I am Pema Dorji, a passionate digital freelancer and 2D animator with extensive experience in character designing, background art, and storyboarding. Having worked in Bhutan and developed multiple major projects independently from 2023 onwards, I bring creativity and technical skill to every piece of work I do. Fluent in multiple languages including English, Japanese, Nepali, and Hindi, I combine my artistic talents with strong communication abilities to collaborate effectively and deliver high-quality digital art and animation projects across diverse media.

Pema Dorji

I am Pema Dorji, a passionate digital freelancer and 2D animator with extensive experience in character designing, background art, and storyboarding. Having worked in Bhutan and developed multiple major projects independently from 2023 onwards, I bring creativity and technical skill to every piece of work I do. Fluent in multiple languages including English, Japanese, Nepali, and Hindi, I combine my artistic talents with strong communication abilities to collaborate effectively and deliver high-quality digital art and animation projects across diverse media.

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I am Pema Dorji, a passionate digital freelancer and 2D animator with extensive experience in character designing, background art, and storyboarding. Having worked in Bhutan and developed multiple major projects independently from 2023 onwards, I bring creativity and technical skill to every piece of work I do.

Fluent in multiple languages including English, Japanese, Nepali, and Hindi, I combine my artistic talents with strong communication abilities to collaborate effectively and deliver high-quality digital art and animation projects across diverse media.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Fluent
Nepali
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

2D Animator, Character Designer, Background Artist, Storyboard Artist, Illustrator at iBEST Studio
December 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025
Worked as a 2D animator, character designer, background artist, and storyboard artist. Contributed to various animation and illustration projects, helping to develop engaging visual stories and digital art content.
Freelancer - Digital Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Engaged in multiple major digital projects, providing services such as 2D animation, character design, background art, storyboarding, and illustration as a freelancer.
Graphics Design Intern at Bhutan Broadcasting Services (BBS)
June 30, 2019 - July 23, 2025
Completed a six-month internship focusing on graphic design tasks such as logo designing, photo editing, and digital art creation.
Freelance Digital Artist at Self-employed
January 1, 2025 - August 6, 2025
As a digital freelancer, I have undertaken many major projects involving 2D animation, graphic designing, logo creation, photo editing, digital art, illustration, background art, and storyboarding from 2023 to 2025. I deliver creative solutions tailored to client needs across various digital media formats.
2D Animator, Character Designer, Background Artist, Storyboard Artist, Illustrator at iBEST Studio
January 1, 2023 - August 6, 2025
Worked in a multidisciplinary role involving 2D animation production, character and background design, storyboarding, and illustration at iBEST Studio in Bhutan. Responsibilities included creating animated sequences, designing characters, developing backgrounds, and preparing storyboards to support animation production from 2022 to 2023.
Graphics Design Intern at Bhutan Broadcasting Services (BBS)
June 30, 2019 - August 6, 2025
Completed a 6-month internship in graphic designing where I assisted in creating visual content for broadcasting purposes, improving my skills in graphic design tools and media production in Bhutan during 2019.
Digital Freelancer
January 1, 2025 - August 6, 2025
Working as a digital freelancer from 2023 to 2025, I successfully completed many major projects involving 2D animation, character design, background art, storyboarding, and illustration, delivering creative digital solutions to various clients.
2D Animator, Character Designer, Background Artist, Storyboard Artist, Illustrator at iBEST Studio
January 1, 2023 - August 6, 2025
Worked at iBEST Studio in Bhutan from 2022 to 2023, creating 2D animations, designing characters, developing background artwork, producing storyboards, and illustrating visuals for studio projects.
Graphics Design Intern at Bhutan Broadcasting Services (BBS)
June 30, 2019 - August 6, 2025
Completed a six-month internship focused on graphic design, honing skills in logo design, digital art, and media-related graphics within a broadcasting environment.
Graphics Designing Trainee at Youth Media Centre
December 31, 2012 - August 6, 2025
Undertook yearlong comprehensive training in graphics designing, which provided foundational knowledge and practical experience in various aspects of visual communication and design.
Digital Freelancer
January 1, 2025 - August 6, 2025
Worked independently on many major digital projects between 2023 and 2025, applying skills in 2D animation, graphic design, character design, background art, storyboarding, and illustration.
2D Animator, Character Designer, Background Artist, Storyboard Artist, Illustrator at iBEST Studio
January 1, 2023 - August 6, 2025
Created 2D animations, character designs, background art, storyboards, and illustrations for various projects at iBEST Studio in Bhutan. Collaborated on creative projects to bring visual stories to life.
Graphics Design Intern at Bhutan Broadcasting Services (BBS)
July 1, 2019 - August 6, 2025
Completed a six-month internship in graphics designing, gaining practical experience in media graphics production.
Graphics Design Trainee at Youth Media Centre
January 1, 2013 - August 6, 2025
Undertook yearlong graphics designing training to build foundational knowledge and skills in graphic design.
Digital Freelancer
January 1, 2025 - August 6, 2025
Completed many major projects independently as a digital freelancer specializing in 2D animation, character design, background art, storyboarding, and illustration.
2D Animator, Character Designer, Background Artist, Storyboard Artist, Illustrator at iBEST Studio
January 1, 2023 - August 6, 2025
Worked at iBEST Studio in Bhutan handling roles including 2D animation, character designing, background art, storyboard creation, and illustration, contributing to studio projects and creative production.
Graphics Designing Intern at Bhutan Broadcasting Services (BBS)
July 1, 2019 - August 6, 2025
Completed a 6-month internship focusing on graphic design tasks, gaining practical experience within a media broadcasting environment.
Graphic Design Trainee at Youth Media Centre
January 1, 2013 - August 6, 2025
Underwent a yearlong graphic design training program organized by Youth Media Centre in Bhutan, developing foundational skills in graphic designing.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Bhutanese and Himalayan Studies
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Language Certificate Course in Japanese Language Studies at Kobe International Japanese Language Studies, Japan
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts at Bhutanese and Himalayan Studies
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Language Certificate Course at Kobe International Japanese Language Studies, Japan
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts at Unknown
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Language Certificate Course at Kobe International Japanese Language Studies, Japan
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Language Certificate Course in Japanese Language Studies at Kobe International Japanese Language Studies, Japan
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Graphics Designing Training
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Japanese Language Certificate Course
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Bhutanese and Himalayan Studies
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Graphics Designing Training
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Bhutanese and Himalayan Studies
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet