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Hi, I’m Natalia Biegaj-Kawa, a hand-drawn 2D animator and motion graphics artist based in Vienna, with 10+ years of experience creating dynamic visual content for global brands, agencies, cultural institutions, and educational platforms.
I excel in storytelling, animation, editing, and visual concept development. I’m adept at leading creative discussions, presenting concept art, and managing multiple projects, whether independently or in cross-functional teams. I translate abstract ideas into compelling visual narratives.
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Language
Polish
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English
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Work Experience
Art Teacher at AMADEUS Music and Arts Academy (AMAA)
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Leader of Art, Animation and Fashion Drawing Courses designed for students of AMADEUS International School Vienna
Freelance Animator and Art Director at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Designing and creating animated and illustrated projects for companies, creative agencies and individual clients. Duties include: visual narration and ideas, concept art, storyboards, character design, backgrounds, hand-drawn 2D animation, syncing with audio, editing, rendering, providing fully completed movie.
Art Teacher at AMADEUS Music and Arts Academy (AMAA)
December 31, 2024 - September 30, 2025Leader of Art, Animation and Fashion Drawing Courses designed for students of AMADEUS International School Vienna.
Freelance Animator and Art Director at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2014 - PresentDesigning and creating animated and illustrated projects for companies, creative agencies and individual clients. Duties included visual narration and ideas, concept art, storyboards, character design, backgrounds, hand-drawn 2D animation, synchronizing with audio, editing, rendering, and delivering fully completed films. Notable collaborations with Tunnel23 (Vienna), Nexus Studios (London), MAJORDESIGN Creative Agency (Vienna), Quarantine Production (London), and The University of Cambridge.
Art Teacher at AMADEUS Music and Arts Academy (AMAA)
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Leader of Art, Animation and Fashion Drawing Courses designed for students of AMADEUS International School Vienna.
Freelance Animator and Art Director at Tunnel23
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Designing and producing short animated films for the Vienna based agency and their clients, including Billa and Oekostrom.
Freelance Animator and Art Director at Nexus Studios
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Production team member of an animated short by Room to Read and Nexus Studios, led by Emmy-winner Martha Adams, directed by collective of diverse women.
Freelance Animator and Art Director at The MAJORDESIGN Creative Agency
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Designing and producing short animated films for the Vienna based agency and their clients, including Helvetia Gruppe. Creating short animated films for international companies and corporations, including Hasbro Toy company.
Freelance Animator and Art Director at Quarantine Production
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Creating complex animated movies based on scripts focused on education, philosophy and emotional intelligence written by a Swiss-born British philosopher and author Alain de Botton. The movies are published on The School of Life YouTube channel. Created 30 animated movies, the most popular one has over 6 million views.
Freelance Animator and Art Director at The University of Cambridge
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Designed and animated a short animated movie ‘Here I Go’ in collaboration with The Phoenix Centre – a specialized eating disorder unit for young people and a team of Royal Philharmonic Orchestra musicians. Screened at the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert at the Cambridge Corn Exchange.
Freelance 2D Animator & Motion Graphics Artist at Independent Contractor
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2025Created hand-drawn frame-by-frame animation and motion graphics for commercials, educational videos, short films, and digital campaigns. Collaborated with creative directors, writers, and producers to interpret briefs, refine visual direction, and define visual tone. Attended discovery sessions to clarify goals and establish tone. Oversaw production workflows and coordinated other artists when needed. Conducted visual research, benchmark studies, and trend scouting to support concept development. Delivered high-quality visuals under tight deadlines.
Education
Master Degree of Character Animation (Distinction) at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014Bachelor Degree of Animation (2.1) at Middlesex University, London
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012Professional title of Artist at High School of Art, Krakow
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009MA Character Animation (Distinction) at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London
January 11, 2030 - June 12, 2026BA Animation at Middlesex University London
January 11, 2030 - June 12, 2026Professional Art Diploma at High School of Art, Krakow
January 11, 2030 - June 12, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
A short compilation of the best cuts from animations fully designed and animated by myself in last years.
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