I am a dynamic 2D animator with a strong passion for storytelling and a robust background in industry-standard animation software, including Toon Boom Harmony, CelAction 2D, Moho, Adobe Animate, TVPaint and Photoshop. I thrive in fast-paced animation environments, delivering high-quality work for social media and broadcast television, and I enjoy collaborating closely with directors and senior animators to bring characters to life with expressive, engaging animation.

Gopik Avinay

I am a dynamic 2D animator with a strong passion for storytelling and a robust background in industry-standard animation software, including Toon Boom Harmony, CelAction 2D, Moho, Adobe Animate, TVPaint and Photoshop. I thrive in fast-paced animation environments, delivering high-quality work for social media and broadcast television, and I enjoy collaborating closely with directors and senior animators to bring characters to life with expressive, engaging animation.

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I am a dynamic 2D animator with a strong passion for storytelling and a robust background in industry-standard animation software, including Toon Boom Harmony, CelAction 2D, Moho, Adobe Animate, TVPaint and Photoshop.

I thrive in fast-paced animation environments, delivering high-quality work for social media and broadcast television, and I enjoy collaborating closely with directors and senior animators to bring characters to life with expressive, engaging animation.

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Language

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Animator at BWGN - Short Film
October 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026
Character animator for the short film done in Moho. Responsible for blocking, in-betweening and lip-syncs. Collaborated closely with the director to ensure timely submission while maintaining alignment with the project’s creative vision.
Animator at Paper Owl Films
November 1, 2023 - February 28, 2025
Created high-quality 2D animations for BBC’s Animated Children's series Nikhil & Jay. Worked closely with senior animators to bring characters to life with expressive animation and engaging storytelling.
Animation Intern at Food Sphere
January 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Designed and produced two animated explainer videos showing the user journey for course purchases on the company website. Directed each project from concept to completion, handling scripting, storyboarding, and animation within tight deadlines.
Graphic Designer at Tavastech Ltd
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2021
Led rebranding initiatives, including logo design and marketing collateral development. Created compelling presentations for pitches, enhancing brand recognition and professionalism.

Education

Master’s in 2D Animation and Stop Motion at Teesside University, UK
September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022
Bachelor’s in Animation and Graphic Design at Mahatma Gandhi University, India
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Toon Boom Harmony Animation course at Cloth Cat Academy
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Mechanics of Motion at Cloth Cat Academy
September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Other