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.

Marina Forbes

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.

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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. 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.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Animator/Designer (co-owner) at Meander
June 1, 2015 - Present
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.
Senior Digital Designer at Bolser Agency
June 1, 2015 - August 18, 2025
Worked from September 2013 to June 2015 producing digital design assets and leading marketing creative projects.
Digital Designer at Intermark eting
September 1, 2013 - August 18, 2025
Digital Designer from September 2011 to September 2013 working on agency projects involving animation and digital marketing assets.
Freelance at Princess Digital
August 1, 2011 - August 18, 2025
Freelance digital designer from September 2009 to August 2011 creating animation and digital marketing materials.
Digital Designer at Gr atterpalm (Creative Race)
July 31, 2009 - August 18, 2025
Contract Digital Designer for four months from March to July 2009.
Digital Designer at Poulters
March 1, 2009 - August 18, 2025
Provided digital design services from March 2008 to March 2009.
Lead Designer at Xperience
March 1, 2008 - August 18, 2025
Lead Designer from May 2007 to March 2008 managing design projects and creative output.
Web Designer at Branch Communications
May 1, 2007 - August 18, 2025
Worked as a Web Designer from November 2006 to May 2007.
Publishing Executive at Wyvern Media Group
October 31, 2006 - August 18, 2025
Publishing Executive from July 2006 to October 2006 involved in publishing tasks.
Motion Graphics Designer at Leeds University
June 30, 2006 - August 18, 2025
One month project creating motion graphics in June 2006.

Education

BA Animation (hons) at Lincoln University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
A Level Art at Scarborough Sixth Form
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

PADI scuba diving courses
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025

Industry Experience

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