I am an animation graduate with a focus on character animation and pre-production. I design and world-build, and I am keen to bring my storytelling skills into the industry. I studied at Tokyo Zokei and my film was a finalist in the Proctor + Stevenson South West Awards.

Olivia Highett

I am an animation graduate with a focus on character animation and pre-production. I design and world-build, and I am keen to bring my storytelling skills into the industry. I studied at Tokyo Zokei and my film was a finalist in the Proctor + Stevenson South West Awards.

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I am an animation graduate with a focus on character animation and pre-production. I design and world-build, and I am keen to bring my storytelling skills into the industry.

I studied at Tokyo Zokei and my film was a finalist in the Proctor + Stevenson South West Awards.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced

Work Experience

Local Library Volunteer at Local Library
July 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Volunteered to read to children and encourage curiosity, imagination, and courage.
Work Experience at Cross Manufacturing Devices
July 8, 2019 - July 12, 2019
Helped across multiple areas of the business, including health and safety, general office, dispatch, ICT, and technical manufacturing; observed how rims are produced and shipped globally.
Customer Assistant at Tesco
November 6, 2021 - December 31, 2026
Gained confidence and developed skills applicable in various environments, stocking shelves, checkout duties, handling secure items, and delivering orders.
Director, Designer and Animator at Senescence (Self-Directed Short Film)
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Directed, designed and animated a 2D short film inspired by the biological phenomenon senescence.
Character Designer, Character Modeller and Character Animator at Freckle the Fantastic (Short CG Animation)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Worked on character design, modelling and animation for a children's short CG animation.
Animatic Artist at Dancing with Death
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Created an animatic based on experience with anorexia.
Puppet Designer and Stop-Motion Animator at College Final Project
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Stop-motion shadow puppet animation based on Chinese shadow puppetry. Designed and made puppets and set pieces.
Director, Designer, Animator at Senescence (Independent project)
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Directed, designed and animated a 2D short film inspired by the phenomenon of senescence; finalist in the Proctor + Stevenson South West Awards.
Animator/Creator at Dancing with Death (Independent project)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Animatic based on personal experience with anorexia.
Director, Animator, Designer at Independent / Personal Projects
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026
Directed, designed and animated the 2D short SENESCENCE (2026); finalist in Proctor + Stevenson South West Awards. Created world-building and character design for the project.
Animator (Animatic/Project-based) at Independent / Personal Projects
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Created the animatic 'DANCING WITH DEATH' (2024) based on personal experiences with anorexia.

Education

Animation (Bachelor's degree in progress) at University of Bristol / West of England
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Applied General Extended Diploma in Art & Design at Bath College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
GCSEs at Abbeyfield School
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor's Degree in Animation at University of the West of England
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Art Diploma (Level 3) at Bath College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Study Abroad Term at Tokyo Zokei University
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026
BA in Animation at University of the West of England
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Study Abroad Term at Tokyo Zokei University
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026
Art Diploma (Level 3) at Bath College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
BA in Animation at University of the West of England
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Level 3 Art Diploma at Bath College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Study Abroad Term at Tokyo Zokei University
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
Bachelor's degree at University of the West of England
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Study Abroad Term at Tokyo Zokei University
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
Level 3 Art Diploma at Bath College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Health and Safety Training
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Education, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services