I am a seasoned animation director, motion designer, and educator with extensive experience in digital animation and visual effects. I specialize in animation, storyboarding, and visual storytelling, having worked on documentaries, feature films, TV series, music videos, and commercials for renowned clients such as UNICEF, Amnesty International, and Netflix. My passion lies in combining creative storytelling with cutting-edge animation techniques to deliver compelling visual narratives. Alongside my professional work, I have dedicated myself to teaching animation and digital arts at prestigious institutions including Pratt Institute and the University of Maryland Global Campus. I actively contribute to the animation community through workshops, artist talks, and jury service at international festivals, continually advancing my skills and sharing knowledge with emerging artists worldwide.

Yulia Ruditskaya

I am a seasoned animation director, motion designer, and educator with extensive experience in digital animation and visual effects. I specialize in animation, storyboarding, and visual storytelling, having worked on documentaries, feature films, TV series, music videos, and commercials for renowned clients such as UNICEF, Amnesty International, and Netflix. My passion lies in combining creative storytelling with cutting-edge animation techniques to deliver compelling visual narratives. Alongside my professional work, I have dedicated myself to teaching animation and digital arts at prestigious institutions including Pratt Institute and the University of Maryland Global Campus. I actively contribute to the animation community through workshops, artist talks, and jury service at international festivals, continually advancing my skills and sharing knowledge with emerging artists worldwide.

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I am a seasoned animation director, motion designer, and educator with extensive experience in digital animation and visual effects. I specialize in animation, storyboarding, and visual storytelling, having worked on documentaries, feature films, TV series, music videos, and commercials for renowned clients such as UNICEF, Amnesty International, and Netflix. My passion lies in combining creative storytelling with cutting-edge animation techniques to deliver compelling visual narratives.

Alongside my professional work, I have dedicated myself to teaching animation and digital arts at prestigious institutions including Pratt Institute and the University of Maryland Global Campus. I actively contribute to the animation community through workshops, artist talks, and jury service at international festivals, continually advancing my skills and sharing knowledge with emerging artists worldwide.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Adjunct Assistant Professor at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2021 - Present
Teaching Drawing for Animation I and II, Storyboarding and Storytelling, Animation Studio II, 2D Animation Senior Project Development and Production, Compositing & VFX. Contributing to the Department of Digital Arts and Animation with engaging and professional instruction.
Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Maryland Global Campus
January 1, 2023 - Present
Delivering Motion Design courses remotely to graphic design students, focusing on motion graphics and contemporary design techniques.
Motion Design Instructor at Made in NY Post Production Training Program
January 1, 2021 - Present
Teaching motion design and post-production techniques to aspiring professionals in New York City.
Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York Institute of Technology
January 1, 2024 - Present
Teaching Compositing & VFX and Portfolio & Professional Practices courses in the Department of Graphic Design.
Animation Instructor, Visual Design at European Humanities University
January 1, 2022 - Present
Remote teaching of animation topics to students at the European Humanities University in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Freelance Animation Director, Animator, Motion Designer, Art Director, Storyboard Artist, Illustrator, Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2015 - Present
Directed, animated, and designed motion and post VFX for documentaries, feature films, TV series, music videos, and commercials. Developed original animated series and short films for various clients, including UNICEF, Amnesty International, Nike, Adidas, and Netflix.
Lead Art Director, Co-Director, Animator, Compositor at DA Animation Studio
December 31, 2014 - August 20, 2025
Developed and co-directed series pilot; art directed, animated, edited, and composited episodes for a 2D animation TV show.
Freelance Director, Animator, Motion Designer, Art Director, Illustrator at Freelance
December 31, 2011 - August 20, 2025
Conceptualized, art directed, animated, and edited various animation, motion design, and commercial projects including broadcast design and music videos. Animated for TV series, short films, and documentary features; illustrated books and art directed interactive projects; designed visual identity for festivals, awards, brands, and non-profits.
Motion Designer, Animator, Art Director at TNT Design Department, TNT TV Channel
December 31, 2008 - August 20, 2025
Conceptualized, designed, produced, and animated broadcast identity, prime-time TV shows, promos, and original TV series including animation and live-action production.
Lead Motion Designer, Art Director at Belarusian State TV and Radio Company
December 31, 2007 - August 20, 2025
Led motion design department to conceptualize, design, produce, and animate broadcast identity, prime time TV shows, promos, specials, and documentary projects.
Motion Designer, Art Director at Minsk State TV Company
December 31, 2005 - August 20, 2025
Conceptualized, animated, and produced packaging for TV shows and channel identity, promos, and TV specials; designed print and outdoor promo materials.
Motion Designer, Art Director at Belarusian State TV and Radio Company
December 31, 2003 - August 20, 2025
Designed, produced, and animated prime-time TV shows, promos, and specials including animation and live-action production as well as print and outdoor advertising.
Art Director, Designer, Animator for Mobile Games at Incubus Game Development Studio
December 31, 2002 - August 20, 2025
Conceptualized, designed, and animated original mobile games.
Graphic Designer and Art Director at Minsk Art Gallery
December 31, 2001 - August 20, 2025
Designed and oversaw production of print, indoor, and outdoor advertising for commercial clients, identity for art exhibitions, special projects, and presentations.

Education

MFA at Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
MFA at School of Visual Arts
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Post-Graduate at School-Studio SHAR
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Summer School For Character Animation at Gobelins, L'École de L'Image
June 1, 2010 - August 31, 2010
Master's Degree in Design and Visual Communication at Belarusian State University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Foundations of Classic Animation Diploma at Belarusian State Academy of Arts
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
BA Design and Visual Communication at Belarusian State University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004
Associate Degree with Honors, Foreign Languages at Minsk State Linguistic University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

Advanced Rigging in Toon Boom Harmony
January 1, 2023 - August 20, 2025
The Art of Pitching for TV and Film
January 1, 2020 - August 20, 2025
Character Animation in Maya
January 1, 2020 - August 20, 2025
Advanced Cinema 4D
January 1, 2017 - August 20, 2025
Intermediate Character Animation with Maya
January 1, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Toon Boom Harmony for Teachers
January 1, 2014 - August 20, 2025
Foundations of Autodesk Maya
January 1, 2007 - August 20, 2025
Foundations of Classic Animation Diploma
January 1, 2005 - August 20, 2025
Photography Foundations, Digital and Film
January 1, 2004 - August 20, 2025
3D Modeling and Animation 3D Max
January 1, 2001 - August 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization