Hi, I’m Paula Gonzalez. I’m a motivated and productive BA Animation graduate with a collaborative mindset and leadership experience, eager to break into the audio-visual field with a fresh perspective. My portfolio blends 3D animation, 2D animation, and visual effects, and I enjoy turning complex ideas into engaging visuals while collaborating closely with diverse teams. I thrive in creative environments where planning and teamwork lead to polished, expressive work.…

Paula Gonzalez

Hi, I’m Paula Gonzalez. I’m a motivated and productive BA Animation graduate with a collaborative mindset and leadership experience, eager to break into the audio-visual field with a fresh perspective. My portfolio blends 3D animation, 2D animation, and visual effects, and I enjoy turning complex ideas into engaging visuals while collaborating closely with diverse teams. I thrive in creative environments where planning and teamwork lead to polished, expressive work.…

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Hi, I’m Paula Gonzalez. I’m a motivated and productive BA Animation graduate with a collaborative mindset and leadership experience, eager to break into the audio-visual field with a fresh perspective.

My portfolio blends 3D animation, 2D animation, and visual effects, and I enjoy turning complex ideas into engaging visuals while collaborating closely with diverse teams. I thrive in creative environments where planning and teamwork lead to polished, expressive work.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Animator at Buzz Social App
August 1, 2025 - Present
Storyboarded, animated and composed a short advertisement; led a small team to complete the project in a tight timeline.
Lead Animator (Freelance) at Buzz Social App (Freelance)
August 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Storyboarded, animated and composed the short advertisement for Buzz Social App; led a small team to deliver the project; contributed to showreel and VFX assets.
Storyboarded / Lead Animator at Buzz Social App (Advertising Project)
August 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Storyboarded, animated and composed the short advertisement for Buzz Social App.
Freelance Editor and VFX Artist at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated on a medical conference project, producing an animated video for broadcase at international congresses and seminars about Blepharophimosis disease.
Animation Assistant at National Film and Television School
February 29, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Collaborated in a team to support the NFT graduation film Bunnyhood as a composer and animator, directed by Mansi Maheshwari.
Animation Assistant at National Film and Television School
February 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Worked closely in a team as Composer and Animator on the NFTS graduation film Bunnyhood directed by Mansi Maheshwari.
Animation Assistant at National Film and Television School (NFTS)
February 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Worked closely in a team as a compositor and animator on the NFTS graduation film Bunnyhood directed by Mansi Maheshwari. Gained strong skills with After Effects and traditional 2D cel animation.
Animation Assistant at National Film and Television School
February 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Worked as a composer and animator on the NFTFS graduation film Bunnyhood; used After Effects and traditional 2D cel animation
3D Animator / Modeler at BBC Channel / Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
December 31, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Opened titles and AI-themed visuals for the BBC Christmas Lectures, involving 3D animation and modelling.
Animation/Visual Artist at Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
December 31, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Created opening titles, 3D animation and modelling for the Christmas Lectures.
Animation / Modelling Assistant at Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
December 31, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Opening Titles, 3D Animation / Modelling
3D Animator / Modeller at Royal Institution
December 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Opening Titles for the Christmas Lectures; 3D Animation/Modelling
Animator at Royal College of Art
April 30, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Animated sequences for A Bloody Situation and Tenderfold; contributed to 2D animation and compositing work.
Animator at Royal College of Art
April 1, 2023 - Present
Volunteered on graduation films A Bloody Situation and Tenderfold; gained strong skills in 2D animation and composition using Toon Boom Harmony and After Effects.
Volunteer Animator / Compositor at A Bloody Situation (graduation films)
April 1, 2023 - Present
Volunteered as an animator and compositor for graduation films A Bloody Situation, directed by Nerian Keya and Tenderfold, directed by Jun Chen.
Animation Assistant at Royal College of Art
April 1, 2023 - Present
Animation Assistant on RCA projects

Education

Foundation degree in Design and Applied Arts at Kaplan International Pathways
January 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
BA Animation at University of Westminster
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
Summer Course in 2D Character Animation and VFX Animation at Gobelins l'école de l'image
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Sports Science at The Federal University of São Carlos
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
High School at Viva School
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019
BA Animation (Hons) at University of Westminster
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
Foundation Degree in Design and Applied Arts at Kaplan International Pathways
January 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Sports Science at The Federal University of São Carlos
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Foundation degree in Design and Applied Arts at Kaplan International Pathways
January 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Sports Science at The Federal University of São Carlos
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
BA Animation at University of Westminster
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
Foundation Degree in Design and Applied Arts at Kaplan International Pathways
January 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Sports Science at Federal University of São Carlos
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
High School Diploma at Viva School, São Paulo
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019

Qualifications

Foundation Degree in Design and Applied Arts
January 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Sports Science
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
High School Diploma
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019

Industry Experience

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