Katya Alessya

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I am a Melbourne-based 2D animator and character/asset designer focused on bringing stories to life through expressive visuals and subtle, meaningful movement.

About

I am a Melbourne-based 2D animator and character/asset designer focused on bringing stories to life through expressive visuals and subtle, meaningful movement. I combine detailed design thinking with a strong eye for cohesion across scenes, ensuring characters, props, and assets consistently match the approved style and storyboard.

I’ve worked across freelance and studio-style projects, including character and asset design for sustainability-themed animated videos and collaboration roles where I maintained visual quality, communicated updates with clients, and supported creative direction. From developing hand-drawn 2D animation elements to creating marketing-ready artwork (including GIF carousels and social materials), I enjoy turning concepts into polished, story-driven visuals.

Artist Website: katsfolio.xyz

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined October 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education

Work experience

Freelance | Character & Asset Designer (2D Animated Videos on Sustainable Energy) · Freelance (Melbourne/Australia)Jan 2026 – Mar 2026 · 3 mos

Designed hand-drawn 2D animation assets and characters for a set of animated videos focused on sustainable energy. Supported animation production by creating consistent character and asset designs based on provided style references and storyboards, with setups in mind for animation software. Maintained cohesive visual quality across deliverables and collaborated with project partners to update progress and pitching ideas as the project evolved.

Freelance | Character & Asset Designer · YO-CHI (x Sad Girl Matcha) CollaborationOct 2025 – Dec 2025 · 3 mos

Created character and asset designs in line with an agreed visual style and storyboard direction. Produced designs that supported both the creative intent and practical needs for animation production, including preparation for animation software setups. Coordinated with collaborators to refine story elements and contribute ideas for additional content (including an Instagram GIF carousel) while ensuring consistent design elements across outputs.

Part-time | Graphic Designer · Kazoku Pan Bakery (Jakarta, Indonesia)Mar 2019 – Dec 2025 · 6 yrs 10 mos

Led or contributed to art direction to maintain consistent quality, and communicated with clients for updates and pitching ideas. Produced designs for both physical and digital marketing materials, keeping the brand’s visual identity consistent across campaigns and display packaging.

Education

Bachelor of Animation & Interactive Media (GPA 3.9/4.0) · RMIT University (School of Design)2023 – 2026

Certifications and awards

NodeFest | Winner of Ident Competition (Best Student Category)2025

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