Hi, I’m Julie Daubresse, a 2D animation artist and character designer based in Lyon, France. I’m passionate about visual storytelling, color work, and bringing characters to life through expressive animation and design. My work spans feature film projects and school-based productions, with a focus on cohesive visuals from concept art to final compositing. I enjoy collaborating with directors to craft memorable characters and vibrant worlds.

Julie Daubresse

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Hi, I’m Julie Daubresse, a 2D animation artist and character designer based in Lyon, France. I’m passionate about visual storytelling, color work, and bringing characters to life through expressive animation and design. My work spans feature film projects and school-based productions, with a focus on cohesive visuals from concept art to final compositing. I enjoy collaborating with directors to craft memorable characters and vibrant worlds.

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Hi, I’m Julie Daubresse, a 2D animation artist and character designer based in Lyon, France. I’m passionate about visual storytelling, color work, and bringing characters to life through expressive animation and design.

My work spans feature film projects and school-based productions, with a focus on cohesive visuals from concept art to final compositing. I enjoy collaborating with directors to craft memorable characters and vibrant worlds.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Compositing Artist - Le Corset (feature film) at Enclume Animation
January 1, 2025 - Present
Prepared scenes during pre-compositing. Applied and adjusted production-specific presets and effects for color, light and texture integration to achieve a watercolor final look.
2D FX Animator, Light - Le Corset (feature film) at Enclume Animation
January 1, 2025 - Present
2D frame by frame animation lights and shadows on characters and props using TVPaint.
Ink and Paint - Le Corset (feature film) at Enclume Animation
January 1, 2025 - Present
2D frame by frame color animation on characters and props using TVPaint.
Graduation Project (Director/Animator) at Ecole Emile Cohl
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Directing the project from concept art to final animation. Designing and illustrating characters and backgrounds. Working on the film compositing and editing for a cohesive final presentation.
Art Commission - No Sleep ne boogeyman (Annecy festival group project) at Ecole Emile Cohl
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Painted background colors to align with the narrative. Worked on the clean up animation, ensuring fluidity. Colored animation frames for better incorporation in the background.
Group Project - Déchainé (Canal J) at Ecole Emile Cohl
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Painted all background colors to align with the film’s artistic direction. Performed clean-up animation, ensuring consistency in the character design. Contributed to the compositing, integrating animation to the background.
Tour Poster Designer - Adobe x Yungblud creative tour contest winner at Adobe x Yungblud
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Design of a Tour poster.

Education

Master’s Degree in 2D animation at Ecole Emile Cohl, Lyon, France
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts at Ecole Emile Cohl, Lyon, France
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Intensive Program for National Competitive Exam Preparation, art and design at Lycée Ernest Hemingway, Nimes, France
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education