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I am a passionate character designer and animator, specializing in creating original, standout characters through animation. I enjoy working with people and projects that require strong collaboration and communication.
I have experience in roles interacting with the public and with industry professionals, which has enhanced my ability to relate to clients and colleagues, organize work effectively, and handle unexpected challenges.
Experience Level
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Intermediate
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Language
Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Work Experience
2D Background Animation, Character Design, Pre-production
June 1, 2026 - PresentWorked on 2D background animation, character design, and pre-production tasks.
2D animator (study, sketching, design, turnaround and model sheets)
June 1, 2026 - PresentStop Motion Artist / Stop Motion Animator
February 23, 2026 - February 27, 2026Intensive one-week stop motion project to create a short film; conducted by professional Stefano Argenterro.
Stop motion course (1-week intensive) - stop motion short creation
February 23, 2026 - February 27, 2026Completed an intensive one-week stop motion course dedicated to creating a stop motion short film.
2D Animator & Character Designer (study/drawing/model sheets)
July 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Studied, sketched, designed, and created turnarounds/model sheets of the main character.
2D animator (study, sketching, design, turnaround and model sheets)
July 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Created study sketches and character design deliverables including turnaround modeling sheets for the main character(s) during pre-production/production support work.
Cashier at Carrefour Express
March 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025Worked as cashier in Florence.
2D background animation / character design / pre-production
January 18, 2025 - September 19, 2025Worked on 2D background animation along with character design and pre-production tasks.
Sales assistant & customer service at Dragon - Lucca Comics & Games (Lucca, LU)
October 29, 2024 - November 3, 2024Customer service and sales support during Lucca Comics & Games.
Character Designer & 2D Animator at Nemo Academy, Florence
October 20, 2024 - March 20, 2025Continuation of 2D animation layout phases and coloring for the main character; remote work.
2D Animator (layout/rough/tie-down + coloring; and character modeling sheet work)
October 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024Additional 2D animation work in layout/rough/tie-down phases plus coloring of some scenes; later studying and model/character sheet tasks for the main character.
2D animator
October 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025Animation work in layout/rough/tie-down phases and additional production support. (Dates indicate separate remote work period.)
Character Designer & 2D Animator at Nemo Academy, Florence
June 20, 2024 - September 20, 2024Part of the character design team and animation team for the Animando project; involvement included 2D animation layout, roughs, and coloring.
2D Animator (layout/rough/tie-down + some scene coloring)
June 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024Worked on layout, rough animation, tie-down phases and coloring of some scenes.
2D animator / color artist and tie-down phases + some scene coloring
June 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024Worked on 2D animation in layout/rough/tie-down phases and performed coloring on some scenes.
Night Assistant (reception support for foreign minors) at La Fonte (Diaconia Valdese facility support)
April 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024Night assistance; second reception facility support for foreign minors of the Diaconia Valdese.
Night assistant (second reception facility for foreign minors of the Diocesi Valdese) at La Fonte
April 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024Night reception/support for a facility assisting foreign minors.
Security Assistant / Ticketing / Fire Safety Officer (events) at VIVA EVENTS (Carnavale di Viareggio, Viareggio LVX-VIVA EVENTS, Blackwolves - Secure&Secure concerts)
July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023Controlled staff and handled security and fire safety at events.
Security assistant (staff & fire safety officer) / customer and event support at VIVAEVENTS - Carnevale di Viareggio / Velox / X-VIVAEVENTS / BLACKWOLVES / SECUR&SECUR (concerts)
July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023Security assistance including staff control and fire-safety oversight during multiple events.
Security Assistant / Ticket Control / Welcoming at VELOX INVS. S.R.L - Ufficio delle Pietre Dure and Laboratorio delle Pietre Dure
March 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023Security assistant, ticket control, welcoming and assisting visitors; also some secretarial duties.
Security assistant; ticket control; welcoming visitors; secretarial duties at Opificio delle Pietre Dure and Laboratorio delle Pietre Dure (Florence, FI)
March 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023Security and front-desk support: ticket control, visitor welcome/assistance, and secretarial tasks.
Ticket control staff; security assistant at Opificio delle Pietre Dure (Viareggio, LU)
February 4, 2023 - February 26, 2023Ticket control and security assistance.
Ticket Control Staff and Security Assistant at Pendragone - Lucca Comics & Games
October 29, 2022 - November 3, 2022Ticketing staff and security assistant.
Ticket Control Staff and Security Assistant at Winchs S.R.L - Lucca Comics & Games
October 26, 2022 - November 1, 2022Ticketing staff and security assistant.
Ticket control staff; security assistant at Winchs S.R.L - Lucca Comics & Games (Lucca, LU)
October 26, 2022 - November 1, 2022Ticket control and security support during Lucca Comics & Games.
ROVER Dog Sitter
April 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025Dog sitting services in Florence.
ROVER - Dog sitter at ROVER
April 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025Occasional dog sitting in Florence, providing care services.
2D Animator and Color Artist at Nemo Academy (remote internship project "Animando")
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023Collaborated in the character design team and the animation team to create an animated short as part of the Nemo Academy project.
Character designer & 2D animator (Freelance)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023Freelance character design on commission, including character design commissions and production support across multiple animation tasks. Provided design deliverables and animation-related support such as sketching, turnarounds, model sheets, and illustration for character work.
Freelance Character Designer & 2D Animator at Self-employed / Private clients
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023Created original character designs and 2D animation for private clients, collaborating remotely on diverse projects.
Waitress / Bar returns and cash handling at INDIBAR - Exit S.R.L
July 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025Waitressing, handling bar returns and operating as cashier.
Waitress / bar returns and cashier at Indibar - Exits R.L
July 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025Waitressing, bar returns handling, and cashier duties.
Ticketing Staff and Security Assistant at Fiera dell’Elettronica (Elettronic Bit Expo Radio)
January 1, 2018 - March 1, 2021Ticketing staff and security assistant.
Ticketing staff; security assistant at Fiera dell’Eletttronica / Elettro-Bitexpo R adio
January 1, 2018 - March 1, 2021Ticketing and security assistance during the event.
Education
Diploma di Liceo Artistico at Liceo Artistico Maffeo Olivieri
September 1, 2015 - June 30, 2020Intensive course: 3D Character & Prop Design at Fulvio Diana, intensive course
November 11, 2024 - November 15, 2024Character & Prop Design in a 3D Production at Manifatture Digitali Prato, Florence, Italy
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026Pipeline in a 3D Production at Manifatture Digitali Prato, Florence, Italy
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026Animation Cinema Academy course at Nemo Academy, Florence, Italy
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026Course on "Character & Prop Design in a 3D Production" at Manufacture Digitale di Prato
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026Course on "Pipeline in a 3D Production" at Manufacture Digitale di Prato
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026Animation cinema academy course at Nemo Academy
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026High school - Visual Arts at Liceo Artistico O Maffeo Olivieri
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026Courses on "Character & Prop Design in a 3D Production" at Manufacture Digitale di Prato
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026Course on "Pipeline in a 3D Production" at Manufacture Digitale di Prato
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026Animation Cinema Academy course (post-diploma internship program) at Nemo Academy
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026High school diploma (Visual Arts) at Liceo Artistico o Maffeo OIivieri
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026Intensive one-week course (40 total hours) on character/props design for 3D productions at Manufacture Digitale di Prato (taught by Fulvio Diana)
November 11, 2024 - November 15, 2024Intensive one-week course (40 total hours) on structure & management of 3D animation production at Manufacture Digitale di Prato (taught by Fulvio Diana)
October 21, 2024 - October 25, 2024Post-diploma internship program (graduate + final project "ECHO" ) at Animation (named program) / Nemo Academy
October 1, 2020 - June 4, 2024Qualifications
Intensive course: 3D Character & Prop Design
November 11, 2024 - November 15, 2024Course on “Movimento - Stop Motio n” (stop motion)
November 11, 2024 - November 15, 2024Pipeline / 3D production management (one-week intensive course)
October 21, 2024 - October 25, 2024Post-diploma internship graduation project participation “ECHO” (Nemo Academy)
October 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024Final grade: 92/100
June 1, 2024 - August 24, 2026Dr ive license (type not specified)
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 20262D Animation and Cut-Out, Coloring, Compositing, and basic Rigging; Illustration/3D animation basics
September 1, 2015 - June 4, 2020Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics, Other
Experience Level
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