Hi, I'm Valeria Pavin, an italian animator and freelance illustrator based in Angoulême, France. With a specialty in 2D animation and illustration, I've had the pleasure of working on various animated series, short films, and personal projects. I enjoy bringing characters and stories to life through my art and animation skills. I speak Italian and French fluently and have experience working with tools like Toon Boom Harmony and Krita, Photoshop and After Effect. I'm passionate about creative storytelling and am always eager to take on new challenges in animation and illustration. I hope to hear from you soon; Val

Valeria Pavin

Hi, I'm Valeria Pavin, an italian animator and freelance illustrator based in Angoulême, France. With a specialty in 2D animation and illustration, I've had the pleasure of working on various animated series, short films, and personal projects. I enjoy bringing characters and stories to life through my art and animation skills. I speak Italian and French fluently and have experience working with tools like Toon Boom Harmony and Krita, Photoshop and After Effect. I'm passionate about creative storytelling and am always eager to take on new challenges in animation and illustration. I hope to hear from you soon; Val

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Hi, I’m Valeria Pavin, an italian animator and freelance illustrator based in Angoulême, France. With a specialty in 2D animation and illustration, I’ve had the pleasure of working on various animated series, short films, and personal projects. I enjoy bringing characters and stories to life through my art and animation skills.

I speak Italian and French fluently and have experience working with tools like Toon Boom Harmony and Krita, Photoshop and After Effect. I’m passionate about creative storytelling and am always eager to take on new challenges in animation and illustration.

I hope to hear from you soon;
Val

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Language

Italian
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Embroidery artist at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - Present
Working as an embroidery artist on a freelance basis, applying embroidery techniques to artistic projects.
Illustrator at Freelance
November 1, 2024 - Present
Creating illustrations for personal projects and other freelance assignments.
Toon Boom Animator at Fost Studio
February 29, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Animator on the Cartoon Saloon series "Silly Sundays" utilizing Toon Boom Harmony for animation production. Created animation and posing layouts showcased in showreels.
Freelance Illustrator at Freelance
September 30, 2022 - July 22, 2025
Hand illustrator on a mission about maternity and child development on various freelance projects.
After Effects animator at Miyu Productions
May 31, 2020 - July 22, 2025
Performed After Effects animation for the project "Les mystères des Paris".
Character Animator at LES FILMS DE L'ARLEQUIN
May 31, 2019 - July 22, 2025
2D Cut Out Animator for "Boris" season 3 production.
Character Animator at UNIQUE ANIMATION
January 31, 2018 - July 22, 2025
Toon Boom Harmony animator on "Le Loup" project, also worked on FX design.
FX design at UNIQUE ANIMATION
June 30, 2017 - July 22, 2025
Designed FX for the "Le Loup" animation project.
Character Animator at UNIQUE ANIMATION
May 31, 2017 - July 22, 2025
Traditional animator using TV Paint software on the project "Sisters".
Freelance animator at Lord of Barbés
July 31, 2016 - July 22, 2025
After Effects animator and compositor for an advertising film.
Assistant Animator at Marmita Films
May 31, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Responsibilities included clean up, inbetween, and color masking on the short film "Mon homme (poulpe)" directed by Stéphanie Cadoret.
Freelance Animator at Boostr Acute Games
June 30, 2015 - July 22, 2025
Flash animator on the game Fantasy Rivals.
Animator at Les Films de L'Arlequin
May 31, 2015 - July 22, 2025
Flash animator on the second season of "Boris".
Freelance Animator at Lord of Barbès
August 31, 2014 - July 22, 2025
Flash animator for a Nestlé commercial.
Freelance Illustrator at Pitches
November 30, 2013 - July 22, 2025
Created illustrations for a promotional animated short for client TOTAL.
Cut Out Animator at Lastrego e Testa Multimedia
July 31, 2013 - July 22, 2025
Toon Boom and After Effects animator.
Traditional Animator at Lord of Barbès
April 30, 2013 - July 22, 2025
Toon Boom traditional animator and After Effects compositing artist for Dove advertising directed by Malcolm Sutherland.
Cut Out animator at Dupuis Audiovisuel
April 30, 2012 - July 22, 2025
Toon Boom cut out and traditional animator for TV series "Petit Spirou" aired on M6, France.
Graphic artist at Rai - Radiotelevisione Italiana S.p.A.
July 31, 2010 - July 22, 2025
After Effects and Avid DS Nitris compositing for TV fiction.
3D Character Animator at Tilapia Animation Studios
December 31, 2009 - July 22, 2025
Maya Character Animator for the 3D TV pilot "Il Piccolo Sansereno".
Graphic Artist - Animator at Rai - Radiotelevisione Italiana S.p.A.
May 31, 2009 - July 22, 2025
After Effects animator, storyboard artist, and compositor for children's TV program "CARTOON FLAKES" aired on Rai Due.
After Effects character animator and storyboard artist at Lastrego e Testa Multimedia
July 31, 2008 - July 22, 2025
After Effects animator and storyboard artist for TV series "Amita of the jungle" and After Effects animator for "Aladin's adventures".
Director, character designer, storyboard artist, animator at CSC Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia
December 31, 2006 - July 22, 2025
Directed and created the short film "Wives'supermarket" with traditional animation. The film was broadcast on MTV Italia in June 2010.
Director, Lay Out artist and cut out animator at Rai - Radiotelevisione Italiana S.p.A.
May 31, 2005 - July 22, 2025
Created opening titles for "E’ domenica papà" aired on RaiTre.
Concept artist, Stop Motion animator at Salone del Vino
November 30, 2003 - July 22, 2025
Created opening titles named "Re Barolo" for the exhibition "Salone del Vino", Turin, Italy.
Embroidery artist at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - Present
Currently working as an embroidery artist, creating artwork through embroidery techniques.
Illustrator at Freelance
November 1, 2024 - Present
Illustrator on personal projects, delivering creative illustration work.
Toon Boom Animator at Fost Studio
February 29, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Worked as an animator on Cartoon Saloon series 'Silly Sundays', creating animation and posing layouts.
Freelance Illustrator at Freelance
September 30, 2022 - July 22, 2025
Illustrator focusing on maternity and child development projects.
After Effects animator at Miyu Productions
May 31, 2020 - July 22, 2025
Created animation work using After Effects for the project 'Les mystères des Paris'.
Character Animator at LES FILMS DE L'ARLEQUIN
May 31, 2019 - July 22, 2025
2D Cut Out Animator on 'Boris' season 3, contributing to animation development.
Character Animator at UNIQUE ANIMATION
January 31, 2018 - July 22, 2025
Toon Boom Harmony animator on 'Le Loup', as well as FX design work on the same project.
FX design at UNIQUE ANIMATION
June 30, 2017 - July 22, 2025
Designed FX for 'Le Loup'.
Character Animator at UNIQUE ANIMATION
May 31, 2017 - July 22, 2025
TV Paint traditional animator on 'Sisters'.
Freelance animator at Lord of Barbés
July 31, 2016 - July 22, 2025
After Effects animator and compositing for an advertising film.
Assistant Animator at Marmita Films
May 31, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Performed clean-up, inbetweening, and color masking on short film 'Mon homme (poulpe)'.
Freelance Animator at Boostr Acute Games
June 30, 2015 - July 22, 2025
Flash animator on Fantasy Rivals game.
Animator at Les Films de L'Arlequin
May 31, 2015 - July 22, 2025
Flash animator on the second season of 'Boris'.
Freelance Animator at Lord of Barbés
August 31, 2014 - July 22, 2025
Flash animator for a Nestlé commercial.
Freelance Illustrator at Pitches
November 30, 2013 - July 22, 2025
Created illustrations for a promotional animated short for client TOTAL.
Cut Out Animator at Lastrego e Testa Multimedia
July 31, 2013 - July 22, 2025
Toon Boom and After Effects animator.
Traditional Animator at Lord of Barbès
April 30, 2013 - July 22, 2025
Toon Boom traditional animator and After Effects compositing artist for Dove's advertising campaign.
Cut Out animator at Dupuis Audiovisuel
April 30, 2012 - July 22, 2025
Toon Boom cut out and traditional animator for TV series 'Petit Spirou'.
Graphic artist at Rai - Radiotelevisione Italiana S.p.A.
July 31, 2010 - July 22, 2025
After Effects and Avid DS Nitris compositing for TV fiction.
3D Character Animator at Tilapia Animation Studios
December 31, 2009 - July 22, 2025
Maya Character Animator for the 3D TV pilot 'Il Piccolo Sansereno'.
Graphic Artist - Animator at Rai - Radiotelevisione Italiana S.p.A.
May 31, 2009 - July 22, 2025
After Effects animator, storyboard artist, and compositing for TV program 'CARTOON FLAKES'.
After Effects character animator and storyboard artist at Lastrego e Testa Multimedia
July 31, 2008 - July 22, 2025
Animator and storyboard artist for TV series 'Amita of the Jungle' and After Effects animator for 'Aladin's adventures'.
Director, character designer, storyboard artist, animator at CSC Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia
December 31, 2006 - July 22, 2025
Created traditional animation short film 'Wives'Supermarket' broadcasted on MTV Italia.
Director, Lay Out artist and cut out animator at Rai - Radiotelevisione Italiana S.p.A.
May 31, 2005 - July 22, 2025
Created opening titles for 'E’ domenica papà' aired on RaiTre.
Concept artist, Stop Motion animator at Salone del Vino
November 30, 2003 - July 22, 2025
Created opening titles 'Re Barolo' for the exhibition 'Salone del Vino' in Turin, Italy.

Education

Traditional animation at CSC Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
fine arts at Liceo Artistico
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2001
Traditional animation at CSC Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Fine arts at Liceo Artistico
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2001

Qualifications

Best short film - Wives'Supermarket - Cartoons on the Bay
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Best short film - Wives'Supermarket - Cartoons on the Bay
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services, Other
    paper "Silly Sundays" Toon Boom animations

    My work on a Cartoon Saloon TV show “Silly Sundays”

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