Hello! My name is Colleen Tighe. I am an experienced Illustrator, Animator and Designer with years of experience working in the illustration and design industry. I have worked with editorial illustration, book illustration, marketing design and motion design for marketing and apps. I graduated from the School of Visual Arts with a BFA in illustration, and after freelancing as an illustrator and dabbling in design, I returned to the field that first inspired me to draw as a kid, animation, and started working as a motion designer as well. I am a creative, quick worker with a strong point of view. My ability to switch between illustration, animation and design and wide ranging interests and constant desire to learn makes me a great generalist, who won't shy away from trying a new challenge. I have years of experience working remotely and communicating clearly, and collaborating with my clients to create the best outcome for all teams. Previous clients include The New York Times, Xerox, The New Yorker, NBC News, FiveThirtyEight, Little Bee Books, z2 Comics, The New Republic, The Baffler, SSENSE, and more.

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Hello! My name is Colleen Tighe. I am an experienced Illustrator, Animator and Designer with years of experience working in the illustration and design industry. I have worked with editorial illustration, book illustration, marketing design and motion design for marketing and apps. I graduated from the School of Visual Arts with a BFA in illustration, and after freelancing as an illustrator and dabbling in design, I returned to the field that first inspired me to draw as a kid, animation, and started working as a motion designer as well. I am a creative, quick worker with a strong point of view. My ability to switch between illustration, animation and design and wide ranging interests and constant desire to learn makes me a great generalist, who won't shy away from trying a new challenge. I have years of experience working remotely and communicating clearly, and collaborating with my clients to create the best outcome for all teams. Previous clients include The New York Times, Xerox, The New Yorker, NBC News, FiveThirtyEight, Little Bee Books, z2 Comics, The New Republic, The Baffler, SSENSE, and more.

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Hello! My name is Colleen Tighe. I am an experienced Illustrator, Animator and Designer with years of experience working in the illustration and design industry. I have worked with editorial illustration, book illustration, marketing design and motion design for marketing and apps.

I graduated from the School of Visual Arts with a BFA in illustration, and after freelancing as an illustrator and dabbling in design, I returned to the field that first inspired me to draw as a kid, animation, and started working as a motion designer as well. I am a creative, quick worker with a strong point of view. My ability to switch between illustration, animation and design and wide ranging interests and constant desire to learn makes me a great generalist, who won’t shy away from trying a new challenge. I have years of experience working remotely and communicating clearly, and collaborating with my clients to create the best outcome for all teams.

Previous clients include The New York Times, Xerox, The New Yorker, NBC News, FiveThirtyEight, Little Bee Books, z2 Comics, The New Republic, The Baffler, SSENSE, and more.

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Skills

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Freelance Gig
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Illustration
Mo
Motion Graphic
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Animation
2D
2D Animation
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Experience Level

Freelance Gig
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Motion Graphic
Expert
Animation
Expert
2D Animation
Intermediate
Explainer Video
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at School of Visual Arts
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2014
Major: Illustration

Qualifications

After Effects Kickstart
July 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
School of Motion
Principles of Animation (Animation Bootcamp)
February 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
School of Motion

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE608 NYC H20 Explainer Video
    An explainer video I designed, animated, and edited for the NYC based non-profit organization NYC h20, to help educate children and adults about the water systems in NYC
    uniE621 Samhain
    An illustration around Samhain, drawing from the folktale of Fionn slaying a fire-breathing demon that would destroy the town of Tara #illustration #illustrator #designer
    uniE621 Maine Youth Justice
    I designed and illustrated a 4 page brochure for the non-profit Maine Youth Justice, whose goal is to close to the last youth prison in Maine. This illustration is supposed to show what the affected youth dream of doing with the re-directed funds after closing the prison. #photo #logo
    uniE621 Sant Jordi
    An illustration about the Catalan holiday Sant Jordi, where you give books to your sweeite #photo #logo
    uniE621 Covid Vaccine
    An editorial illustration for NBC News, about who should be prioritized for the covid vaccine