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Hello! I'm Chihiro Ichikawa, a versatile animator based in Boston, MA. I specialize in bringing brand campaigns to life with engaging animations across social media platforms, and I pride myself on meeting production deadlines in fast-paced environments. I have experience with illustration, graphic design, 3D modeling, and motion design, and I enjoy collaborating with teams and mentoring junior colleagues to grow together. In my work, I thrive on turning creative concepts into clear, polished visuals that resonate with audiences.…Hello! I'm Chihiro Ichikawa, a versatile animator based in Boston, MA. I specialize in bringing brand campaigns to life with engaging animations across social media platforms, and I pride myself on meeting production deadlines in fast-paced environments. I have experience with illustration, graphic design, 3D modeling, and motion design, and I enjoy collaborating with teams and mentoring junior colleagues to grow together. In my work, I thrive on turning creative concepts into clear, polished visuals that resonate with audiences.

Chihiro Ichikawa

Animator, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, +4

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Hello! I'm Chihiro Ichikawa, a versatile animator based in Boston, MA. I specialize in bringing brand campaigns to life with engaging animations across social media platforms, and I pride myself on meeting production deadlines in fast-paced environments. I have experience with illustration, graphic design, 3D modeling, and motion design, and I enjoy collaborating with teams and mentoring junior colleagues to grow together. In my work, I thrive on turning creative concepts into clear, polished visuals that resonate with audiences.…Hello! I'm Chihiro Ichikawa, a versatile animator based in Boston, MA. I specialize in bringing brand campaigns to life with engaging animations across social media platforms, and I pride myself on meeting production deadlines in fast-paced environments. I have experience with illustration, graphic design, 3D modeling, and motion design, and I enjoy collaborating with teams and mentoring junior colleagues to grow together. In my work, I thrive on turning creative concepts into clear, polished visuals that resonate with audiences.

Available to hire

Hello! I’m Chihiro Ichikawa, a versatile animator based in Boston, MA. I specialize in bringing brand campaigns to life with engaging animations across social media platforms, and I pride myself on meeting production deadlines in fast-paced environments. I have experience with illustration, graphic design, 3D modeling, and motion design, and I enjoy collaborating with teams and mentoring junior colleagues to grow together. In my work, I thrive on turning creative concepts into clear, polished visuals that resonate with audiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Japanese

Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Animator at Bare Tree Media

July 1, 2025 - August 23, 2025

Consistently met production deadlines at quality threshold in a fast-paced environment and clearly communicated with production when shifts in production occurred as needed. Delegated work to interns and freelancers. Provided mentorship and guidance to workplace juniors.

Junior Animator at Bare Tree Media

April 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025

Translated creative briefs into visual storyboards for animated projects. Developed storyboards into animations with high-level execution through timing, pacing, and technical polishing of assets. Created campaign emojis for top-level clients including Coca-Cola, Paramount, Disney, and Warner Bros. Spearheaded custom Lottie animations for brand campaigns on X, earning over 200 thousand likes. Crafted animations for immersive, high-quality AR experiences, backgrounds, and video sequences. Iterated on and revised work based on feedback from the Art Director or Project Manager.

Freelance Graphic Designer at NEU Music Department

December 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025

Designed promotional concert fliers and emailers for the Northeastern Music Department. Designed and typeset concert programs. Corresponded with music professors and relevant parties for correct details and information.

Senior Animator at Barebree Media

April 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025

Consistently met production deadlines at a quality threshold in a fast-paced environment; clearly communicated production shifts when needed; delegated work to interns and freelancers; provided mentorship and guidance to junior staff.

Junior Animator at Barebree Media

October 1, 2021 - April 1, 2024

Translated creative beliefs into visual storyboards; developed storyboards into animations with timing, pacing, and asset polishing; created campaign emojis for major clients (e.g., Coca-Cola, Paramount, Disney, WB); led custom like/lottie animations for brand campaigns on X; crafted animations for AR experiences and video sequences; iterated on work based on feedback from Art Director/Project Manager.

Freelance Digital Artist at Self-Employed

September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2024

Designed promotional concert fliers and emailers for the Northeastern Music Department; created 3D models for online retailers; produced low-poly and high-poly models and baked high-resolution textures; touched up textures produced via photogrammetry; storyboarded, illustrated, and animated a 2:30 min song for Save The Harbor nonprofit organization.

Digital Media Intern at Boston Convention Center

January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019

Produced animated content for marquees and digital signages at the Boston Convention Center and Hynes Convention Center.