With over four years of experience delivering educational, documentary and explainer-style animated content for broadcast and digital platforms including BBC, RTÉ, Netflix, IMAX and NI Screen. Experienced in managing multi-stage animation workflows, coordinating teams across time zones, and building clear systems that allow complex, meaningful stories to be delivered smoothly and sustainably. With a background in traditional 2D animation and motion graphics, I bring deep respect for the craft alongside a strong interest in workflow design, documentation and continuous process improvement. I have a genuine curiosity about science, technology, biology and philosophy, and I actively follow educational and explainer animation on YouTube, particularly channels that make complex ideas feel human, accessible and engaging. Currently relocating to Bali (GMT+8) with an existing family base in South East Asia.…

Francesca Jane Kennedy

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With over four years of experience delivering educational, documentary and explainer-style animated content for broadcast and digital platforms including BBC, RTÉ, Netflix, IMAX and NI Screen. Experienced in managing multi-stage animation workflows, coordinating teams across time zones, and building clear systems that allow complex, meaningful stories to be delivered smoothly and sustainably. With a background in traditional 2D animation and motion graphics, I bring deep respect for the craft alongside a strong interest in workflow design, documentation and continuous process improvement. I have a genuine curiosity about science, technology, biology and philosophy, and I actively follow educational and explainer animation on YouTube, particularly channels that make complex ideas feel human, accessible and engaging. Currently relocating to Bali (GMT+8) with an existing family base in South East Asia.…

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With over four years of experience delivering educational, documentary and explainer-style animated content for broadcast and digital platforms including BBC, RTÉ, Netflix, IMAX and NI Screen. Experienced in managing multi-stage animation workflows, coordinating teams across time zones, and building clear systems that allow complex, meaningful stories to be delivered smoothly and sustainably. With a background in traditional 2D animation and motion graphics, I bring deep respect for the craft alongside a strong interest in workflow design, documentation and continuous process improvement.

I have a genuine curiosity about science, technology, biology and philosophy, and I actively follow educational and explainer animation on YouTube, particularly channels that make complex ideas feel human, accessible and engaging. Currently relocating to Bali (GMT+8) with an existing family base in South East Asia.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Animator & Motion Graphics Artist at Makematic
May 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Contributed to the delivery of approximately 50 episodes within a 500-episode educational animation programme produced for online science and learning platforms. Worked within a compliance-driven editorial pipeline, ensuring content met accuracy, tone and brand standards. Collaborated with producers, QA teams and animators across the UK, Europe and the US, often working asynchronously across time zones. Managed multiple assets, revisions and deadlines, and ensured episodes were delivered, versioned and archived correctly for digital distribution.
Freelance Animator & Junior Art Director at Enter Yes
May 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024
Delivered animated and motion-graphics projects for BBC, RTÉ, Netflix, IMAX and NI Screen across documentary, educational and promotional content. Supported full animation pipelines from brief to final delivery. Coordinated assets, feedback, client notes and timelines across multiple overlapping projects. Promoted to Junior Art Director on a funded short film, supporting creative direction, scheduling and team coordination.
Volunteer Counsellor at Childline
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Built strong written and verbal communication, calm decision-making and emotional intelligence in high-pressure situations.
Digital Workshop Facilitator at Can Do Academy
January 1, 2019 - Present
Designed and delivered creative digital workshops, creating structured learning materials and adapting communication for different audiences.

Education

BA (Hons) Animation at University of Edinburgh
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
Foundation Diploma – Art & Design at Leeds College of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026

Qualifications

Best International Short Film — Shattered
September 17, 2024 - September 17, 2024
Meath International Film Festival, 2024 Awarded to Shattered, the NI Screen & BFI funded animated short film you created and directed.
Learning on Screen Awards – Undergraduate Category (Nominee)
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2018
Recognised for excellence in educational and factual storytelling during your undergraduate work.
‘Out-Spoken’ Poem-in-Film Prize
January 1, 2018 - February 1, 2018
Awarded for excellence in combining poetry and moving image.
John Byrne Video Category Prize
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Awarded for creative and technical excellence in video work.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
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    Animation production and motion graphics specialist with a background in educational, documentary and explainer content. I’m passionate about using storytelling and thoughtful visual systems to make complex ideas feel human, accessible and meaningful.