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I’m a London based storyteller and animator and I like to create fun characters and animate gorgeous things! I primarily work with digital frame-by-frame animation but also have experience with illustration, motion design and video editing. I like to keep up to date with the current trends within the design world and attend film festivals and art events to keep myself informed and inspired. I have directed and animated explainer videos and music videos, freelanced as a cleanup artist for studios, and worked on various award-winning projects. I’m passionate about animation, storytelling, and continuously developing my skills across multiple aspects of visual media.…I’m a London based storyteller and animator and I like to create fun characters and animate gorgeous things! I primarily work with digital frame-by-frame animation but also have experience with illustration, motion design and video editing. I like to keep up to date with the current trends within the design world and attend film festivals and art events to keep myself informed and inspired. I have directed and animated explainer videos and music videos, freelanced as a cleanup artist for studios, and worked on various award-winning projects. I’m passionate about animation, storytelling, and continuously developing my skills across multiple aspects of visual media.

Lydia Reid

Animator, Animation Director, Freelance Digital Illustrator, +2

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I’m a London based storyteller and animator and I like to create fun characters and animate gorgeous things! I primarily work with digital frame-by-frame animation but also have experience with illustration, motion design and video editing. I like to keep up to date with the current trends within the design world and attend film festivals and art events to keep myself informed and inspired. I have directed and animated explainer videos and music videos, freelanced as a cleanup artist for studios, and worked on various award-winning projects. I’m passionate about animation, storytelling, and continuously developing my skills across multiple aspects of visual media.…I’m a London based storyteller and animator and I like to create fun characters and animate gorgeous things! I primarily work with digital frame-by-frame animation but also have experience with illustration, motion design and video editing. I like to keep up to date with the current trends within the design world and attend film festivals and art events to keep myself informed and inspired. I have directed and animated explainer videos and music videos, freelanced as a cleanup artist for studios, and worked on various award-winning projects. I’m passionate about animation, storytelling, and continuously developing my skills across multiple aspects of visual media.

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I’m a London based storyteller and animator and I like to create fun characters and animate gorgeous things! I primarily work with digital frame-by-frame animation but also have experience with illustration, motion design and video editing. I like to keep up to date with the current trends within the design world and attend film festivals and art events to keep myself informed and inspired.

I have directed and animated explainer videos and music videos, freelanced as a cleanup artist for studios, and worked on various award-winning projects. I’m passionate about animation, storytelling, and continuously developing my skills across multiple aspects of visual media.

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Work Experience

Freelance Animation / Cleanup Artist

January 1, 2020 - Present

Directed and animated explainer videos and a music video for various clients. Worked as a freelance cleanup artist for studios including Strange Beast, Passion Pictures, and Blink Ink. Involved in projects such as the Cold Heart music video (Elton John & Dua Lipa), a Netflix series for Headspace, and social media content for Hulu, Adult Swim, and Venus. Also worked as an animator for independent directors.

Freelance Runner at Blink Ink Productions

January 1, 2020 - August 19, 2025

Ensured the smooth running of the studio and delivered items and equipment to different areas in London. Responsibilities included researching animation briefs and setting up work stations.

Content Creator at EMG, That Gypsy Swing Ting

January 1, 2017 - Present

Responsible for branding direction and content creation for underground music event companies Electromagnetic Sounds and That Gypsy Swing Ting. Duties included branding development, imagery, creating animated shorts, posters, and social media content for monthly events, designing monthly assets based on new themes while maintaining core brand identity.