Director, illustrator , animation director, visual artist, and screenwriter. I have extensive experience in film, television, and commercial video production, working across every stage of the pipeline—from scriptwriting and storyboarding to illustration, animation, editing, live-action shooting, and directing. Currently, I work as a director and artist-animator at TED-Ed.

Denys Spolitak

Director, illustrator , animation director, visual artist, and screenwriter. I have extensive experience in film, television, and commercial video production, working across every stage of the pipeline—from scriptwriting and storyboarding to illustration, animation, editing, live-action shooting, and directing. Currently, I work as a director and artist-animator at TED-Ed.

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Director, illustrator , animation director, visual artist, and screenwriter. I have extensive experience in film, television, and commercial video production, working across every stage of the pipeline—from scriptwriting and storyboarding to illustration, animation, editing, live-action shooting, and directing. Currently, I work as a director and artist-animator at TED-Ed.

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Language

English
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Director / Animator / Illustrator at TED-Ed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Deliver visuals, animation, and story pacing in collaboration with editorial teams.
Director / Animator / Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Created animated shorts, commercial videos, social content, and visual storytelling pieces. Delivered full-cycle productions: concept, design, animation, and post-production.
Experimental Audio Editor at DAU (Project)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Part of a director-led team, created multi-room audio for an experimental film environment.
Promo Video Editor at Gaudi Studio
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Oversaw post-production and promo visuals for TV and digital campaigns.
TV Director at STB TV Channel
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Directed segments and shows with a strong narrative and visual style. Collaborated with producers and editors to shape on-air content.
Creative Copywriter at Think! McCann
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Developed concepts and scripts for advertising campaigns.

Education

Master of Arts in Animation Directing at Kyiv National I. Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Cinema and Television, Ukraine
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Animation Directing at Kyiv National I. Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Cinema and Television, Ukraine
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet