I am a senior computer animator with 18+ years of experience delivering high-impact, creative content for global brands including Microsoft, Ford, Capital One and Xbox. I excel in leading end-to-end production, from concept through to delivery, across both 2D and 3D animation, graphics, and illustration. My work spans international creative agencies, games studios, and independent production houses, with hands-on experience in AI-assisted workflows, mentoring teams, and maintaining quality across time zones. I thrive on collaborative projects and enjoy mentoring junior creatives, refining visual storytelling, and delivering compelling motion design for TV, web, and interactive media. My approach blends strong art direction with practical production know-how to ensure creative ideas are realized efficiently and at the highest standard.…

Anna Stylianidou

I am a senior computer animator with 18+ years of experience delivering high-impact, creative content for global brands including Microsoft, Ford, Capital One and Xbox. I excel in leading end-to-end production, from concept through to delivery, across both 2D and 3D animation, graphics, and illustration. My work spans international creative agencies, games studios, and independent production houses, with hands-on experience in AI-assisted workflows, mentoring teams, and maintaining quality across time zones. I thrive on collaborative projects and enjoy mentoring junior creatives, refining visual storytelling, and delivering compelling motion design for TV, web, and interactive media. My approach blends strong art direction with practical production know-how to ensure creative ideas are realized efficiently and at the highest standard.…

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I am a senior computer animator with 18+ years of experience delivering high-impact, creative content for global brands including Microsoft, Ford, Capital One and Xbox. I excel in leading end-to-end production, from concept through to delivery, across both 2D and 3D animation, graphics, and illustration. My work spans international creative agencies, games studios, and independent production houses, with hands-on experience in AI-assisted workflows, mentoring teams, and maintaining quality across time zones.

I thrive on collaborative projects and enjoy mentoring junior creatives, refining visual storytelling, and delivering compelling motion design for TV, web, and interactive media. My approach blends strong art direction with practical production know-how to ensure creative ideas are realized efficiently and at the highest standard.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Graphics & HTML5 Animator at PureRed / ITG USA · UK (Remote)
August 1, 2023 - April 1, 2026
Produced animation and graphics across video, websites, and HTML5 banners for Microsoft, Xbox, Ford, Lowe's, TD Bank, Charter/Spectrum, and Sunbelt. Owned the full production cycle: concept → animation → video/audio editing → tech QA. Integrated AI tools into client workflows to support faster delivery timelines. Led projects, maintaining consistent output quality across team and time zones.
Animator & Designer (Freelance) at Haddad & Partners USA (Remote)
July 1, 2016 - July 1, 2023
Delivered animation and design assets for enterprise clients including Microsoft, Capital One, Ford, Lidl, PWC, TD Bank, and ShareBuilder. Handled end-to-end production while mentoring junior team members across time zones.
Designer & Animator (Part-Time) at Blizzworx Cyprus
February 1, 2015 - December 1, 2018
2D/3D design for Facebook apps, 3D-printed products, arcade machines, and web projects.
Freelance Animator & Illustrator at Annamations (Self-Founded)
March 1, 2012 - July 1, 2023
Delivered TV ads, e-learning videos, as well as content for web, print and mobile apps. Illustrated nine books for various independent authors, schools and an arts museum. Clients included Dell, PWC, Capital One, UNDP, Pearson, Telefonica, Skill Pill, Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation and Cyprus Ministry of Education & Culture. Managed client relationships, budgets, briefs, and project delivery end-to-end as a solo operator as well as led and coordinated other collaborators.
Multimedia & Animation Lecturer at University of Nicosia
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Lectured multimedia & animation courses (2012–2013, 2018).
Animator & Designer at Square Egg Creative Studio Cyprus
April 1, 2011 - February 1, 2012
Character design, animation, storyboards, and motion graphics for mobile and commercial work; supported video/audio editing and voice-over production.
Photoshop & After Effects Tutor at CompuSkills Training Centre
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Tutored Photoshop & After Effects.
Senior Animator at Gusto Games UK
January 1, 2008 - September 1, 2010
Led main character animation and cut-scenes for I Spy Spooky Mansion. Responsible for all front-end and in-game animation for Nat Geo Quiz (PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Wii) including a realistic frog mascot. Mentored junior animators. Contributed to four published titles.
Assistant Animator at Dibulitoon Studio, Spain
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Assistant animator for children's TV series, contributing to animation sequences and production pipelines.

Education

MA 3D Computer Animation at Bournemouth University, UK
September 1, 2006 - September 1, 2007
BA (Hons) Film & Animation at The Arts Institute at Bournemouth, UK
September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2005
Art Foundation Diploma at Ledra School of Art & Design, CY
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2002

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education
    Animation Reel

    My latest showreel showing a collection of animation projects I have worked on the last 15+ years while working with international advertising agencies (H&P, PureRed and ITG) and games studio (Gusto Games).

    I had the opportunity to be involved in all kinds of animation and often in multiple other stages of the process, from concepts and storyboards to editing and tech QA. Working across a variety of campaigns and visual styles, I collaborated with talented creative teams to help bring ideas from initial concept through to final delivery.

    All work featured is presented for portfolio purposes and remains the property of its respective clients and studios.

    Software used: After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Blender, 3DS Max, Moho, Figma, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Procreate, Audition.

    “Baqir” character model by Leo Ogawa Lillrank and rig by Pierrick Picaut.

    Music: “Dirty Streets” by Dagored

    For more work visit www.annamations.com

    Motion Design Reel

    My latest showreel showing a collection of projects I have worked on the last 10+ years while working with international advertising agencies (H&P, PureRed and ITG).

    I had the opportunity to be involved in all kinds of animation and often in multiple other stages of the process, from concepts and storyboards to editing and tech QA. Working across a variety of campaigns and visual styles, I collaborated with talented creative teams to help bring ideas from initial concept through to final delivery.

    All work featured is presented for portfolio purposes and remains the property of its respective clients and studios.

    Software used: After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Blender, Moho, Figma, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Procreate, Audition.

    Music: “Harlem Heat” by Dagored

    For more work visit www.annamations.com