Hello! My name is Sebastian, a former Aerospace Engineering student who, deep down, always wanted to fly. Engineering, however, was only keeping me tethered to the ground, so I took a leap into the void and now I fly for real, exploring infinite worlds and limitless possibilities through creativity. Now I work as a freelance illustrator and animator, creating colorful and impacting artworks for podcasts, books, websites and brands. Relevant projects I've worked on are the Chispas editorial series by Rizzoli Education, regarding an illustrated narrative book for learning Spanish in schools (ages 11-14), the "Una Zebra in Corsia" crowdfunded health podcast, for which I created illustrations and graphics, and illustrations for EGAF Edizioni's driver school manual, aimed at teaching traffic rules through humor. Twice selected for Annual 2024 and Annual 2025, bronze medalist in the "Other illustration" category, Annual 2025, and winner of "Oltre il Ghetto" Illustration contest.…

Sebastian Rares Irimescu

Hello! My name is Sebastian, a former Aerospace Engineering student who, deep down, always wanted to fly. Engineering, however, was only keeping me tethered to the ground, so I took a leap into the void and now I fly for real, exploring infinite worlds and limitless possibilities through creativity. Now I work as a freelance illustrator and animator, creating colorful and impacting artworks for podcasts, books, websites and brands. Relevant projects I've worked on are the Chispas editorial series by Rizzoli Education, regarding an illustrated narrative book for learning Spanish in schools (ages 11-14), the "Una Zebra in Corsia" crowdfunded health podcast, for which I created illustrations and graphics, and illustrations for EGAF Edizioni's driver school manual, aimed at teaching traffic rules through humor. Twice selected for Annual 2024 and Annual 2025, bronze medalist in the "Other illustration" category, Annual 2025, and winner of "Oltre il Ghetto" Illustration contest.…

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Hello!
My name is Sebastian, a former Aerospace Engineering student who, deep down, always wanted to fly. Engineering, however, was only keeping me tethered to the ground, so I took a leap into the void and now I fly for real, exploring infinite worlds and limitless possibilities through creativity.

Now I work as a freelance illustrator and animator, creating colorful and impacting artworks for podcasts, books, websites and brands.

Relevant projects I’ve worked on are the Chispas editorial series by Rizzoli Education, regarding an illustrated narrative book for learning Spanish in schools (ages 11-14), the “Una Zebra in Corsia” crowdfunded health podcast, for which I created illustrations and graphics, and illustrations for EGAF Edizioni’s driver school manual, aimed at teaching traffic rules through humor.

Twice selected for Annual 2024 and Annual 2025, bronze medalist in the “Other illustration” category, Annual 2025, and winner of “Oltre il Ghetto” Illustration contest.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator & Animator at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Creating artworks for books, websites, podcasts and brands.
Private Teacher for Scientific Subjects
January 1, 2017 - Present
Helping students wrap their heads around maths and physics.
Volunteer Civil Service Tutor
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Tutor for students with disability or learning impairments.
Illustrator at EGAFE Edizioni
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Educational illustrations teaching traffic rules through humor; driving school manual.
Animator at Break an Egg
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
2D animated short film pre-production and animation using Toon Boom Harmony.
Illustrator at Municipality of Florence
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Artwork commissioned for Firenze verso lo sport PLAN 2024.
Illustrator at The SIGN Academy
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Advertising campaign illustration for the 2022 Open Day.
Illustrator at International NGO
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Illustrations for animated explainer videos (third-party commission).
Writer/Illustrator at RatPark Magazine
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Illustrator and writer of scientific communication articles.
Podcast Illustrator at "Una zebra in corsia"
January 1, 2025 - Present
Podcast illustrations and graphics for a crowdfunded health podcast.
Animator/Illustrator at Formando Percorsi
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Animations, illustrations and icons for the company’s website.
Private Tutor (Scientific subjects) at Private Tutoring
January 1, 2017 - Present
Private educator helping students wrap their heads around maths and physics.
Voluntary Civil Service Tutor at Voluntary Civil Service
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Tutor for students with disability or learning impairments.
Illustrator at International NGO
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Illustrations for animated explainer videos; third-party commission.
Illustrator & Writer (Scientific Communication) at RatPark Magazine
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Illustrator and writer of scientific communication articles.
Animator at Break an Egg project
January 1, 2025 - Present
2D animated short film pre-production and animation using Toon Boom Harmony.
Private teacher for scientific subjects at Private tutoring
January 1, 2017 - Present
Helping students wrap their heads around maths and physics with approachable explanations and personalised exercises.
Voluntary Civil Service tutor for students with disability or learning impairments at Voluntary Civil Service
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Tutoring and supporting students with disabilities or learning impairments during 2022–2023.
Educational illustrations for EGAFE edizioni at EGAFE edizioni
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Teaching traffic rules through humor; driving school manual illustrations.
Illustrations for animated explainer videos at International NGO (3rd‑party commission)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Illustrations for animated explainer videos supporting NGO communications.
Illustrator & writer at RatPark Magazine
January 1, 2023 - Present
Illustrator and writer of scientific communication articles.
Artwork for Firenze verso lo sport PLAN 2024 at Municipality of Florence
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Artwork commissioned by the Municipality of Florence for PLAN 2024.
Advertising campaign illustration at TheSIGN Academy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Illustration for the 2022 Open Day advertising campaign.
Educational illustrations for Formando Percorsi private education srl at Formando Percorsi srl
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Animations, illustrations and icons for the company’s website.

Education

Studies in Aerospace Engineering at University of Bologna
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
High School Diploma in Scientific Subjects at Fulcieri Paulucci de Calboli High School
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Three-year course in Business Illustration (cum Laude) at TheSIGN Academy
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Advanced training in 2D Paperless Animation with Toon Boom Harmony at Demetra Formazione
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Advanced training in 3D Animation and VFX with Blender at Demetra Formazione
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

3D Animation and VFX with Blender (advanced training)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
2D Paperless Animation with Toon Boom Harmony (advanced training)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
The SIGN Academy, Comics & Arts Academy – Business Illustration (three-year course)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Studies in Aerospace Engineering, University of Bologna
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Fulcieri Paulucci de Calboli High School – Scientific subjects
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other

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Experience Level