I'm Tz Iliev, a multidisciplinary animator and designer with a background in life-drawing and painting, who progressed into graphic design and photography before being drawn into the film industry and animation. I relocated to the UK, where I began my three-year journey in animation and helped found Joyfire Studio. Beyond creating and editing video content, I love solving creative problems for brands and teams, and I enjoy teaching as a Private Art Teacher. Working with a leading CGI studio in Eastern Europe and coordinating international animation projects for Joyfire Studio give me confidence that I can contribute to any studio with the arsenal of my abilities.…

Tz Iliev

I'm Tz Iliev, a multidisciplinary animator and designer with a background in life-drawing and painting, who progressed into graphic design and photography before being drawn into the film industry and animation. I relocated to the UK, where I began my three-year journey in animation and helped found Joyfire Studio. Beyond creating and editing video content, I love solving creative problems for brands and teams, and I enjoy teaching as a Private Art Teacher. Working with a leading CGI studio in Eastern Europe and coordinating international animation projects for Joyfire Studio give me confidence that I can contribute to any studio with the arsenal of my abilities.…

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I’m Tz Iliev, a multidisciplinary animator and designer with a background in life-drawing and painting, who progressed into graphic design and photography before being drawn into the film industry and animation. I relocated to the UK, where I began my three-year journey in animation and helped found Joyfire Studio.

Beyond creating and editing video content, I love solving creative problems for brands and teams, and I enjoy teaching as a Private Art Teacher. Working with a leading CGI studio in Eastern Europe and coordinating international animation projects for Joyfire Studio give me confidence that I can contribute to any studio with the arsenal of my abilities.

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English
Fluent
Bulgarian
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Creator & Social Media Presenter at Fuel London & Stockup Online
August 1, 2023 - November 11, 2025
Created engaging video content and contributed to social media presentations, collaborating with marketing and product teams to showcase campaigns.
Graphic Designer & Video Editor at Wild Events
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Created logos, posters and branding materials; produced video edits and social assets for events.
Head of Media and Marketing at Hallidays Hydropower
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Led media & marketing initiatives; produced posters, flyers, logos and branding templates; created video content.
Customer Service Advisor at Booking.com / T/A Rentalcars.com
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Provided customer guidance for a global platform; GDPR trained; handled escalated queries and insurance.
Concept Designer at Farecla Products Limited
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Supported award-winning bonnet design participant; concept development and making-of video composition.
Video Editor & Production Assistant at Flix Animation Ltd (BBC Studio)
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Encoded footage, organized AVID drives, managed graphics, sound, color; maintained narrative direction.
Animator at Levagio.com
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Animated explainer shorts, designed marketing materials, recorded VOs, created 3D turnarounds.
Video Editor & Videographer at Saint Philips Chapel Street
February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2019
Edited video projects and provided videography services; contributed to storytelling through visuals.
Private Art Teacher at Joyfire Studio
February 1, 2019 - November 11, 2025
Provided private art instruction, mentoring students in drawing, painting and animation fundamentals; developed tailored lesson plans.
Storyboard Artist Apprentice at Bubu Studio
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Apprentice to the lead director; contributed to directing and storyboarding across projects.
Mascot Concept Designer at Mini Mashini
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2018
Designed mascot concepts; contributed to branding assets.
Graphic Designer at Mavary
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Graphic design and visual materials production.
Designer and Painter at Crossroad Church
December 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Created interior visuals and artistic designs for church projects.

Education

Bachelor of Animation at University of Salford
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2019
National Professional High of Photography and Polygraphy at NPGPF - Sofia
September 1, 2011 - July 1, 2016

Qualifications

Animation Fundamentals
December 1, 2016 - November 11, 2025
Hand-Drawn Animation
February 1, 2017 - November 11, 2025
Digital Sketching Starter Kit
July 1, 2017 - November 11, 2025
ToonBoom Storyboard Pro Essential Training
November 1, 2017 - November 11, 2025
Supervising Animation Director
February 1, 2019 - November 11, 2025
Story and Character Development for Animation
February 1, 2019 - November 11, 2025
Oscar-Winning Animation Direction
February 1, 2019 - November 11, 2025
Character Drawing Course
May 1, 2019 - November 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Software & Internet

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