Hello! I’m Lou, a creative and detail-oriented animator and visual development artist from the United Kingdom, with a degree in Animation and VFX to match. I am experienced in using multiple animation softwares and have valuable skills in organisation and planning which will assist in keeping the animation pipeline running smoothly. I am passionate about beautiful visuals and continuously honing my techniques to help tell amazing stories through animation! I also like bringing a calm approach to solving problems and meeting deadlines, wanting to create a healthy work environment. I hope to be working with you soon!

Lou Gillies

Hello! I’m Lou, a creative and detail-oriented animator and visual development artist from the United Kingdom, with a degree in Animation and VFX to match. I am experienced in using multiple animation softwares and have valuable skills in organisation and planning which will assist in keeping the animation pipeline running smoothly. I am passionate about beautiful visuals and continuously honing my techniques to help tell amazing stories through animation! I also like bringing a calm approach to solving problems and meeting deadlines, wanting to create a healthy work environment. I hope to be working with you soon!

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Hello! I’m Lou, a creative and detail-oriented animator and visual development artist from the United Kingdom, with a degree in Animation and VFX to match. I am experienced in using multiple animation softwares and have valuable skills in organisation and planning which will assist in keeping the animation pipeline running smoothly. I am passionate about beautiful visuals and continuously honing my techniques to help tell amazing stories through animation! I also like bringing a calm approach to solving problems and meeting deadlines, wanting to create a healthy work environment. I hope to be working with you soon!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

2D Animator and Rigger at Shy Penmguin Studios
May 24, 2025 - Present
Currently working on an equity contract for Shy Penguin studios, animating and rigging in Unity 2D for the game Recipe for Survival, to be released in 2026.
Rough Animator / Colourist / Background Artist / Layout Artist / Production Assistant at Falmouth University (Various student films)
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2019
Worked on multiple student films in final year, performing rough animation, clean-up, colouring, background art, layout, and production assistant tasks including festival submissions.

Education

BA (Hons) Animation and VFX at Falmouth University
September 12, 2016 - July 27, 2019
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Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment
    2D Animation and Rig (example 2)
    Animated and rigged PSB sprite in Unity 2D.
    Rigging and Animation in Unity (example 1)
    Animated and rigged PSB sprite in Unity 2D.