I have 5+ years experience working as a Background Artist and Designer on TV and Film animated productions (both professional and indie) with a range of styles and pipelines, so I am flexible in style and direction.

Lara Whitehead

I have 5+ years experience working as a Background Artist and Designer on TV and Film animated productions (both professional and indie) with a range of styles and pipelines, so I am flexible in style and direction.

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I have 5+ years experience working as a Background Artist and Designer on TV and Film animated productions (both professional and indie) with a range of styles and pipelines, so I am flexible in style and direction.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Background Artist at Ruyi Studios
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Painted backgrounds from storyboard to finish for undisclosed project.
Background Artist at Sun & Moon
February 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Designed backgrounds for the show ‘Duck & Frog’ Season 1 airing on CBBC. Worked closely with leads under tight deadlines to ensure the work was delivered on time and to a good quality.
Junior Background Artist at Brighton Zoo
March 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Designed backgrounds for the show ‘SuperTato’ Season 2, airing on CBeeBies. Proposed visual solutions consistent with the visual style of the series, under the supervision of the Art Director and Lead Artist.
Creative/Animator at MOREVER
March 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Created storyboards, animations, illustrations, graphic design, and video editing for brands such as British Red Cross, Land Rover, Stroke Association, Cure Parkinson's, Action Against Hunger and BookTrust. Video and audio editing for brand campaigns and social media. Designed creative concepts for job pitches.

Education

BA (Hons) Animation Production at Arts University Bournemouth
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Foundation Art and Design at Arts University Bournemouth
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services