I'm Amelia Ora, a passionate illustrator and animator with a BA in Animation from York St John University and an MA in Illustration from Nottingham Trent University. I love bringing fantasy worlds to life and turning imaginings into engaging, visual stories. I thrive in collaborative creative spaces, value clear communication, and aim to use my art to highlight important issues and connect with people across diverse communities. I have hands-on experience illustrating a children's book internship and working with clients, and I’m always eager to learn new skills and take on varied projects.…

Amelia Ora

I'm Amelia Ora, a passionate illustrator and animator with a BA in Animation from York St John University and an MA in Illustration from Nottingham Trent University. I love bringing fantasy worlds to life and turning imaginings into engaging, visual stories. I thrive in collaborative creative spaces, value clear communication, and aim to use my art to highlight important issues and connect with people across diverse communities. I have hands-on experience illustrating a children's book internship and working with clients, and I’m always eager to learn new skills and take on varied projects.…

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I’m Amelia Ora, a passionate illustrator and animator with a BA in Animation from York St John University and an MA in Illustration from Nottingham Trent University. I love bringing fantasy worlds to life and turning imaginings into engaging, visual stories.

I thrive in collaborative creative spaces, value clear communication, and aim to use my art to highlight important issues and connect with people across diverse communities. I have hands-on experience illustrating a children’s book internship and working with clients, and I’m always eager to learn new skills and take on varied projects.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Health Advisor at NHS 111
February 1, 2024 - Present
Work in a high-pressure emergency setting; collaborate with other agencies; maintain calm, professional, and empathetic communication with patients while being direct and firm when needed.
Health Advisor at NHS 111
February 1, 2024 - Present
Works in a high-pressure emergency setting, maintaining calm and professional communication, collaborating with other agencies, and providing empathetic care to patients while staying clear and direct when needed.
Health Advisor at NHS 111
February 1, 2024 - Present
Work in a high-pressure emergency setting, collaborating with other agencies and maintaining calm, professional, empathetic communication with patients while being direct and firm when needed.
Health Advisor at NHS 111
February 1, 2024 - Present
Work in a high-pressure emergency setting delivering health advice, coordinating with partner services, and maintaining calm, professional, and empathetic communication with patients; able to be direct and firm when required and manage high-stress situations.
Health Advisor at NHS 111
February 1, 2024 - Present
Working in a high-pressure emergency environment where maintaining calm, professionalism, and empathy is essential. Coordinating with multiple agencies, handling stressful situations involving patient anger or distress, and providing direct yet compassionate communication.
Illustrator (Intern) at Red Tower In York - A Mice’s Tail
August 31, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Paid internship to illustrate a children’s book about the Red Tower in York; communicated ideas with the client, learned about copyright and time management, and gained first-hand industry experience for freelance work.
Illustrator Intern at Red Tower In York - A Mice’s Tail
August 31, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Paid internship illustrating a children’s book about the Red Tower in York. Communicated ideas with the client, discussed the creation process, and gained first-hand experience of the illustration industry, including copyright considerations and time management.
Illustrator (Internship) at Red Tower In York - A Mice’s Tail
August 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Paid internship illustrating a children’s book about the Red Tower; liaised with client, discussed concepts, learned industry practices and copyright considerations, and gained client-facing experience.
Illustrator (Internship) at Red Tower In York - A Mice’s Tail
August 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Paid internship illustrating a children's book about the Red Tower in York; liaised with a client to discuss ideas, deadlines, and copyright considerations; gained first-hand industry experience.
Children's Book Illustrator Intern at Red Tower In York - A Mice’s Tail
August 1, 2021 - August 23, 2025
Illustrated a children’s book about the history of the Red Tower in York during a paid internship. Gained industry experience by working directly with a client, managing creative communication, copyright considerations, and time management challenges, preparing for freelance or client-based work futures.
Volunteer at Wisbech Library - Reading Summer Challenge
July 31, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Engaged with children to encourage reading, maintained diary logs, organized activities to develop English skills, and built planning and multitasking skills; fostered a passion for accessible, interactive learning.
Volunteer - Reading Summer Challenge at Wisbech Library
July 31, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Worked with children to encourage reading, kept diary logs, and organised activities to support engagement and English language development; developed planning, communication, time management and multitasking skills; fostered inclusive engagement.
Volunteer/Role at Reading Summer Challenge at Wisbech Library
July 1, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Worked with children to encourage reading, maintained a diary log, and organised activities to develop English language skills; developed planning, communication, time management and multitasking abilities; inspired interest in interactive, educational museum-style engagement.
Volunteer - Reading Summer Challenge at Wisbech Library
July 1, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Worked with children to promote reading, organised activities, tracked book diaries, and supported English language development; developed planning, communication, and multitasking skills.
Reading Summer Challenge Volunteer at Wisbech Library
July 1, 2019 - August 23, 2025
Engaged with children to encourage reading and English skill development through diary logs and activities. Enhanced planning, communication, time management, and multitasking skills, sparking a passion to support interactive educational environments, particularly for people with learning difficulties.

Education

MA Illustration at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
BA (HONS) Animation at York St John University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
A Levels at Wisbech Grammar School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
BA (HONS) Animation at York St John University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
MA Illustration at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
GCSEs and A Levels at Wisbech Grammar School
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2019
BA Animation (Hons) at York St John University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
MA Illustration at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
A Levels at Wisbech Grammar School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
BA (Hons) Animation at York St John University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
MA Illustration at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
GCSEs at Wisbech Grammar School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
A Levels at Wisbech Grammar School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
MA Illustration at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Animation BA (HONS) at York St John University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Full UK Driver's License (automatic)
January 11, 2030 - August 23, 2025
UK Driving License (Automatic)
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
BA Animation (Hons)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
MA Illustration
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
A Levels
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Full UK Driving Licence (Automatic)
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other

Skills

Experience Level