I am a digital illustrator with a strong background in traditional hand-drawn animation. Since 2012 I have been a remote freelance children's book illustrator, represented by Beehive Illustration, illustrating titles for Ladybird, HarperCollins, Scholastic, Hungry Tomato, and Maverick Books. My experience spans production roles in animation and illustration, from assistant animator at Lupus Films in London to layout artist for Charmin campaigns, storyboarding and character/background design for various projects. I enjoy collaborating on playful, accessible art for young audiences and bringing stories to life through picture-making.

John Lund

I am a digital illustrator with a strong background in traditional hand-drawn animation. Since 2012 I have been a remote freelance children's book illustrator, represented by Beehive Illustration, illustrating titles for Ladybird, HarperCollins, Scholastic, Hungry Tomato, and Maverick Books. My experience spans production roles in animation and illustration, from assistant animator at Lupus Films in London to layout artist for Charmin campaigns, storyboarding and character/background design for various projects. I enjoy collaborating on playful, accessible art for young audiences and bringing stories to life through picture-making.

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I am a digital illustrator with a strong background in traditional hand-drawn animation. Since 2012 I have been a remote freelance children’s book illustrator, represented by Beehive Illustration, illustrating titles for Ladybird, HarperCollins, Scholastic, Hungry Tomato, and Maverick Books.

My experience spans production roles in animation and illustration, from assistant animator at Lupus Films in London to layout artist for Charmin campaigns, storyboarding and character/background design for various projects. I enjoy collaborating on playful, accessible art for young audiences and bringing stories to life through picture-making.

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Language

Welsh
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator at Beehive Illustration
July 1, 2013 - Present
Illustrating children's books and English Language Teaching projects
Illustrator at Beetlive Illustration
January 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025
Worked on various projects including commercial and independent pieces, contributing creatively as part of a larger team.
Animator at Lupus Films
January 1, 2012 - September 10, 2025
Contributed animation work to 'The Snowman and the Snowdog', focusing on character design and animation flow.
Layout Artist at Bafta Productions
January 1, 2003 - September 10, 2025
Worked on the Charmin toilet paper Ad campaign, responsible for the layout and visual design elements.
Assistant Animator at Red Kite Animation
January 1, 2013 - September 10, 2025
Assisted in the animation of 'The Loch Ness kelpie', focusing on background elements and character interactions.
Layout Artist at Cartwn Cynn
January 1, 2003 - September 10, 2025
Worked on 'The Miracle Maker' project, responsible for creating layouts that support the storytelling process.
Freelance Illustrator at Beehive Illustration
January 1, 2012 - Present
Remote freelance illustrator represented by Beehive Illustration. Illustrated books for Ladybird, HarperCollins, Scholastic, Hungry Tomato, and Maverick Books.
Assistant Animator at Lupus Films
September 1, 2012 - September 24, 2025
Worked with a fellow animator on two sequences for Channel Four film The Snowman and the Snowdog; produced clean up animation.
Layout Artist at Beryl Productions
December 31, 2012 - September 24, 2025
Produced background layouts and key character layouts for Charmin commercials; also did clean up animation, animation, storyboarding and illustrations for the Charmin brand.
Assistant Animator at Brave New World
September 1, 2008 - September 24, 2025
Clean up animation on a half hour Christmas special, A Child’s Christmas in Wales.
Animator at Red Kite Animation
November 30, 2003 - September 24, 2025
Animation on the short film The Loch Ness Kelpie and clean up animation on the title sequence for the children’s TV series Katie Morag.
Assistant Animator at Cartwn Cymru
December 31, 2003 - September 24, 2025
Clean up animation and layout artist on feature films The Miracle Maker and Otherworld. Storyboarding and producing model sheets/character turnarounds. Animation on the film Merlin and the Dragons
Freelance Illustrator at Beehive Illustration
January 1, 2012 - Present
Remote children’s book illustration; illustrated books for Ladybird, HarperCollins, Scholastic, Hungry Tomato, Maverick Books.
Assistant Animator at Lupus Films
September 1, 2012 - September 24, 2025
Worked alongside an animator as a two person team producing clean up animation on two sequences for the Channel Four film The Snowman and the Snowdog.
Layout Artist at Beryl Productions
December 31, 2012 - September 24, 2025
Produced background layouts and key character layouts for Charmin commercials. Also did clean up animation, animation, storyboarding and illustrations for the Charmin brand.
Assistant Animator at Brave New World
September 1, 2008 - September 24, 2025
Clean up animation on a half hour Christmas special, A Child’s Christmas in Wales.
Animator at Red Kite Animation
November 1, 2003 - September 24, 2025
Animation on the short film The Loch Ness Kelpie and clean up animation on the title sequence for the children’s TV series Katie Morag.
Assistant Animator at Cartwn Cymru
December 31, 2003 - September 24, 2025
Clean up animation and layout artist on feature films The Miracle Maker and Otherworld. Storyboarding and producing model sheets/character turnarounds. Animation on the film Merlin and the Dragons.
Freelance Illustrator at Beehive Illustration
January 1, 2012 - Present
Remote freelance illustrator; illustrated books for Ladybird, Harper Collins, Scholastic, Hungry Tomato, and Maverick Books.
Assistant Animator at Lupus Films, London
September 30, 2012 - September 24, 2025
Worked alongside an animator as a two person team producing clean up animation on two sequences for the Channel Four film The Snowman and the Snowdog.
Layout Artist at Beryl Productions
December 31, 2012 - September 24, 2025
Produced background layouts and key character layouts for many Charmin commercials. Also did clean up animation, animation, storyboarding and illustrations for the Charmin brand.
Assistant Animator at Brave New World
September 30, 2008 - September 24, 2025
Clean up animation on a half hour Christmas special, A Child’s Christmas in Wales.
Animator at Red Kite Animation
November 30, 2003 - September 24, 2025
Animation on the short film The Loch Ness Kelpie and clean up animation on the title sequence for the children’s TV series Katie Morag.
Assistant Animator at Cartwn Cymru
December 31, 2003 - September 24, 2025
Clean up animation and layout artist on feature films The Miracle Maker and Otherworld. Storyboarding and producing model sheets/character turnarounds. Animation on the film Merlin and the Dragons.
Freelance Illustrator at Beehive Illustration
January 1, 2012 - Present
Remote children’s book illustrator; illustrated books for Ladybird, HarperCollins, Scholastic, Hungry Tomato, Maverick Books.
Assistant Animator at Lupus Films
September 1, 2012 - September 24, 2025
Worked alongside an animator as a two person team producing clean up animation on two sequences for the Channel Four film The Snowman and the Snowdog.
Layout Artist at Beryl Productions
December 31, 2012 - September 24, 2025
Produced background layouts and key character layouts for Charmin commercials; also did clean up animation, animation, storyboarding and illustrations for the Charmin brand.
Assistant Animator at Brave New World
September 1, 2008 - September 24, 2025
Clean up animation on A Child’s Christmas in Wales (half hour Christmas special).
Animator at Red Kite Animation
November 1, 2003 - September 24, 2025
Animation on the short film The Loch Ness Kelpie and clean up animation on the title sequence for the children’s TV series Katie Morag.
Assistant Animator at Cartwn Cymru
December 31, 2003 - September 24, 2025
Clean up animation and layout artist on feature films The Miracle Maker and Otherworld. Storyboarding and producing model sheets/character turnarounds. Animation on the film Merlin and the Dragons
Freelance Digital Illustrator at Beehive Illustration
January 1, 2012 - Present
Freelance children's book illustrator; remote. Illustrated books for Ladybird, HarperCollins, Scholastic, Hungry Tomato, Maverick Books.
Assistant Animator at Lupus Films
September 1, 2012 - October 1, 2025
Worked alongside an animator as a two-person team producing clean up animation on two sequences for the Channel Four film The Snowman and the Snowdog.
Layout Artist at Beryl Productions
January 1, 2012 - October 1, 2025
Produced background layouts and key character layouts for Charmin commercials. Also did clean up animation, animation, storyboarding and illustrations for the Charmin brand.
Assistant Animator at Brave New World
September 1, 2008 - October 1, 2025
Clean up animation on a half hour Christmas special, A Child’s Christmas in Wales.
Animator at Red Kite Animation
November 1, 2003 - October 1, 2025
Animation on the short film The Loch Ness Kelpie and clean up animation on the title sequence for the children’s TV series Katie Morag.
Assistant Animator at Cartwn Cymru
January 1, 2003 - October 1, 2025
Clean up animation and layout artist on feature films The Miracle Maker and Otherworld. Storyboarding and producing model sheets/character turnarounds. Animation on the film Merlin and the Dragons.
Freelance Illustrator at Beehive Illustration
January 1, 2012 - Present
Freelance children’s book illustrator, remote. Illustrated books for Ladybird, Harper Collins, Scholastic, Hungry Tomato, Maverick Books. Represented by Beehive Illustration.
Assistant Animator at Lupus Films
September 1, 2012 - October 17, 2025
Worked alongside an animator as a two person team producing clean up animation on two sequences for the Channel Four film The Snowman and the Snowdog.
Layout Artist at Beryl Productions
December 31, 2012 - October 17, 2025
Produced background layouts and key character layouts for many Charmin commercials. Also did clean up animation, animation, storyboarding and illustrations for the Charmin brand.
Assistant Animator at Brave New World
September 1, 2008 - October 17, 2025
Clean up animation on a half hour Christmas special, A Child’s Christmas in Wales.
Animator at Red Kite Animation
November 30, 2003 - October 17, 2025
Animation on the short film The Loch Ness Kelpie and clean up animation on the title sequence for the children’s TV series Katie Morag.
Assistant Animator at Cartwn Cymru
December 31, 2003 - October 17, 2025
Clean up animation and layout artist on feature films The Miracle Maker and Otherworld. Storyboarding and producing model sheets/character turnarounds. Animation on the film Merlin and the Dragons.
Layout Artist at Beryl Productions
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2012
Produced background layouts and key character layouts for Charmin commercials; also did clean up animation, animation, storyboarding and illustrations for the Charmin brand.
Assistant Animator at Cartwn Cymru
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2003
Clean up animation and layout artist on feature films The Miracle Maker and Otherworld. Storyboarding and producing model sheets/character turnarounds. Animation on the film Merlin and the Dragons.
Layout Artist at Beryl Productions, Cardiff
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2012
Produced background layouts and key character layouts for many Charmin commercials. Also did clean up animation, animation, storyboarding and illustrations for the Charmin brand.
Assistant Animator at Brave New World, Cardiff
March 1, 2008 - September 1, 2008
Clean up animation on a half hour Christmas special, A Child’s Christmas in Wales.
Animator at Red Kite Animation, Edinburgh
July 1, 2003 - November 30, 2003
Animation on the short film The Loch Ness Kelpie and clean up animation on the title sequence for the children’s TV series Katie Morag.
Assistant Animator at Cartwn Cymru, Cardiff
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2003
Clean up animation and layout artist on feature films The Miracle Maker and Otherworld. Storyboarding and producing model sheets/character turnarounds. Animation on the film Merlin and the Dragons.

Education

8 O levels, 3 A levels at Ysgol Syr Huw Owen
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
8 O levels, 3 A levels at Ysgol Syr Huw Owen
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
8 O levels, 3 A levels at Ysgol Syr Huw Owen
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
O levels and A levels at Ysgol Syr Huw Owen
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
8 O levels, 3 A levels at Ysgol Syr Huw Owen, Caernarfon, Gwynedd
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
O levels and A levels at Ysgol Syr Huw Owen
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
O Levels / A Levels at Ysgol Syr Huw Owen
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
O levels and A levels at Ysgol Syr Huw Owen, Caernarfon, Gwynedd
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025
8 O levels, 3 A levels at Ysgol Syr Huw Owen, Caernarfon, Gwynedd
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Qualifications

8 O levels, 3 A levels
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
8 O levels, 3 A levels
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Retail