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Marina Forbes

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I have 19 years of industry experience as an animator and designer, with 9 years working in leading marketing agencies and 10 years freelancing as part of the creative partnership Meander Design.

About

I have 19 years of industry experience as an animator and designer, with 9 years working in leading marketing agencies and 10 years freelancing as part of the creative partnership Meander Design. I’ve worked with a wide range of clients, including Jet2, NHS, Microsoft, and EE, specializing in animation and digital marketing across diverse mediums such as social media assets, animated videos, and website design. I also have extensive experience creating branding and print materials.

I enjoy working independently or as part of a team, and I am motivated by self-development and success in every project. I thrive on challenging projects and continuous learning, with strong interpersonal and team management skills gained from mentoring and agency work. My planning and scheduling skills are well-honed from running our own business and managing a variety of creative projects.

  • 20 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Retail
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 10 roles

Senior Digital Designer · Bolser AgencyJun 2015 – Aug 2025 · 10 yrs 3 mos

Worked from September 2013 to June 2015 producing digital design assets and leading marketing creative projects.

Animator/Designer (co-owner) · MeanderJun 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 6 mos

Co-owner of the creative partnership Meander Design since June 2015, leading animation and design projects. Responsibilities include client engagement from initial planning to final delivery, script and storyboard creation, animation using Adobe Suite, video and audio recording/editing, website design and development, brand creation, and digital marketing asset production. Clients include Jet2, NHS, and others.

Digital Designer · Intermark etingSep 2013 – Aug 2025 · 12 yrs

Digital Designer from September 2011 to September 2013 working on agency projects involving animation and digital marketing assets.

Freelance · Princess DigitalAug 2011 – Aug 2025 · 14 yrs 1 mo
Digital Designer · Gr atterpalm (Creative Race)Jul 2009 – Aug 2025 · 16 yrs 2 mos
Digital Designer · PoultersMar 2009 – Aug 2025 · 16 yrs 6 mos
Lead Designer · XperienceMar 2008 – Aug 2025 · 17 yrs 6 mos
Web Designer · Branch CommunicationsMay 2007 – Aug 2025 · 18 yrs 4 mos

Education

BA Animation (hons) · Lincoln University2002 – 2005
A Level Art · Scarborough Sixth Form2000 – 2002

Certifications and awards

PADI scuba diving courses2030 – 2025
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award2030 – 2025
Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award2030 – 2025

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