I am a 2D animator, storyboard artist, and illustrator with a BFA in Digital Animation from Kennesaw State University. I have quite a bit of experience working in the animation pipeline, and have proficiency with programs such as Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, the Adobe Creative Suite, and Clip Studio Paint. I am very passionate about art and animation and strive to further sharpen my skills and create work I will be proud of!

Nia Giannakopoulos

I am a 2D animator, storyboard artist, and illustrator with a BFA in Digital Animation from Kennesaw State University. I have quite a bit of experience working in the animation pipeline, and have proficiency with programs such as Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, the Adobe Creative Suite, and Clip Studio Paint. I am very passionate about art and animation and strive to further sharpen my skills and create work I will be proud of!

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I am a 2D animator, storyboard artist, and illustrator with a BFA in Digital Animation from Kennesaw State University. I have quite a bit of experience working in the animation pipeline, and have proficiency with programs such as Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, the Adobe Creative Suite, and Clip Studio Paint. I am very passionate about art and animation and strive to further sharpen my skills and create work I will be proud of!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Inbetweens, Clean up at Oblivious.mp3
February 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Created in-between frames and cleaned up animation for Oblivious.mp3; Owl’s Film Festival 2025 (3rd Place Winner); Directed by Ryan Hertel.
Intern at Dolfin Ventures
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Worked on an art team focusing on game design; Designed 2D and 3D assets; Communicated frequently with a team, meeting weekly to discuss progress and collaborate.
Sales Associate at Old Navy
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Interacted with and assisted customers; Efficiently managed the cash register and the sales system; Organized and put away clothes on the sales floor; Communicated with coworkers.
Sales Associate at Old Navy
June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Interacted with and assisted customers; Efficiently managed the cash register and the sales system; Organized and put away clothes on the sales floor; Communicated with coworkers.
General Officer at KSU Animation Studio Society
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Helped organize club events; Gave presentations and answered questions.
Vendor / Artist at Art Vending
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Participated in multiple markets and festivals: Sewell Mill Winter Festival 2025; KSU Holiday Artist Market 2024 & 2025; Ecologie Vintage Fall Ecofest 2025; KSU Spring Arts Festival 2024 & 2025.
Storyboard Artist / Rough Animator at Domin -8-Trix
September 1, 2025 - Present
Storyboards and rough animation for project.
Storyboard Artist / Rough Animator at a Sorrow
September 1, 2025 - Present
Storyboards, rough animation for film by Sparrow Briggs.
Storyboard Artist / Rough Animator at Tiny - Student Thesis Film
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Planned for Owl’s Film Festival 2026; Storyboards, rough animation.
Rough Animator at Lost in a Forest
September 1, 2024 - Present
Rough animation work for film in development.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Animation at Kennesaw State University
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026

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Industry Experience

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