I'm Ffion Gonzales, a passionate designer and maker with a love for drawing, animating, and fabricating physical props and costumes. I bring a hands-on approach to art and fabrication, always exploring multiple techniques to craft engaging, high-quality pieces on time. I thrive when working across illustration, animation, and prop fabrication, turning ideas into tangible, wearable, or display-ready outcomes. I enjoy blending artistic creativity with practical skills, leveraging tools from traditional drawing to 3D modelling and prop construction. This mix helps me tackle challenges from fresh angles and deliver projects that satisfy deadlines and client needs, across indie projects, events, and freelance collaborations.…

Ffion Gonzales

I'm Ffion Gonzales, a passionate designer and maker with a love for drawing, animating, and fabricating physical props and costumes. I bring a hands-on approach to art and fabrication, always exploring multiple techniques to craft engaging, high-quality pieces on time. I thrive when working across illustration, animation, and prop fabrication, turning ideas into tangible, wearable, or display-ready outcomes. I enjoy blending artistic creativity with practical skills, leveraging tools from traditional drawing to 3D modelling and prop construction. This mix helps me tackle challenges from fresh angles and deliver projects that satisfy deadlines and client needs, across indie projects, events, and freelance collaborations.…

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I’m Ffion Gonzales, a passionate designer and maker with a love for drawing, animating, and fabricating physical props and costumes. I bring a hands-on approach to art and fabrication, always exploring multiple techniques to craft engaging, high-quality pieces on time. I thrive when working across illustration, animation, and prop fabrication, turning ideas into tangible, wearable, or display-ready outcomes.

I enjoy blending artistic creativity with practical skills, leveraging tools from traditional drawing to 3D modelling and prop construction. This mix helps me tackle challenges from fresh angles and deliver projects that satisfy deadlines and client needs, across indie projects, events, and freelance collaborations.

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Sandwich Artist at Subway, Queensgate Centre, Harlow
January 1, 2019 - Present
Duties including serving customers, working in a team, using the till, maintaining the cleanliness of the workspace and customer areas, food handling, and preparation.
Costume performer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Performing at multiple children’s birthday parties in Five Nights at Freddy’s costumes, including parties in Kent and Colchester.
Artist and Fabricator at Independent shop and costume maker
January 1, 2019 - Present
Creating crafts for stalls and events (art prints, pin badges, stickers, plushies, and props); created multiple props for clients including Niki and Hapan, Five Nights at Freddy’s community.
Freelance Artist at Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance art-based commissions for character design and illustration work.
Mascot performer at Royals Shopping Centre
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Mascot performer (Ryan the Lion) for the opening of Dunelm at Royals Shopping Centre, Southend.
Costume fabricator at National Brick Events
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Custom Lego mascot 'Mike the minifig' costume fabrication using upholstery, EVA foam, and stretch materials; modular design for travel.
Freelance Illustrator and Animator at Michael K Lawyers and Freddie Osborne
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Freelance illustration and animation work for a Christmas video.
Graphics Designer at Juice Creative Ltd/ Restless
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Graphics design work including concept designs, posters, and other visuals.
Graphics Designer and Animator at People’s Cinema
January 1, 2021 - Present
Creating character concepts, animations, artwork and posters for their social media and website.
Graphics design and video editor at Acurro (Volunteer)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Volunteer graphics design and video editing for charity posters and event videos.
Costume performer and prop fabricator at Synergy Cosplay and Essex Cosplay
January 1, 2022 - Present
Charity cosplay performances and prop fabrication at events to raise money for Autism Anglia.
Sponsored cosplayer at Tyge’s Supplies
January 1, 2024 - Present
Sponsored to create costumes, review products, and promote the store for cosplayers.

Education

BA (Hons) Game Design and Development (Top Up) Level 6 at Hertford Regional College, Ware
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Games Design and Animation Level 4 – 5 at Hertford Regional College, Ware
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Extended Diploma in Art and Design Level 3 (Animation) at Hertford Regional College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
GCSEs and related subjects at Leventhorpe School, Sawbridgeworth
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

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

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