I specialise in 2D animation, storyboarding and concept design. I have a BA in Animation from Griffith University and have over 5 years experience in all things 'art department'. I have worked as an animator, illustrator, storyboard artist, website designer, concept and branding artist for independent clients and studios in London.…

Liadin Knee

I specialise in 2D animation, storyboarding and concept design. I have a BA in Animation from Griffith University and have over 5 years experience in all things 'art department'. I have worked as an animator, illustrator, storyboard artist, website designer, concept and branding artist for independent clients and studios in London.…

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I specialise in 2D animation, storyboarding and concept design. I have a BA in Animation from Griffith University and have over 5 years experience in all things ‘art department’. I have worked as an animator, illustrator, storyboard artist, website designer, concept and branding artist for independent clients and studios in London.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Designer at Electric Theatre Creative
March 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Freelanced at ETC as a motion designer, my primary responsibilities included scene building episodes and animating characters, props and backgrounds for 5-minute episodes for the official Dr Seuss Youtube channel. I worked closely with my director and producer, discussing daily tasks and client feedback, and received positive critiques from our clients on the work I delivered during production.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
September 1, 2024 - Present
I also create effective graphic design and digital content for marketing campaigns, strengthening brand identity and visual consistency across platforms. My work includes producing engaging social media assets that boost audience reach and interaction, as well as designing promotional materials that enhance overall brand presence. I adapt my design skills to a variety of marketing needs, delivering clear, visually compelling content across multiple formats.
Storyboard Artist & Digital Artist at LMDVA
February 1, 2021 - June 20, 2022
contributed to the French–British production Les Petites as a concept artist, storyboard artist, and graphic designer, helping shape the project’s visual identity from early development onward. My work included designing characters and merchandise to align with the creative vision, producing a full animatic by storyboarding the pitch, and crafting detailed storyboards for key narrative moments to support the director and writers in visualising the story. I also designed logos for clothing and marketing materials, strengthening the project’s branding. Throughout the production, I consistently delivered high-quality work within tight deadlines while meeting all creative requirements.
Art Teacher & Social Media Assistant at Art-K
September 1, 2021 - January 8, 2021
In my role as an art teacher and social media assistant, I taught students aged 6–16 in a private art school while also contributing as a storyboard artist during the pitching phase of an ongoing production. Beyond teaching, I gained extensive experience in marketing, content creation, and public relations, managing the branch’s social media presence to promote the school and attract new students. I handled key administrative tasks—including paying assistants, ordering stock, taking inventory, and maintaining schedules and registers—ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Additionally, I managed client communications by responding to calls and emails, building strong relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction. This role provided valuable insights into business management, client relations, and effective team coordination.

Education

Bachelor of Animation at Griffith University
January 1, 2017 - November 30, 2019
Major: Art Direction

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment
    paper Sanxi

    I was a storyboard artist, character artist and marketing artist for an independent series production. I worked closely with my director to compose a pitch deck for both UK and French distributors. My main focus was two create a storyboard for the pilot episode of the series to showcase the premise of the series and introduce the audience to the characters and setting. I also worked on created intial concepts for the animated characters, Pigalle and Vendome, and illustrated ideas for branding and merchandise.
    The story revolved around Sanxi who had just opened a modelling agency in 1990s Paris, but reveals the plot thickens with the introduction of two ‘angels’, Pigalle and Vendome, who push and pull Sanxi’s conscience in different directions as she’s faced with dilemmas across each episode.

    paper Dr. Seuss Babies

    I was a layout artist and motion designer for the Dr. Seuss Babies series for the official Dr Seuss Youtube Channel. My work primarily focused on layout out each scene and animating rigged 2D characters and props for 6-minute episodes.

    paper Islands

    This short film marks the meeting of an 18th century sailor who was shipwrecked onto a tropical island where he meets a mysterious crew of aliens who try and take him back to space.
    This encounter was to be the first meeting of life-long friends John (the human) and Aletheia (the alien crew’s captain) who after many years sailing the cosmos together disband after a fatal event forces them to part ways.
    The present timeline now follows Aletheia and her younger sister Freddie who has just joined her crew as they explore the galaxy for bounties while also narrowly missing the grasp of the Galactic Federation, and their now loyal servant, John.

    View the storyboard animatic and concept art here: https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Welcome to Winton

    An unlikely meeting between a laid-back opal miner, driving back to his home in Winton after hard a day’s work, and a panic-stricken alien as his UFO crash-lands into Earth.​​​​​​​
    Welcome to Winton was also the 2021 winner of the Lenton Award at The Vision Splendid Film Festival.