Hi, I'm Armindo Teixeira, a passionate visual artist and animator with a strong background in 2D animation including traditional and cut-out styles, as well as children's book illustration. I enjoy bringing characters and stories to life through my skills in drawing, sculpting, and digital animation. With experience in multiple animation software such as Toon Boom Harmony and TVPaint, I continually strive to create engaging and creative visual content. I also have hands-on experience in areas beyond animation, including lighting installations and agricultural work, which help me stay grounded and resourceful. Dedicated to punctuality, humor, and creativity, I aim to deliver quality work while maintaining excellent customer service and a positive attitude throughout projects.

Armindo Teixeira

Hi, I'm Armindo Teixeira, a passionate visual artist and animator with a strong background in 2D animation including traditional and cut-out styles, as well as children's book illustration. I enjoy bringing characters and stories to life through my skills in drawing, sculpting, and digital animation. With experience in multiple animation software such as Toon Boom Harmony and TVPaint, I continually strive to create engaging and creative visual content. I also have hands-on experience in areas beyond animation, including lighting installations and agricultural work, which help me stay grounded and resourceful. Dedicated to punctuality, humor, and creativity, I aim to deliver quality work while maintaining excellent customer service and a positive attitude throughout projects.

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Hi, I’m Armindo Teixeira, a passionate visual artist and animator with a strong background in 2D animation including traditional and cut-out styles, as well as children’s book illustration. I enjoy bringing characters and stories to life through my skills in drawing, sculpting, and digital animation. With experience in multiple animation software such as Toon Boom Harmony and TVPaint, I continually strive to create engaging and creative visual content.

I also have hands-on experience in areas beyond animation, including lighting installations and agricultural work, which help me stay grounded and resourceful. Dedicated to punctuality, humor, and creativity, I aim to deliver quality work while maintaining excellent customer service and a positive attitude throughout projects.

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Language

English
Advanced
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Ilustração de Livro Infantil at Kairosport
December 31, 2024 - July 17, 2025
Created illustrations for a children's book, focusing on appealing visuals and storytelling elements appropriate for young readers.
Animação de Personagens at Fly Moustache
December 31, 2024 - July 17, 2025
Animated characters for the "Tuttle Twins" series using 2D cut-out/puppet style with Toon Boom Harmony on Angel Studios projects.
Animação de Vídeos Promocionais at Pistachio Studios
December 31, 2024 - July 17, 2025
Produced 2D cut-out puppet animations for promotional videos using Toon Boom Harmony.
Animação de Personagens at Dialogue
December 31, 2023 - July 17, 2025
Worked on character animation for the "NUVEM" project for FOX Portugal using 2D cut-out/puppet techniques in Toon Boom Harmony.
Animação de Vídeos Educacionais at HOMY Animation
December 31, 2023 - July 17, 2025
Created character animations for educational videos using 2D cut-out/puppet animation in Toon Boom Harmony.
Animação de Personagens at Moonbow Lda.
December 31, 2022 - July 17, 2025
Delivered character animations using 2D cut-out/puppet animation techniques with Toon Boom Harmony.
Animação de Personagens at XIRIPITI MEDIA
December 31, 2022 - July 17, 2025
Animated characters for the "Jam Van" Youtube Originals series using 2D cut-out/puppet style and Toon Boom Harmony.
Auxiliar de Serviços at Ilustre Constelações Lda.
December 31, 2021 - July 17, 2025
Handled installation of lighting, tree and garden pruning, and operated platforms and crane trucks.
Agricultura/Vinicultura Worker
December 31, 2020 - July 17, 2025
Worked in agriculture and viticulture sectors.
Animação de Web Serie at AIM Creative Studio
December 31, 2019 - July 17, 2025
Created traditional animation for the "Ashoka" web series using TVPaint.
Serviço às Mesas at Salão de Chá
December 31, 2019 - July 17, 2025
Provided customer service including table service from 2012 to 2019.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Kariosport
December 31, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Illustrated children's books, contributing artistic and storytelling skills through custom visuals for engaging young readers.
Character Animator at Fly Moustache
December 31, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Animated characters for 'Tuttle Twins' series by Angel Studios using 2D Cut-Out/Puppets techniques and Toon Boom Harmony software to create smooth and expressive animations.
Animator of Promotional Videos at Pistachio Studios
December 31, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Produced 2D cut-out animations for promotional content using Toon Boom Harmony, enhancing brand engagement through creative video storytelling.
Character Animator at Dialogue
December 31, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Created 2D Cut-Out/Puppet animations for 'NUVEM' TV series aired on FOX Portugal, utilizing Toon Boom Harmony to bring characters dynamically to life.
Animator of Educational Videos at HOMY Animation
December 31, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Produced educational video animations using 2D Cut-Out/Puppets style with Toon Boom Harmony, fostering learning through engaging visuals.
Character Animator at Moonbow Lda.
December 31, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Developed character animations using 2D Cut-Out/Puppet techniques on Toon Boom Harmony to support various multimedia projects.
Character Animator at XIRIPITI MEDIA
December 31, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Animated characters for 'Jam Van' Youtube Originals series employing 2D Cut-Out/Puppet animation techniques in Toon Boom Harmony.
Service Assistant at Ilustre Constelações Lda.
December 31, 2021 - August 7, 2025
Supported lighting installation work, tree and garden maintenance, including felling and cleaning, and operated platform handling and crane trucks.
Agriculture/Viniculture Worker
December 31, 2020 - August 7, 2025
Performed various agricultural and viniculture duties, contributing to the maintenance and production processes in the agriculture sector.
Animator of Web Serie at AIM Creative Studio
December 31, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Created traditional animation scenes for the 'Ashoka' TV series using TVPaint software to produce high-quality hand-drawn animation.
Beverage/Bar Service at Salão de Chá
December 31, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Provided bar and beverage services consistently over several years, engaging customers and managing service operations effectively.

Education

Visual Arts at Escola Secundária Camilo Castelo Branco
September 20, 2010 - June 15, 2012
Design of Animation & Multimedia at Escola Superior de Tecnologia, Gestão e Design de Portalegre
September 24, 2012 - June 16, 2017
High School Diploma at Visual Arts - Drawing/Painting/Molding/Sculpture
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree at Design of Multimedia and Animation
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025

Qualifications

Arts Visuais – 12º Ano
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Agriculture & Mining, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Retail, Consumer Goods