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Hi, I’m Iliyan Danev, a master’s student at the University of Hertfordshire pursuing a Master’s in Animation. I’m passionate about 2D animation and character design, with solid skills in sketching, storyboarding, and digital illustration. I’m growing my expertise in Toon Boom Harmony, OpenToonz, Procreate, Procreate Dreams, and a range of Adobe software, and I love exploring new techniques to bring characters and stories to life.\n\nI regularly work on personal projects to refine anatomy, movement, and design, sharing sketches on Instagram and other platforms. For my master’s studies, I’ve contributed to 2D animation projects using Toon Boom Harmony, created original characters and storyboards, and collaborated with teammates on group animations, focusing on expressive movement and timing.
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Bulgarian
Fluent
Work Experience
2D Animator (Academic Project) at SEESOW PROJECT (Academic Project)
January 1, 2022 - September 7, 2025Produced a short 2D animation exploring character emotion and storytelling; designed and storyboarded original characters with expressive movement.
2D Animator (Academic Project) – Advertising Campaign at SEESOW Advertising Campaign (Academic Project)
January 1, 2022 - September 7, 2025Created a short 2-minute 2D animation as part of coursework, handling character design, animation, and sound synchronization.
2D Animator (Academic Projects) at Seesow Project / University Centre South Essex
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022Produced a short 2D animation exploring character emotion and storytelling using Toon Boom Harmony; designed and storyboarded original characters, focusing on expressive movement; collaborated with peers on a group animation project, contributing backgrounds and character motion; created a 2-minute 2D animated short as part of master's coursework, handling character design, animation, and sound synchronization; also contributed to an advertising project for the Seesow Campaign by creating a short 2D animation with character design, storyboarding, and final animation.
Short 2D Animation - Seesow Project (Advertising Campaign) at University Centre South Essex
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022Created a short 2D animation as part of a collaborative advertising project. Contributed to character design, storyboarding, and final animation. Utilized Toon Boom Harmony and Procreate to deliver visuals aligned with the campaign's goals. Strengthened teamwork, creativity and ability to meet deadlines.
2D Animated Short - Seesow Project (Master's Coursework) at University of Hertfordshire / Academic Coursework
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Created a 2-minute 2D animated short as part of master's coursework, handling character design, animation, and sound synchronization.
Education
Bachelor of Animation at University Centre South Essex
September 15, 2021 - May 31, 2024Master's Degree in Animation at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2024 - September 7, 2025Bachelor's Degree in Animation at University Centre South Essex
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024Creative Media Production (Animation) Level 3 Extended Diploma at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021Master's Degree in Animation at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2024 - September 7, 2025Bachelor's Degree in Animation (Hons) at University Centre South Essex
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024Creative Media Production (Animation) Level 3 Extended Diploma at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021Master's Degree in Animation at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Bachelor's Degree in Animation at University Centre South Essex
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024Creative Media Production (Animation) Level 3 Extended Diploma at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021Master's Degree in Animation at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Bachelor's Degree in Animation (BA Hons) at University Centre South Essex
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024Creative Media Production (Animation) Level 3 Extended Diploma at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021Master's Degree in Animation at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025BA (Hons) Animation at University Centre South Essex
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024Creative Media Production (Animation) - Level 3 Extended Diploma at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021Master’s Degree at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Bachelor's Degree in Animation at University Centre South Essex
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024Creative Media Production (Animation) Level 3 Extended Diploma at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021Master's Degree Animation at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Bachelor's Degree Animation at University Centre South Essex
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024Creative Media Production (Animation) Level 3 Extended Diploma at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021Master's Degree in Animation at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Bachelor's Degree in Animation (BA Hons) at University Centre South Essex
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (Animation) at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021Qualifications
Creative Media Production (Animation) Level 3 Extended Diploma
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021Creative Media Production (Animation) - Level 3 Extended Diploma (Distinction)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021Creative Media Production (Animation) Level 3 Extended Diploma
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021Creative Media Production (Animation) Level 3 Extended Diploma
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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