I'm Luxbbq, a 2D animator and storyteller. I'm clearly more at home in my field, and I enjoy working with people; there's no obstacle I can't overcome. I'm currently seeking part-time or freelance opportunities. I'm part of the animation and supervision team for a future pilot episode and have been commissioned to illustrate a full D&D campaign, designing characters and maps and coordinating with the DM to bring interior locations to life. I keep the work on track and discuss modifications to achieve the best possible final result.…

Melissa Yurie Oliveira Coutinho

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I'm Luxbbq, a 2D animator and storyteller. I'm clearly more at home in my field, and I enjoy working with people; there's no obstacle I can't overcome. I'm currently seeking part-time or freelance opportunities. I'm part of the animation and supervision team for a future pilot episode and have been commissioned to illustrate a full D&D campaign, designing characters and maps and coordinating with the DM to bring interior locations to life. I keep the work on track and discuss modifications to achieve the best possible final result.…

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I’m Luxbbq, a 2D animator and storyteller. I’m clearly more at home in my field, and I enjoy working with people; there’s no obstacle I can’t overcome. I’m currently seeking part-time or freelance opportunities.

I’m part of the animation and supervision team for a future pilot episode and have been commissioned to illustrate a full D&D campaign, designing characters and maps and coordinating with the DM to bring interior locations to life. I keep the work on track and discuss modifications to achieve the best possible final result.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Animation Production Supervisor | Indie Pilot Project at Zyanic Endeavour
July 24, 2025 - Present
Supervised storyboard development and rough animation pipelines for an original animated pilot episode. Ensured visual storytelling consistency and adherence to project style guides throughout production. Collaborated closely with the creative team to refine narrative flow and character movement.
Art Director, Character Designer at D&D Campaign
December 31, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Commissioned to illustrate an entire D&D campaign, designing characters and drawing the map and interior locations.
2D Animated Short Film – Final Year Project at ESAD + Design University
December 31, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Final-year project: a 2D animated short film created largely by myself; included design, animation, and storytelling; music not created by me.

Education

Bachelor's in Digital Arts and Multimedia at ESAD Matosinhos (ESAD + Design)
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
Secondary Education, Multimedia Animation at Soares dos Reis Secondary School, Porto
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Gaming
    paper To Die or To Be Killed

    At the Academy’s Ball, students face their final exam, a murder in plain sight. The target is known, the rules are clear, now the execution.

    Final Animation project before graduation at ESAD+Design, with music and compositing done by: @MatthewDreamsky