I have completed my BA (Hons) in Animation at Leeds Arts University and am seeking to secure a role within the Animation industry. I chose animation because I am artistic and want a career that blends creativity with modern technologies. My degree gave me a solid grounding across the animation spectrum, including 2D animation, storyboarding, animatics, stop-motion, puppets, and proficiency with software such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects. I enjoyed working through the full lifecycle from concept to final product, and in my final project I took on the roles of co-director and producer, gaining hands-on team leadership experience. I am naturally curious and enthusiastic, ready to put in extra study to accelerate my contribution in an employment setting. I have a strong work ethic and supported myself through customer-facing roles during my studies. I enjoy working in teams and have long been interested in art, visiting galleries such as Leeds Art Gallery, The Walker Art Gallery, and the Tate Modern and Tate Britain. I also completed a Set Design Workshop at Leeds Playhouse, which gave me valuable insight into theatre production.…

Ellie Hughes-Doran

I have completed my BA (Hons) in Animation at Leeds Arts University and am seeking to secure a role within the Animation industry. I chose animation because I am artistic and want a career that blends creativity with modern technologies. My degree gave me a solid grounding across the animation spectrum, including 2D animation, storyboarding, animatics, stop-motion, puppets, and proficiency with software such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects. I enjoyed working through the full lifecycle from concept to final product, and in my final project I took on the roles of co-director and producer, gaining hands-on team leadership experience. I am naturally curious and enthusiastic, ready to put in extra study to accelerate my contribution in an employment setting. I have a strong work ethic and supported myself through customer-facing roles during my studies. I enjoy working in teams and have long been interested in art, visiting galleries such as Leeds Art Gallery, The Walker Art Gallery, and the Tate Modern and Tate Britain. I also completed a Set Design Workshop at Leeds Playhouse, which gave me valuable insight into theatre production.…

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I have completed my BA (Hons) in Animation at Leeds Arts University and am seeking to secure a role within the Animation industry. I chose animation because I am artistic and want a career that blends creativity with modern technologies. My degree gave me a solid grounding across the animation spectrum, including 2D animation, storyboarding, animatics, stop-motion, puppets, and proficiency with software such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects. I enjoyed working through the full lifecycle from concept to final product, and in my final project I took on the roles of co-director and producer, gaining hands-on team leadership experience.

I am naturally curious and enthusiastic, ready to put in extra study to accelerate my contribution in an employment setting. I have a strong work ethic and supported myself through customer-facing roles during my studies. I enjoy working in teams and have long been interested in art, visiting galleries such as Leeds Art Gallery, The Walker Art Gallery, and the Tate Modern and Tate Britain. I also completed a Set Design Workshop at Leeds Playhouse, which gave me valuable insight into theatre production.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Designer at Hughes Hypnotherapy
January 1, 2020 - Present
Designed logos, business cards and visual branding; edited the website for improved aesthetics and navigation; created posters and advertising materials; produced social media content.
Waitress & Barista at West Park Cafe
June 26, 2024 - Present
Welcomed customers, seated guests, took orders, prepared a range of coffees and teas, smoothies and milkshakes, managed bookings, answered queries, restocked and processed payments.
Student Ambassador at Leeds Arts University
May 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024
Gave tours of the university and courses, answered questions, assisted with external events and careers fairs, guided international students around the city, helped lead workshops, and assisted with after-school art clubs.
Waitress at Café Dino
April 15, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Waitress – cafe service.
Studio Assistant at Pink Pineapple Home & Gifts
October 12, 2020 - April 30, 2021
Assisted with the online store, product listings, and website updates; supported photography and marketing tasks.
Waitress/Bar Tender at Escape Restaurant & Bar
August 10, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Front-of-house service including taking orders, serving food and drinks, handling bookings and queries.
Kitchen Porter at Honey Pottery
July 25, 2018 - October 31, 2019
Maintained kitchen cleanliness and stock, supported back-of-house operations.
Studio Assistant - Online Store at Pink Pineapple Home & Gifts
October 12, 2020 - April 30, 2021
Studio assistant supporting online store operations, product photography, listings and general studio tasks.
Waitress/Front of House at Escape Restaurant & Bar
August 10, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Waitress and front-of-house role, greeting customers, taking orders, serving meals and drinks, and assisting with front-of-house operations.
Studio Assistant – Online Store at Pink Pineapple Home & Gifts
October 12, 2020 - April 30, 2021
Assisted with online store tasks; product listings and website updates; merchandising.

Education

BA (Hons) Animation at Leeds Arts University
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2024
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Merit) at Leeds Arts University
September 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
A-Levels (Art, Sociology and Religious Studies) at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
GCSEs (including Maths and English) at Horsforth School
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017
BA (Hons) Animation at Leeds Arts University
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2024
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - Merit at Leeds Arts University
September 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
A Levels (Art, Sociology and Religious Studies) at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
GCSEs at Horsforth School
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017
BA (Hons) Animation at Leeds Arts University
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2024
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Leeds Arts University
September 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
A Levels in Art, Sociology and Religious Studies at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
GCSEs at Horsforth School
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017

Qualifications

BA Honours Animation
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2024
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - Merit
September 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
A Levels (Art, Sociology and Religious Studies)
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
GCSEs
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
September 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
A Levels in Art, Sociology and Religious Studies
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
GCSEs
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality
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    A Whisper In The Woods is a short animated film I am currently directing, along with making stop-motion puppets, stop-motion animation, character designs and post-production work. This film is set in medieval times and follows the journey of a young girl who finds herself lost in a strange world of folklore. She meets a friendly creature who helps guide her through the twists and turns of the folklore world to help her get home... or so she thinks. This film is made up of stop-motion puppet animation, 2D rigged animation and 2D frame by frame animation.…