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.
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.
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.
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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