Hi, I'm Anna Halahan, a passionate concept artist and illustrator with experience creating captivating visuals for animated films, children's books, and webtoons. I love bringing stories to life through character design, environment artwork, and visual storytelling. Collaborating closely with creative teams and adapting to different artistic styles is something I truly enjoy. I have had the privilege to work on exciting projects for Netflix, Amazon, and Royal Caribbean, as well as contribute to exhibitions focused on social issues. Whether I'm designing for a large-scale animated film or illustrating a story for children, I always strive to deliver high-quality, engaging artwork that resonates with audiences.

Hi, I'm Anna Halahan, a passionate concept artist and illustrator with experience creating captivating visuals for animated films, children's books, and webtoons. I love bringing stories to life through character design, environment artwork, and visual storytelling. Collaborating closely with creative teams and adapting to different artistic styles is something I truly enjoy. I have had the privilege to work on exciting projects for Netflix, Amazon, and Royal Caribbean, as well as contribute to exhibitions focused on social issues. Whether I'm designing for a large-scale animated film or illustrating a story for children, I always strive to deliver high-quality, engaging artwork that resonates with audiences.

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Hi, I’m Anna Halahan, a passionate concept artist and illustrator with experience creating captivating visuals for animated films, children’s books, and webtoons. I love bringing stories to life through character design, environment artwork, and visual storytelling. Collaborating closely with creative teams and adapting to different artistic styles is something I truly enjoy.

I have had the privilege to work on exciting projects for Netflix, Amazon, and Royal Caribbean, as well as contribute to exhibitions focused on social issues. Whether I’m designing for a large-scale animated film or illustrating a story for children, I always strive to deliver high-quality, engaging artwork that resonates with audiences.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Russian
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent

Work Experience

Concept Artist at Evol Motions
March 1, 2025 - June 6, 2024
Created environment and character concept art for a large-scale animated film production, contributing to the visual development and storytelling of the project.
Webtoon Comic Creator at Self-employed
September 1, 2024 - June 6, 2024
Created webtoon comics from concept and story writing to storyboarding, character design, pacing, and final illustration.
Environment Concept Artist at Ultimayd Studios
February 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Created immersive environment concept art for the animation production Destiny Starz, a project for Netflix and Amazon. Collaborated effectively with art directors and a cross-functional team to align with project goals and artistic vision. Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting to various artistic styles and themes, ensuring consistency with the project's evolving direction.
Concept Artist at Media Monks
February 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Designed high-quality concept art for environments, props, and vehicles, consistently meeting tight deadlines. Partnered closely with art directors and developers to visualize and execute creative concepts for Royal Caribbean's Utopia Ship film production. Maintained a full-time, 40-hour workweek, utilizing advanced digital painting techniques to create visually compelling artwork.
Character Designer / Illustrator at Freelance
October 1, 2021 - June 6, 2024
Developed unique, captivating character designs for diverse freelance projects, enhancing visual storytelling and narrative depth. Collaborated with clients to understand creative visions, leading to tailored character designs that met project goals. Strengthened client communication skills by managing projects independently from concept to final delivery.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Ludwigsburg, Germany
September 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Illustrated and designed both characters and backgrounds for a children's book, bringing narrative elements to life through engaging visuals. Collaborated with the author to ensure alignment between visual style and storytelling goals, enhancing the book's appeal to its young audience.
Fine Artist at Stuttgart State Gallery
August 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Contributed to the creation and organization of the exhibition "Unter einem Himmel" at Stuttgart State Gallery, focusing on themes of equality and women's rights. Created a series of works centered on social issues, showcased as part of the exhibition. Participated in filming a short documentary highlighting the experiences of Ukrainian children affected by war.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Kyiv University of Technology and Design
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025
Guest Student at Ludwigsburg Film Academy
April 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality