Maria Grech

Available to hire

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Ken Baldwin (Book Author)
July 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and created characters for an upcoming children’s novel; responsible for the book's aesthetic style; programs used include Procreate and Adobe After Effects
Freelance Animator – Commissioned Artist at National Film and Television School (NFTS) – Documentary MA
June 1, 2025 - Present
Currently animating sequences for a master's-level documentary film; concept development, storyboarding, and 2D animation; using After Effects, Photoshop and Procreate to create hand-drawn and textured animations
Part-Time Waitress at BrewDog Waterloo
December 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Provided friendly and efficient service in a fast-paced hospitality environment; worked with a large team to maintain smooth service during busy periods and events
Freelance Animator – Commissioned Artist at National Film and Television School (NFTS)
June 1, 2025 - Present
Documentary MA – Currently animating sequences for a master's-level documentary film at the NFTS; Partially Responsible for concept development, storyboarding, and 2D animation. Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Procreate to create hand-drawn and textured animations
Part-Time Waitress at BrewDog Waterloo, London
December 4, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Provided friendly and efficient service in a fast-paced hospitality environment; Worked closely with a large team to maintain smooth service during busy periods and events; Developed strong communication and teamwork skills in a high-pressure setting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Animation (First Class) at University for the Creative Arts
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
A-Levels in Sociology, Production Design and Media Studies at Ashmole Academy Sixth Form
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor's Degree in Animation at University for the Creative Arts
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
A-Levels in Sociology, Production Design and Media Studies at Ashmole Academy, Sixth Form
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
First Class Batchelor’s Degree in Animation at University for the Creative Arts
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
A/A/B In sociology, Production Design and Media studies at Ashmole Academy Sixth Form
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education

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