I'm Kerry, a junior storyboard artist and illustrator based in Edinburgh. I am a recent Animation graduate from UWE Bristol, where my focus was on concept art and storyboards, as drawing and design was my biggest passion! I would love to get involved with some freelance illustration. I'm very open minded about what briefs I take on, and would appreciate the challenge of trying all sorts of different projects. I'm very receptive to feedback and ensure to communicate well with clients.…

Kerry McCoy

I'm Kerry, a junior storyboard artist and illustrator based in Edinburgh. I am a recent Animation graduate from UWE Bristol, where my focus was on concept art and storyboards, as drawing and design was my biggest passion! I would love to get involved with some freelance illustration. I'm very open minded about what briefs I take on, and would appreciate the challenge of trying all sorts of different projects. I'm very receptive to feedback and ensure to communicate well with clients.…

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I’m Kerry, a junior storyboard artist and illustrator based in Edinburgh. I am a recent Animation graduate from UWE Bristol, where my focus was on concept art and storyboards, as drawing and design was my biggest passion! I would love to get involved with some freelance illustration. I’m very open minded about what briefs I take on, and would appreciate the challenge of trying all sorts of different projects. I’m very receptive to feedback and ensure to communicate well with clients.

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Work Experience

Website Designer at UWE Bristol - Animation Degree Show
February 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and branded the degree show website; created branding, layout, and assets; worked to a short deadline to advertise the animation cohort.
Illustrator at NHS Edinburgh and Lothian Speech and Language Therapy
March 1, 2025 - Present
Illustrated infographics for 'Loud Training' vocal exercises; adapted illustration style for medical context; maintained client communication.
Character Designer and Storyboard Artist at P.Ants (Student Film)
December 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Developed character designs and storyboards for a student film; responded quickly to feedback; designed for a 2D animation pipeline.
Front of House at Pizza Hut, Edinburgh
September 1, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Provided front-of-house service; interacted with customers and colleagues; remained calm and effective under pressure.

Education

BA (Hons) - Animation at University of the West of England, Bristol
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
Storyboarding Foundation at Aardman Academy
January 1, 2025 - September 24, 2025
Foundation in Art and Design (UAL) at Edinburgh College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
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    uniE621 Old Western Concept Art
    A self directed project created during my animation degree. Concepts for a Marshall, a blacksmith and a saloon. illustrator illustration conceptart…