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Hi, I’m Tz Iliev. I’m a multidisciplinary visual artist and animator based in Manchester, UK. My work spans animation, graphic design, video production, and marketing, with a strong foundation in life drawing and painting. I spent five years in the film industry focusing on animation, and I currently lead Joyfire Studio, where I oversee creative projects from concept to delivery.
I’m passionate about solving creative problems for corporate clients and educational settings alike. I won the Farecla 2019 Best Behind the Scenes Video as a director and editor, and I enjoy teaching private art, sharing techniques in drawing, design, and animation with students of all levels.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Video Creator & Social Media Presenter at Fuel London & Stockup Online
August 1, 2023 - November 25, 2025Created video content and presented across social platforms, contributing to brand storytelling in Manchester.
Private Art Teacher at Joyfire Studio
February 1, 2019 - November 25, 2025Delivered private art instruction and animation coaching, nurturing students' skills.
Graphic Designer & Video Editor at Wild Events
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022Designed branding assets (logos, prints) and edited promotional videos for events.
Head of Media and Marketing at Hallidays Hydropower
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021Led marketing materials, created branding templates, and produced video content.
Customer Service Advisor at Booking.com / Rentalcars.com
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020Provided customer support, GDPR trained, handled escalated queries and insurance.
Concept Designer at Farecla Products Limited
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Supported 2019 bonnet design competition with concepts and making-of video.
Video Editor & Production Assistant at Flix Animation Ltd (BBC Studio)
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019Encoded footage, organized AVID drives, managed graphics and audio, maintained narrative.
Animator at Levagio.com
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019Animated explainer shorts, designed marketing materials, recorded VOs, created 3D turnarounds.
Video Editor & Videographer at Saint Philips Chapel Street
February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2019Edited video and shot footage for local projects in Manchester.
Storyboard Artist Apprentice at Bubu Studio
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018Assisted lead director with storyboarding and creative planning.
Mascot Concept Designer at Mini Mashini
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2018Created mascot concepts and visual designs for branding.
Graphic Designer at Mavary
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017Provided graphic design work including branding and visuals.
Designer and Painter at Crossroad Church
December 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015Designer and painter for church projects and events.
Art Teacher Assistant at The Bridge Festival
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014Assisted art education and festival activities.
Video Creator & Social Media Presenter at Fuel London & Stockup Online - Manchester
August 1, 2023 - PresentCreated video content and presented across social media channels, contributing to brand storytelling and engagement.
Private Art Teacher at Joyfire Studio - Manchester
February 1, 2019 - PresentProvide private art instruction and mentorship to students, fostering creativity and technical skills across media.
Graphic Designer & Video Editor at Wild Events - Manchester
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022Graphic design (logos, printing, socials); video editing; branding for events and campaigns.
Head of Media and Marketing at Hallidays Hydropower - Manchester
February 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021Created marketing materials (posters, flyers, logos, banners); developed creative templates and produced video content.
Customer Service Advisor at Booking.com / T/A Rentalcars.com - Manchester
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020Provided guidance to customers, GDPR trained, handle escalated queries and insurance.
Concept Designer at Farecla Products Limited - Dunstable
May 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Supported competition participants’ bonnet designs and composed the making-of video.
Video Editor & Production Assistant at Flix Animation Ltd (BBC Studio) - Salford
May 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019Encoded footage, organized AVID drives, managed graphics, sound, music mixing, colour correction; maintained narrative continuity.
Animator at Levagio.com - California
February 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019Animated Explainer Shorts, designed marketing materials, recorded VOs, 3D turnarounds.
Video Editor & Videographer at Saint Philips Chapel Street - Manchester
September 1, 2017 - February 1, 2019Edited projects; shot footage and produced video content.
Storyboard Artist Apprentice at Bubu Studio - Sofia
July 1, 2016 - December 1, 2018Apprentice to lead director; involved in directing and storyboarding for projects.
Mascot Concept Designer at Mini Mashini - Sofia
September 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018Designed mascot concepts for branding and campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Mavary - Luton
July 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017Graphic design and visual direction for client projects.
Designer and Painter at Crossroad Church - Sofia
September 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015Interior design and painting projects for church spaces.
Art Teacher Assistant at The Bridge Festival - Vidin
June 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014Assisted art education and workshops.
Graphic Designer & Video Editor at Wild Events
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022Graphic design for logos, printing, social assets; video editing; branding and marketing materials for events.
Head of Media and Marketing at Hallidays Hydropower
February 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021Led media and marketing efforts; created posters, flyers, logos, banners; developed templates; produced video content.
Customer Service Advisor at Booking.com / T/A Rentalcars.com
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020Provided guidance to customers, GDPR trained, handled escalations and insurance-related queries.
Concept Designer at Farecla Products Limited
May 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Supported competition participants with bonnet design concepts and produced the making-of video.
Animator at Levagio.com
February 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019Animated explainer shorts, designed marketing materials, recorded VOs and 3D turnarounds.
Video Editor & Videographer at Saint Philips Chapel Street
September 1, 2017 - February 1, 2019Edited video projects and provided videography for various productions.
Storyboard Artist Apprentice at Bubu Studio
July 1, 2016 - December 1, 2018Apprentice to lead director; involved in directing and storyboarding.
Mascot Concept Designer at Mini Mashini
September 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018Created mascot concepts and campaign artwork.
Education
Bachelor's in Animation at University of Salford
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2019National Professional High of Photography and Polygraphy at National Professional High of Photography and Polygraphy (NPGPF)
September 1, 2011 - July 1, 2016Bachelor's in Animation at University of Salford
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2019National Professional High School of Photography and Polygraphy (NPGPF) at Sofia
September 1, 2011 - July 1, 2016Bachelor's in Animation at University of Salford - Manchester
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2019National Professional High of Photography and Polygraphy at NPGPF - Sofia
September 1, 2011 - July 1, 2016Qualifications
Animation Fundamentals
December 1, 2016 - November 25, 2025Hand-Drawn Animation
February 1, 2017 - November 25, 2025Digital Sketching Starter Kit
July 1, 2017 - November 25, 2025ToonBoom Storyboard Pro Essential Training
November 1, 2017 - November 25, 2025Supervising Animation Director
February 1, 2019 - November 25, 2025Story and Character Development for Animation
February 1, 2019 - November 25, 2025Oscar-Winning Animation Direction
February 1, 2019 - November 25, 2025Character Drawing Course
May 1, 2019 - November 25, 2025Udemy
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025Animation Fundamentals
December 1, 2016 - November 29, 2025Hand-Drawn Animation
February 1, 2017 - November 29, 2025Digital Sketching Starter Kit
July 1, 2017 - November 29, 2025ToonBoom Storyboard Pro Essential Training
November 1, 2017 - November 29, 2025Supervising animation Director
February 1, 2019 - November 29, 2025Story and Character Development for Animation
February 1, 2019 - November 29, 2025Oscar-Winning Animation Direction
February 1, 2019 - November 29, 2025Character Drawing Course
May 1, 2019 - November 29, 2025Animation Fundamentals
December 1, 2016 - November 29, 2025Hand-Drawn Animation
February 1, 2017 - November 29, 2025Digital Sketching Starter Kit
July 1, 2017 - November 29, 2025ToonBoom Storyboard Pro Essential Training
November 1, 2017 - November 29, 2025Supervising animation Director
February 1, 2019 - November 29, 2025Story and Character Development for Animation
February 1, 2019 - November 29, 2025Oscar-Winning Animation Direction
February 1, 2019 - November 29, 2025Character Drawing Course
May 1, 2019 - November 29, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other
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