Emerging 2D Animator with a strong foundation in illustration, visual storytelling, and concept development. Motivated to contribute to creative teams in animation, games, or digital media while continuing to develop professional animation skills and a strong portfolio. I have proven experience in concept development and visual ideation, strengths in 2D illustration and design for characters, props, and environments, and the ability to translate briefs into clear visual outcomes. I am adept at adapting designs based on client or audience feedback and have a solid understanding of visual storytelling and composition, along with experience managing freelance work and client expectations.…

Katelyn Kershaw

Emerging 2D Animator with a strong foundation in illustration, visual storytelling, and concept development. Motivated to contribute to creative teams in animation, games, or digital media while continuing to develop professional animation skills and a strong portfolio. I have proven experience in concept development and visual ideation, strengths in 2D illustration and design for characters, props, and environments, and the ability to translate briefs into clear visual outcomes. I am adept at adapting designs based on client or audience feedback and have a solid understanding of visual storytelling and composition, along with experience managing freelance work and client expectations.…

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Emerging 2D Animator with a strong foundation in illustration, visual storytelling, and concept development. Motivated to contribute to creative teams in animation, games, or digital media while continuing to develop professional animation skills and a strong portfolio.
I have proven experience in concept development and visual ideation, strengths in 2D illustration and design for characters, props, and environments, and the ability to translate briefs into clear visual outcomes. I am adept at adapting designs based on client or audience feedback and have a solid understanding of visual storytelling and composition, along with experience managing freelance work and client expectations.

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Work Experience

Participant at NZ Creative Enterprises
February 1, 2026 - Present
Completing the Creative StyleLab programme. Undertaking professional development.
Artist at Freelance / Online
November 1, 2020 - Present
Developing original visual concepts for posters, book covers, paintings, and custom board games. Creating illustrative assets suitable for print, digital, and conceptual animation use. Adapting designs in response to client feedback and evolving project requirements. Managing freelance contracts, including scope, pricing, and delivery timelines. Maintaining a consistent personal art practice to build portfolio depth and stylistic range.
Counter Specialist at JB Hi-Fi, Manukau
July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Handling cash register transactions accurately and efficiently. Assisting customers in selecting appropriate products and services. Processing online order collections and completing associated documentation. Receiving, packing, and preparing back-of-house orders for dispatch. Supporting stock flow and maintaining organised storage areas.
Student Librarian at Rosehill College, Papakura
February 1, 2016 - November 1, 2020
Processing new and returned books through the library system. Assisting students in locating books, papers, and reference materials. Organising library stock according to genre and alphabetical systems. Maintaining orderly shelving and accurate cataloguing practices.

Education

Diploma in Animation at Yoobee College of Creative Innovation
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
NCEA Levels 1-3 at Rosehill College, Papakura, Auckland
February 8, 2016 - November 20, 2020

Qualifications

Diploma in Animation
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3
February 8, 2016 - April 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services
    A:TLA Monopoly

    This was a birthday gift literally back in 2020 where I painted everything then as people were interested in it I went back and designed it all digitally so it can be downloaded, printed and played, if you use the PDFs all the money is there already done!

    It’s not the most detailed though I do think that cards are pretty cool I may come back at some point and make some prettier money as I have made some nicer designs for my more recent Game of Life projects.

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    Twilight Breaking Dawn Board Game

    I do believe this could be played individually I added it into the instructions but I have only really played with the other official games as well

    Years ago I got the set of the Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse movie games from Cardinal Games and I knew I wanted Breaking Dawn as well - it has screenshots, questions and scenes from both movies it continues the idea of collecting witnesses so you tag it onto the end of the other three.

    It comes with two different PDF files which has A3 size with single sided for the board and instructions and double sided for the challenge and story cards it does take a while to cut out and I do recommend card or lamination.

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    2D Effects

    Some 2D effects created as part of the animation course

    Medusa

    For my final animation product I went with a more traditional 2D animation, there was definitely some areas I struggled with but I loved the way my art style came across and I feel with more time there is a lot that I could do going forward that I would be incredibly proud of especially if I can continue to focus on these stories and the meaning behind them that has captivated me for the majority of my life.