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Lauren Asprey

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Available to hire

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Character Designer and Illustrator at Twickenham (Self-Employed)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Collaborating with an author to produce a children's book about climate change; other notable projects include character design for a maritime pitch project with David Phelan and Alistair Goldsmith, company director of Chosen Music; logo designs for a Bar Mitzvah and a startup company: Balconie.
Freelance Character Designer and Illustrator at Multiple Clients
January 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance character designer and illustrator for a range of clients; developing concepts for children's books, logos and pitches.
Freelance Animator/Illustrator at Twickenham
January 1, 2018 - Present
Various short animated and animation projects on the go for fun and portfolio development.
Character Animator at Imhapie
March 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Remote voluntary position - Background Character Animator.
Kitchen Assistant at Squire's Garden Centre Cafe
January 1, 2024 - Present
Participant at The Prince's Trust (London)
June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
London-based short course; connected with fellow writers and people in the film/TV industry; wrote a short 4-page dialogue script; feedback from course creator Tom Davis.
Writer, Director, Storyboard Artist, and Producer at Ella Was Here (Twickenham & Esher Sixth Form College)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Wrote, storyboarded, directed and shot the production; collaborated with family members as actors and production assistants.
Volunteer / Art Materials Organizer and Outreach at Orleans House Gallery
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Organised art materials, assisted with workshops for young children, researched artists, prepared walls for exhibitions, welcomed visitors.
Participant / Creative Writer at The Princes Trust - London
June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Participated in a program; connected with fellow writers in film and TV industry; collaborated on a short 4-page dialogue script.

Education

Animation Bachelors Degree at Bournemouth Arts University
October 5, 2020 - July 28, 2023
Art and Design BTEC Diploma; Subsidiary Diploma - Distinction* at Esher Sixth Form College
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2020
BA Degree in Animation Arts at Arts University Bournemouth
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023
BA Degree in Animation Arts at Bournemouth University
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023
BTEC Diploma in Art and Design at Bournemouth Sixth Form College
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2020
BTEC Diploma in Media Production (Subsidiary Diploma) at Bournemouth Sixth Form College
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2020
BA Degree in Animation Arts at Bournemouth University
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023
BTEC Diploma in Art and Design at Esher Sixth Form College
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2020
Subsidiary Diploma in Media Production at Esher Sixth Form College
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2020

Qualifications

BA Degree in Animation Arts
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023
BTEC Diploma in Art and Design
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2020
BTEC Diploma in Media Production (Subsidiary Diploma)
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Other, Education, Gaming, Professional Services
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