Hi! My name is Genia, I'm a 2D animator and motion designer. You can check my portfolio here _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I discovered the world of animated imagery through motion design, which helped me develop skills in animation using After Effects, as well as in compositing and editing. This path naturally led me to traditional 2D animation, opening the door to more ambitious and emotionally rich projects. Over time, I’ve had the chance to work on animated musical clips for TED, title sequences for series and films, and commercial spots using motion design. Animation has become my way of expressing artistic intentions with subtlety and emotion.…

Genia Kim

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Hi! My name is Genia, I'm a 2D animator and motion designer. You can check my portfolio here _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I discovered the world of animated imagery through motion design, which helped me develop skills in animation using After Effects, as well as in compositing and editing. This path naturally led me to traditional 2D animation, opening the door to more ambitious and emotionally rich projects. Over time, I’ve had the chance to work on animated musical clips for TED, title sequences for series and films, and commercial spots using motion design. Animation has become my way of expressing artistic intentions with subtlety and emotion.…

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Hi! My name is Genia, I’m a 2D animator and motion designer.

You can check my portfolio here Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

I discovered the world of animated imagery through motion design, which helped me develop skills in animation using After Effects, as well as in compositing and editing. This path naturally led me to traditional 2D animation, opening the door to more ambitious and emotionally rich projects.

Over time, I’ve had the chance to work on animated musical clips for TED, title sequences for series and films, and commercial spots using motion design. Animation has become my way of expressing artistic intentions with subtlety and emotion.

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English
Advanced
French
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

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Education

Bachelor in Digital Design at ENSAAMA, School of applied arts
September 1, 2019 - June 20, 2021
I studied Digital Design in Paris, where I received a comprehensive education in visual communication, motion design, and 3D animation. The program combined creative and technical training, allowing me to develop a strong visual language while mastering industry-standard tools and techniques.
Bachelor in Motion Design at L'école des Gobelins
September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
I completed a motion design program at Gobelins, l'École de l'Image, while working under a professional contract. This unique format allowed me to combine hands-on industry experience with cutting-edge training in animation, graphic design, and storytelling.
Professional courses at Animation School
June 11, 2024 - April 20, 2025
To deepen my skills and stay current in the field, I took several online courses in 2D animation, focusing on advanced techniques in character animation. These courses allowed me to refine my craft, explore new animation styles, and apply fresh insights directly to my professional projects—continuously enhancing the quality and expressiveness of my work.

Qualifications

Festival of Animation Films in Rennes
April 1, 2024 - April 19, 2025
My animated documentary film "Les affamés", which explores the destructive impact of industrial fishing on marine ecosystems, was selected for the Rennes Festival. Through a mix of visual storytelling and factual research, the film sheds light on the intensity of overfishing and its long-term environmental consequences. The selection highlighted the power of 2D animation as a tool for ecological awareness and advocacy.
Member of Video Projections Festival in Lyon
January 14, 2023 - April 22, 2025
Participation in Festival on Lights in Lyon
January 14, 2023 - January 17, 2024
I participated as a video mapping artist for an annual light festival in Lyon, contributing to large-scale visual projections that transformed architectural spaces into immersive storytelling canvases. This experience allowed me to combine motion design with spatial awareness, creating dynamic visuals that interacted with the city’s iconic facades and engaged a wide public audience.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    uniE608 Les affamées animated short film
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    uniE608 Flying club opening sequence
    The sequence opens in a dreamy, retro-futuristic sky where sleek aircrafts glide past floating neon signs and holographic instruments. With bold, punchy colors and smooth transitions, the animation mixes vintage aviation aesthetics with pulsing music visuals—equalizers embedded in clouds, vinyl records spinning midair, and glowing trails of light dancing to the beat. Festival names emerge from swirling jet streams and dissolve into the atmosphere. As the beat builds, a massive airborne stage appears, and the Flying Club logo rises into view, illuminated like a beacon above an electrified crowd, closing the sequence with lift-off energy. video advert animator videoeditor…
    uniE608 Grandma Frog takes a revenge!
    days are disrupted by the return of a long-lost enemy. What no one knows is that she’s a retired ninja, and beneath her shawl and teacups lies a lifetime of deadly skills. With humor, action, and heart, the film reveals that age is just a number when it comes to kicking tadpole tail. video animator filmdirector videoeditor…
    uniE608 Blop
    This short animated film takes place in a chaotic laboratory, where a wild experiment gives birth to a mysterious creature formed from lightning. Blending mad science with stylized 2D animation, the film explores themes of creation, chaos, and unexpected consequences—all wrapped in an electrifying visual style. video animator…
    uniE608 Noodle escape - fan animation
    I created a fan animation featuring Noodle, the iconic character from Gorillaz, handling all aspects of the project—from concept and design to animation and compositing. Inspired by the band's unique aesthetic, I aimed to capture Noodle’s energy and attitude through dynamic movement and expressive visuals, paying tribute to the original spirit of Gorillaz while adding my own creative touch. video filmdirector animator…
    uniE608 Ne Ku Sai - anime music clips
    Ne Ku Sai is an animated music project featuring a virtual band performed by two girls, blending vibrant 2D animation with original music. The project explores identity, friendship, and self-expression through stylized visuals and dynamic performances. As both an animation and music experiment, Ne Ku Sai creates a unique audiovisual universe where storytelling and rhythm collide. video animator filmdirector videoeditor 2danimation animestyle…