I'm an Auckland-based 2D character animator and illustrator passionate about telling visual stories through playful, expressive characters. I enjoy collaborating with teams to craft engaging visuals for film and education, and I dabble in game design and 3D modelling on the side, always aiming to make people smile.

Sophia Aizon

I'm an Auckland-based 2D character animator and illustrator passionate about telling visual stories through playful, expressive characters. I enjoy collaborating with teams to craft engaging visuals for film and education, and I dabble in game design and 3D modelling on the side, always aiming to make people smile.

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I’m an Auckland-based 2D character animator and illustrator passionate about telling visual stories through playful, expressive characters.

I enjoy collaborating with teams to craft engaging visuals for film and education, and I dabble in game design and 3D modelling on the side, always aiming to make people smile.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tagalog
Beginner

Work Experience

Animator / Production Coordinator at Freelance / Self-Employed
February 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Designing characters and environments for an animated short film. Presenting frequent work updates, collaborating with a team, and applying feedback from producers and directors. Scheduling project tasks and deliverables.
Animation Inbetween/Cleanup Artist at Cirkus
July 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Assistance on animation and in-betweening/cleanup for advertisement. Adhering to a Disney inspired 2D animation art style. Presenting frequent work updates, collaborating within an animation team, and applying feedback from producers/directors.

Education

Bachelor of Design - Animation at Auckland University of Technology
February 1, 2018 - December 1, 2022
3D Animation Training - Yoobee College at Yoobee College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Level 3 Art & Design (Distinction)
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Tertiary Education Commitment Award Level 2
January 1, 2021 - November 30, 2025
Tertiary Education Commitment Award Level 2
January 1, 2021 - November 30, 2025
English Visual Level 2
January 1, 2021 - November 30, 2025
Level 3 Art & Design
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
3D Animation Training - Yoobee College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education