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Master’s degree graduate in Animation from the University of Hertfordshire, with a strong passion for 2D animation and character design. Skilled in sketching, storyboarding, and digital illustration, with hands-on experience using professional animation and art tools. Enthusiastic about experimenting with new drawing and animation techniques to create expressive characters and engaging stories, with a collaborative mindset and attention to detail across character motion, design, and production.…Master’s degree graduate in Animation from the University of Hertfordshire, with a strong passion for 2D animation and character design. Skilled in sketching, storyboarding, and digital illustration, with hands-on experience using professional animation and art tools. Enthusiastic about experimenting with new drawing and animation techniques to create expressive characters and engaging stories, with a collaborative mindset and attention to detail across character motion, design, and production.

ILIYAN DANEV

2D Animator, Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, +3

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Master’s degree graduate in Animation from the University of Hertfordshire, with a strong passion for 2D animation and character design. Skilled in sketching, storyboarding, and digital illustration, with hands-on experience using professional animation and art tools. Enthusiastic about experimenting with new drawing and animation techniques to create expressive characters and engaging stories, with a collaborative mindset and attention to detail across character motion, design, and production.…Master’s degree graduate in Animation from the University of Hertfordshire, with a strong passion for 2D animation and character design. Skilled in sketching, storyboarding, and digital illustration, with hands-on experience using professional animation and art tools. Enthusiastic about experimenting with new drawing and animation techniques to create expressive characters and engaging stories, with a collaborative mindset and attention to detail across character motion, design, and production.

Available to hire

Master’s degree graduate in Animation from the University of Hertfordshire, with a strong passion for 2D animation and character design. Skilled in sketching, storyboarding, and digital illustration, with hands-on experience using professional animation and art tools.

Enthusiastic about experimenting with new drawing and animation techniques to create expressive characters and engaging stories, with a collaborative mindset and attention to detail across character motion, design, and production.

Skills

Experience Level

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Bulgarian

Fluent

Work Experience

Short Animation Project (SEESOW) – Character Design, Animation, Sound Sync (Coursework) at Academic Project

January 1, 2025 - Present

Produced a 2-minute 2D animated short for a master’s coursework project. Responsibilities included character design, animation, and sound synchronization. Created expressive character movement to support storytelling and emotion, and collaborated with peers on parts of a group animation project (including backgrounds and motion). Also produced and storyboarded original characters, focusing on clear visual storytelling and readable performance.

2D Animated Short - Seesow Project (Master's Coursework) at University of Hertfordshire / Academic Coursework

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Created a 2-minute 2D animated short as part of master's coursework, handling character design, animation, and sound synchronization.

SEESOW (Master’s Coursework Short 2D Animated Short) at University of Hertfordshire (Master’s Program)

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

Created a 2-minute 2D animated short for master’s coursework, handling character design, animation, and sound synchronization. Worked on expressive character movement and coordinated timing between visuals and audio, while also collaborating with peers on group animation components (backgrounds and character motion).

2D Animated Short (Master’s Coursework) at University of Hertfordshire

January 1, 2024 - Present

Produced a 2-minute 2D animated short as part of master’s coursework. Handled character design and animation, including sound synchronization. Focused on expressive character performance and timing to support the storytelling and emotional beats of the short.

Short 2D Animation - Seesow Project (Advertising Campaign) at University Centre South Essex

December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Created 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 Animator (Academic Projects) at Seesow Project / University Centre South Essex

December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Produced 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 Animation Project – “SEESOW” (Character Design, Animation, Sound Sync) at University Centre South Essex (Bachelor’s Program, Year 2)

January 1, 2022 - Present

Produced a short 2D animation as part of a collaborative advertising project. Contributed to character design and storyboarding, then delivered final animation using Toon Boom Harmony and Procreate. Focused on creating engaging visuals aligned with the campaign’s goals while strengthening teamwork and deadline management within a production environment.

Short Animation Project (Seesow) – Bachelor’s Advertising Campaign at University Centre South Essex (collaborative project)

January 1, 2022 - Present

Contributed to a short 2D animation for a collaborative advertising campaign. Worked on character design, storyboarding, and final animation using Toon Boom Harmony and Procreate. Collaborated with peers to align visuals with the campaign goals, strengthening teamwork and deadline management skills in a project environment.

Short 2D Animation – Advertising Campaign (Collaborative Project) at University Centre South Essex

January 1, 2022 - Present

Contributed to a collaborative short 2D animation for an advertising campaign. Worked on character design, storyboarding, and final animation using Toon Boom Harmony and Procreate. Developed visuals aligned with campaign goals, strengthening teamwork, creativity, and meeting deadlines in a production-style environment.

2D Animator (Academic Project) – Advertising Campaign at SEESOW Advertising Campaign (Academic Project)

January 1, 2022 - September 7, 2025

Created a short 2-minute 2D animation as part of coursework, handling character design, animation, and sound synchronization.

2D Animator (Academic Project) at SEESOW PROJECT (Academic Project)

January 1, 2022 - September 7, 2025

Produced a short 2D animation exploring character emotion and storytelling; designed and storyboarded original characters with expressive movement.

Education

Bachelor of Animation at University Centre South Essex

September 15, 2021 - May 31, 2024

Master's Degree in Animation at University of Hertfordshire

January 1, 2024 - September 7, 2025

Bachelor's Degree in Animation at University Centre South Essex

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Creative Media Production (Animation) Level 3 Extended Diploma at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education