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Hi, I’m Kateryna Rozhok, a dedicated 2D animator and character designer with a passion for storytelling through expressive visuals.
With a Master’s degree in Non-Fiction Film Directing and a Bachelor’s degree in Animation Film Directing from Karpenko-Kary University, I bring a strong narrative sense, collaborative mindset, and hands-on art direction and motion skills to every project.
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English
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Work Experience
Character Artist at AMO Pictures Ukraine
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025Designed and illustrated characters and visual concepts for animated feature films; created expressive character sketches, storyboards, and visual style frames aligned with the project's narrative tone. Conducted visual research and developed conceptual direction for animated stories; refined designs and prepared high-quality presentation materials for internal and external reviews.
2D Animator at AMO Pictures Ukraine
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025Produced frame-by-frame 2D animation in TV Paint; studied timing, spacing, and weight for character motion and acting; collaborated with the director on visual rhythm and emotional performance; contributed to creating appealing and stylized movement in animated sequences; developed expressive poses, gestures, and facial expressions to convey emotion and timing; ensured clarity and consistency in visual flow for animated scenes; advanced understanding of anatomy, acting, and movement to integrate psychology and body mechanics into believable character performance; proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, TV Paint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Procreate; traditional and digital arts skills; strong collaboration and communication with directors, editors, and other artists.
Hand Bindery Operator at Mountain View Printing & Graphics Ltd.
July 1, 2023 - PresentPerform a wide range of manual and mechanical finishing tasks, including assembling presentation folders, inserting booklets, boxing, tapping, gluing, laminating, and die-cutting; operate and maintain lamination, die-cutting, drilling, punching, and shrink-wrapping machines, ensuring precision and consistency; prepare and finish printed books and customized materials according to company and client specifications; handle packaging, labeling, and quality inspection before shipment; collaborate with production team to meet tight deadlines and maintain smooth workflow in a high-volume environment; uphold quality standards, attention to detail, and workplace safety during all production stages.
2D Animator at Mountain View Printing & Graphics Ltd.
July 1, 2023 - PresentProduced frame-by-frame 2D animation; studied timing, spacing and weight for character motion; collaborated with director on visual rhythm and emotional performance; contributed to appealing and stylized movement in animated sequences; prepared high-quality assets for production.
2D Animator at AMOP Pictures
December 31, 2022 - October 8, 2025Worked on 2D animation for Ukrainian productions; created character motion, storyboards, and visual sequences; collaborated with directors and writers to translate scripts into animated visuals.
2D Animator at AMOP Pictures
December 31, 2023 - October 8, 2025Continuation of 2D animation work on Kyiv-based projects; produced motion graphics and sequences; collaborated with production team on visual storytelling.
2D Animator at Chervonyy Sobaka
December 31, 2019 - October 8, 20252D animation tasks including character motion, timing, and visual storytelling for Ukrainian projects.
2D Artist at Mountain View Printing & Graphics Ltd.
July 1, 2023 - PresentDesigned and illustrated characters and visual concepts for animated feature films. Created expressive character sketches, storyboards, and visual style frames aligned with the project’s narrative tone. Conducted visual research and developed conceptual direction for animated stories. Refined designs and prepared high-quality presentation materials for internal and external reviews.
Hand Bindery Operator at Mountain View Printing & Graphics Ltd.
July 1, 2023 - PresentPerformed manual and mechanical finishing tasks, including assembling presentation folders, inserting booklets, boxing, taping, punching, gluing, laminating, and die-cutting. Operated and maintained laminating, die-cutting, drilling, punching, and shrink-wrapping machines, ensuring precision and consistency. Prepared and finished notebooks, books, and custom printed materials according to company and client specifications. Handled packaging, labeling, and quality inspection before shipment. Collaborated with production team to meet tight deadlines and maintain smooth workflow in a high-volume environment. Upheld quality standards, attention to detail, and workplace safety during all production stages.
Character Artist
January 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025Designed and illustrated characters and visual concepts for animated feature films. Created expressive character sketches, gestural and facial expressions to convey strong emotion and timing. Worked closely with the director and writers to translate narrative beats into visual storytelling. Ensured clarity and consistency in visual flow for animated scenes.
2D Artist at Mountain View Printing & Graphics Ltd.
July 1, 2023 - PresentProduced frame-by-frame 2D animation in TV Paint; studied timing, spacing, and weight for character motion and acting; collaborated with the director on visual rhythm and emotional performance; contributed to appealing and stylized movement in animated sequences; character design and visual storytelling with strong shape language, gesture, silhouette, and emotional clarity; storyboarding including shot composition, camera movement, timing, and spacing for dialogue-driven and action-heavy sequences; advanced understanding of anatomy, acting, and movement; 2D animation fundamentals; proficient with Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, TV Paint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Procreate; traditional and digital art skills; collaboration with directors, editors, and other artists; visual development including mood boards and scene layouts; adaptability and problem-solving under deadlines; continuous learning mindset.
2D Artist at AMO Pictures Ukraine
December 31, 2022 - October 9, 2025Designed and illustrated characters and visual concepts for animated feature films; created expressive character sketches, storyboards, and visual style frames aligned with project tone; conducted visual research and developed conceptual directions for animated series; refined designs and prepared high-quality presentation materials for reviews; storyboarded cinematic storytelling with shot composition, camera movement, timing, and spacing for dialogue-driven and action-heavy sequences; strong emphasis on visual storytelling clarity and consistency; integrated anatomy and movement into believable character performance.
2D Artist at AMO Pictures Ukraine
December 31, 2023 - October 9, 2025Designed and illustrated characters and visual concepts for animated feature films; created expressive character sketches, storyboards, and visual style frames aligned with project tone; conducted visual research and developed conceptual directions for animated series; refined designs and prepared high-quality presentation materials for reviews; storyboarded cinematic storytelling with shot composition, camera movement, timing, and spacing for dialogue-driven and action-heavy sequences; strong emphasis on visual storytelling clarity and consistency; integrated anatomy and movement into believable character performance.
Character Artist at AMO Pictures
December 31, 2022 - October 9, 2025Designed and illustrated characters and visual concepts for animated feature films. Created expressive character sketches, storyboards, and visual style frames aligned with the project’s narrative tone. Conducted visual research and developed conceptual direction for animated series. Refined designs and prepared high-quality presentation materials for internal and external reviews. Ensured clarity and consistency in visual flow for animated scenes.
2D Animator at AMO Pictures
December 31, 2023 - October 9, 2025Produced frame-by-frame 2D animation in TV Paint. Studied timing, spacing, and weight for character motion and acting. Collaborated with the director on visual rhythm and emotional performance. Contributed to creating appealing and stylized movement in animated sequences. Visual development: ability to translate narrative ideas into mood boards, color keys, and scene layouts that support story tone. Adaptability and creative problem-solving under production deadlines. Continuous learning mindset: staying updated with visual trends, animation pipelines, and cinematic storytelling techniques.
Hand Bindery Operator at Mountain View Printing & Graphics Ltd.
July 1, 2023 - PresentPerform a wide range of manual and mechanical finishing tasks, including assembling presentation folders, inserting booklets, boxing, tapping, gluing, laminating, and die-cutting. Operate and maintain lamination, die-cutting, die-lining, punching, and shrink-wrapping machines, ensuring precision and consistency. Prepare and finish printed books, books, and customized printed materials according to company and client specifications. Handle packaging, labeling, and quality inspection before shipment. Collaborate with production team to meet tight deadlines and maintain a smooth workflow in a high-volume environment. Uphold quality standards, attention to detail, and workplace safety during all production stages.
Character Artist at Chervenyy Sobaka
December 31, 2019 - October 9, 2025Character Artist at Mountain View Printing & Graphics Ltd.
July 1, 2003 - PresentCreated storyboards and animated sequences; conducted visual research and developed conceptual directions for animated stories; refined designs and prepared high-quality presentation materials for internal and external reviews; collaborated with the director and writers to translate narrative beats into storyboarded visuals.
2D Animator at Mountain View Printing & Graphics Ltd.
July 1, 2003 - PresentProduced frame-by-frame 2D animation in TV Paint; studied timing, spacing, and weight for character motion and acting; collaborated with the director on visual rhythm and emotional performance; contributed to creating appealing and stylized movement in animated sequences; demonstrated understanding of anatomy, acting, and movement; proficient in industry-standard tools such as TV Paint, Toon Boom Harmony, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere.
Character Artist at Mountain View Printing & Graphics Ltd.
July 1, 2023 - PresentCreated expressive character sketches, storyboards, and visual style frames aligned with project narrative. Conducted visual research and developed conceptual direction for animated short features. Refined designs and prepared high-quality presentation materials for internal and external reviews. Ensured clarity and consistency in visual flow for animated scenes, collaborating closely with director and writers to translate narrative beats into visuals.
2D Animator at Mountain View Printing & Graphics Ltd.
July 1, 2023 - PresentProduced frame-by-frame 2D animation in TV Paint. Studied timing, spacing, and weight for character motion and acting. Collaborated with the director on visual rhythm and emotional performance. Contributed to creating appealing and stylized movement in animated sequences. Advanced understanding of anatomy, acting, and movement—integrating psychology and body mechanics into believable character performance. Proficient with industry-standard tools: Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, TV Paint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Procreate. Maintained expressive poses, gestures, and facial expressions to convey strong emotions and timing. Wrote and translated beats into visuals; ensured consistency across scenes.
Hand Bindery Operator at Mountain View Printing & Graphics Ltd.
July 1, 2023 - PresentPerformed a wide range of manual and mechanical finishing tasks, including assembling presentation folders, inserting booklets, boxing, taping, gluing, laminating, and die-cutting. Operated and maintained lamination, die-cutting, drilling, punching, and shrink-wrapping machines, ensuring precision and consistency. Prepared finished notebooks and custom printed materials according to company and client specifications. Collaborated with production team to meet tight deadlines and maintain smooth workflow in a high-volume environment. Upheld quality standards, attention to detail, and workplace safety during all production stages.
Hand Bindery Operator at Mountain View Printing & Graphics Ltd., Calgary, Canada
July 1, 2023 - PresentPerforms a wide range of manual and mechanical finishing tasks, including assembling presentation folders, inserting booklets, boxing, tapping, gluing, lamination, die-cutting. Operates and maintains lamination, die-cutting, drilling, punching, and shrink-wrapping machines, ensuring precision and consistency. Prepares and finishes notebooks and printed materials, handles packaging and labeling, and conducts quality inspections before shipment. Collaborates with production team to meet tight deadlines and upholds safety standards across all production stages.
Character Artist at Katerina Rozhokate (Freelance / Independent)
January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025Designed and illustrated characters and visual concepts for animated feature projects. Created expressive character sketches, storyboards, and visual style frames aligned with the project’s narrative tone. Conducted visual research and developed conceptual direction for animated stories. Refined designs and prepared high-quality presentation materials for internal and external reviews. Ensured clarity and consistency in visual flow for animated scenes; developed an advanced understanding of anatomy, acting, and movement to convey strong character performance. Collaborated with directors and writers to translate beats into visual storytelling and supported scene-by-scene planning, posing, and timing.
2D Animator at Katerina Rozhokate (Freelance / Independent)
January 1, 2021 - PresentProduced frame-by-frame 2D animation in TV Paint. Studied timing, spacing, and weight for character motion and acting. Collaborated with the director on visual rhythm and emotional performance. Contributed to creating appealing and stylized movement in animated sequences. Demonstrated strong understanding of anatomy, acting, and movement, integrating psychology and body mechanics into believable character performance. Used industry-standard tools (Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, TV Paint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Procreate) and traditional/digital art skills to support storytelling and production workflows.
Character Artist
January 1, 2023 - October 17, 2025Designed and illustrated character concepts; created expressive character sketches, storyboards, and visual style frames aligned with the project’s narrative tone. Conducted visual research and developed conceptual direction for animated stories. Refined designs and prepared high-quality presentation materials for internal and external reviews.
Character Artist
January 1, 2021 - October 17, 2025Created expressive poses, gestures, and facial expressions to convey emotion and timing. Worked closely with the director and writers to translate narrative beats into visuals. Ensured clarity and consistency in visual flow for animated scenes.
2D Animator at Mountain View Printing & Graphics Ltd.
July 1, 2023 - PresentProduced frame-by-frame 2D animation in TV Paint. Studied timing, spacing, and weight for character motion and acting. Collaborated with the director on visual rhythm and emotional performance. Contributed to creating appealing and stylized movement in animated sequences. Proficient with industry tools including Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, TV Paint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, and Procreate.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Animation Film Directing at Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Master’s Degree in Non-Fiction Film Directing at Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Master's Degree in Non-Fiction Film Directing at Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Bachelor's Degree in Animation Film Directing at Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Master’s Degree in Non-Fiction Film Directing at Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Bachelor’s Degree in Animation Film Directing at Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Bachelor’s Degree in Animation Film Directing at Karpenko-Kary National University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Master’s Degree in Non-Fiction Film Directing at Karpenko-Kary National University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Master's Degree in Non-Fiction Film Directing at Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025Bachelor’s Degree in Animation Film Directing at Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025Master's Degree in Non-Fiction Film Directing at Karpenko-Kary National University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025Bachelor's Degree in Animation Film Directing at Karpenko-Kary National University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025Master’s Degree in Non-Fiction Film Directing at Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Bachelor’s Degree in Animation Film Directing at Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Master's Degree in Non-Fiction Film Directing at Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Bachelor's Degree in Animation Film Directing at Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Master's Degree in Non-Fiction Film Directing at Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025Bachelor's Degree in Animation Film Directing at Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025Bachelor’s Degree in Animation Film Directing at Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Master’s Degree in Non-Fiction Film Directing at Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Non-Fiction Film Directing
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Bachelor’s Degree in Animation Film Directing
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Master's Degree in Non-Fiction Film Directing
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Bachelor's Degree in Animation Film Directing
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Other, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Skills
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