used animation software like Adobe Animate to bring songs to life with color and movement.
Creative Animator at Evolution Solutions OPC
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Designed and animated vibrant 2D visuals for nursery rhymes and Bible songs. Created engaging character animations to enhance educational content. Developed storyboards and visual concepts to match song themes. Collaborated with team members to produce fun, interactive animations for children. Used animation software like Adobe Animate to bring songs to life with color and movement.
Illustrator / Animator at WERK ZASIA PTE LTD
June 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Created engaging 2D illustrations and animations for students. Used Adobe Animate and Photoshop to create visuals. Contributed to overall design and visual storytelling of the project.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Computing at University of the East
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Computing at University Of The East
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Entertainment in Multimedia Computing at University Of The East
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Computing at University of the East
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
    2D Animation Demo Reel 2025

    A showcase of my animation and illustration work featuring children’s nursery rhymes, educational content, and Christian music videos. Highlights include character animation, rigging, cut-out animation, and visual storytelling created in Toon Boom Harmony.