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Hi, I’m Tania Nicolau, a motion graphics artist and animator blending 2D and 3D techniques to create engaging visuals. I specialize in character animation, rigging, illustration, and graphic design for social media, campaigns, and broadcasts, using tools like After Effects, Maya, Blender, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
I’ve collaborated with SPMS on motion graphics and animation, contributed to CREART projects, and produced identities and visuals for Colorama. I enjoy storytelling through visuals, collaborating with teams to translate ideas into clear, impactful messages, and I’m always exploring new techniques to improve how stories are told on screen.
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Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Portuguese
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Work Experience
Motion Graphics and Character Animation / Video at EGOR Outsorsing / Serviços Partilhados do Ministério da Saúde (SPMS)
June 30, 2023 - July 9, 2025Performed 2D Rigging and Character Animation, Motion Graphics, 3D Modeling and Animation. Created Storyboards, Illustrations, Infographics, and Graphic Design for Social Media. Managed Camera Operation and Video Editing.
Motiongraphics / Video at CREART - Creative Visual Arts
December 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025Developed Graphic Identity for shows including Freeport_Podcast and BTL Turismo dos Açores, producing intros, lower thirds, text boxes, logo animation, cards, keywords and transitions. Also focused on digital illustration and typography animation.
Character Animation / Video at COLORAMA - Audiovisual Production
June 30, 2021 - July 9, 2025Created 2D Character Design and Concept Art; handled rigging and character animation; also worked on 3D modeling and animation. Assisted in camera operation and lighting and managed video post-production.
Motion Graphics and Character Animation / Video at EGOR Outsorsing / Serviços Partilhados do Ministério da Saúde (SPMS)
June 30, 2023 - July 11, 2025Worked on 2D rigging and character animation, motion graphics, 3D modeling and animation. Created storyboards, illustrations, infographics, and graphic design for social media. Also operated camera and performed video editing tasks.
Motion Graphics / Video at CREART - Creative Visual Arts
December 31, 2024 - July 11, 2025Developed graphic identity for shows such as Freeport_Podcast and BTL Turismo dos Açores, including intros, lower thirds, text boxes, logo animation, cards, keywords and transitions. Worked on digital illustration and typography animation.
Character Animation / Video at Colorama - Audiovisual Production
June 30, 2021 - July 11, 2025Designed 2D characters and concept art, rigged and animated characters in 2D and 3D. Assisted in camera operation, lighting, and video post production.
Motion Graphics and Character Animation / Video at EGOR Outsorsing
June 30, 2023 - July 28, 2025Performed 2D rigging and character animation, motion graphics, 3D modeling and animation. Responsibilities included storyboard creation, illustration, infographics, graphic design for social media, camera operation, and video editing.
Motion Graphics / Video at CREART - Creative Visual Arts
December 31, 2024 - July 28, 2025Developed graphic identity for shows like Freeport_Podcast and BTL Turismo dos Açores, including creating intros, lower thirds, text boxes, logo animation, cards, key-words, and transitions. Also worked on digital illustration and typography animation.
Character Animation / Video at COLORAMA - Audiovisual Production
June 30, 2021 - July 28, 2025Worked on 2D character design and concept art, rigging and character animation, 3D modeling and animation. Assisted in camera operation and lighting, and handled video post production.
Motion Graphics and Character Animation / Video Outsourcing at Serviços Partilhados do Ministério da Saúde (SPMS)
June 30, 2023 - September 16, 20252D rigging and character animation, motion graphics, 3D modeling and animation; storyboard, illustration, infographics and graphic design for social media; camera operation and video editing.
Motion Graphics / Video at CREART - Creative Visual Arts
December 31, 2024 - September 16, 2025Development of graphic identity for shows like Freeport_Podcast and BTL Turismo dos Açores: intros, lower thirds, text boxes, logo animation, cards, keywords and transitions; digital illustration; typography animation.
Character Animation / Video at Colorama - Audiovisual Production
June 30, 2021 - September 16, 20252D character design and concept art; rigging and character animation; 3D modeling and animation; camera operation and lighting assistant, video post production.
Motion Graphics and Character Animation / Video at SPMS - Serviços Partilhados do Ministério da Saúde
June 30, 2023 - September 16, 20252D rigging and character animation, motion graphics, 3D modeling and animation; storyboard, illustration, infographics and graphic design for social media; camera operation and video editing.
Motion Graphics / Visual Identity Developer at CREART - Creative Visual Arts
December 31, 2024 - September 16, 2025Development of graphic identity for shows like Freeport_Podcast and BTL Turismo dos Açores: intros, lower thirds, text boxes, logo animation, cards, keywords and transitions; digital illustration; typography animation.
Character Animation / Video at Colorama - Audiovisual Production
June 30, 2021 - September 16, 20252D character design and concept art; rigging and character animation; 3D modeling and animation; camera operation and lighting assistant, video post production.
Character Designer / Rigging / 3D Modeling and Animation at Colorama - Audiovisual Production
June 30, 2021 - September 16, 20252D character design and concept art; rigging and character animation; 3D modeling and animation; camera operation and lighting assistant; video post-production.
Motion Graphics and Character Animation at SPMS - Serviços Partilhados do Ministério da Saúde
June 30, 2023 - September 16, 20252D rigging and character animation, motion graphics, 3D modeling and animation; storyboard, illustration, infographics and graphic design for social media; camera operation and video editing.
Motion Graphics / Video at CREART - Creative Visual Arts
December 31, 2024 - September 16, 2025Development of graphic identity for shows like Freeport Podcast and BTL Turismo dos Açores: intros, lower thirds, text boxes, logo animation, cards, keywords and transitions; digital illustration; typography animation.
Outsourcing Motion Graphics and Character Animation / Video at Serviços Partilhados do Ministério da Saúde (SPMS)
June 1, 2023 - October 24, 20252D rigging and character animation, motion graphics, 3D modeling and animation; storyboard, illustration, infographics and graphic design for social media; camera operation and video editing.
Motion Graphics / Video at CREART - Creative Visual Arts
December 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025Development of graphic identity for shows like Freeport_Podcast and BTL Turismo dos Açores: intros, lower thirds, text boxes, logo animation, cards, key-words and transitions; digital illustration; typography animation.
Character Animation / Video at Colorama - Audiovisual Production
June 1, 2021 - October 24, 20252D Character Design and Concept Art. Rigging and Character Animation; 3D Modeling and Animation; Camera Operation and Lighting Assistant, Video Post Production.
Education
Post Graduate at School of Theater and Cinema
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014Bachelor's Degree at Higher School of Social Communication e Media Baltic School
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010Post Graduate at School of Theater and Cinema
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014Bachelor's Degree at Higher School of Social Communication e Media Baltic School
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010Post Graduate at School of Theater and Cinema
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014Bachelor's Degree at Higher School of Social Communication e Media Baltic School
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010 at Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 20172D Animation in After Effects (60 hours) at CIEBA
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Illustration Course (128 hours) at CIEBA
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Maya - 250 hours at LSD (Lisbon School Design Animation and Special Effects)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020 at ALTE / Higher School of Social Communication
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025Postgraduate in Cinematic Project Development at School of Theater and Cinema
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014Bachelor's Degree in Audiovisual and Multimedia at Higher School of Social Communication e Media
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 20092D Animation in After Effects (60 hours) at Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon / CIEBA
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Illustration Course (128 hours) at CIEBA
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Maya - 250 hours at LISBON SCHOOL DESIGN ANIMATION AND SPECIAL EFFECTS
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Bachelor's Degree in Audiovisual and Multimedia at Baltic School
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010Postgraduate in Cinematic Project Development at School of Theater and Cinema
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014Studies at Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon at Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 20172D Animation in After Effects (60 hours) at CIEBA
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Illustration Course (128 hours) at CIEBA
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Maya - 250 hours at LSD (Lisbon School Design Animation and Special Effects)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Bachelor's Degree in Audiovisual and Multimedia at Higher School of Social Communication
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 20092D Animation in After Effects (60 hours) at CIEBA
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Illustration Course (128 hours) at LSD - Lisbon School Design Animation and Special Effects
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Maya Training (250 hours) at LSD - Lisbon School Design Animation and Special Effects
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Qualifications
University Degree in English Language at Level 3 from ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe)
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025University Degree in English Language at Level 3 from ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe)
January 11, 2030 - July 11, 2025University Degree in English Language at Level 3 from ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe)
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 20252D Animation in After Effects (60 Hours) - CIEBA Illustration Course (128 Hours)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Animation and Special Effects (Maya - 250 Hours) - LSD (Lisbon School Design)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 20201st Prize at Oncine Festival for the short film 'Between You and Me' (Estonia)
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025ALTE Level 3 English Language Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025ALTE Level 3 English Language Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025ALTE English Language Certification, Level 3
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025Driver's License
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 20251st Prize, Oncine Festival (short film Between You and Me)
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Government, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
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