I am a motivated 2D animator and character designer with a Bachelor's degree in Animation from Paris. I have hands-on experience working in both studio and independent productions. I recently obtained a Working Holiday Permit (PVT) for Canada, allowing me to work legally on-site. After living in Montreal for eight months to experience Canadian life, build connections in the animation industry, and strengthen my independence and adaptability, I am now seeking junior positions in animation studios across Canada. I am passionate about storytelling, visual design, and working in collaborative environments.

Baptiste Pallanca

I am a motivated 2D animator and character designer with a Bachelor's degree in Animation from Paris. I have hands-on experience working in both studio and independent productions. I recently obtained a Working Holiday Permit (PVT) for Canada, allowing me to work legally on-site. After living in Montreal for eight months to experience Canadian life, build connections in the animation industry, and strengthen my independence and adaptability, I am now seeking junior positions in animation studios across Canada. I am passionate about storytelling, visual design, and working in collaborative environments.

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I am a motivated 2D animator and character designer with a Bachelor’s degree in Animation from Paris. I have hands-on experience working in both studio and independent productions. I recently obtained a Working Holiday Permit (PVT) for Canada, allowing me to work legally on-site.

After living in Montreal for eight months to experience Canadian life, build connections in the animation industry, and strengthen my independence and adaptability, I am now seeking junior positions in animation studios across Canada. I am passionate about storytelling, visual design, and working in collaborative environments.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Production manager assistant at GO-N Production
March 31, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Managed schedule, assembly, editing, exports, created backgrounds and animation puppets using Toon Boom and Adobe Suite. Collaborated with the production team, ensuring respect of deadlines and the studio’s pipeline.
Character design and background competition participant at Elevator Lab
January 31, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Achieved second prize in a competition organized by Elevator Lab. Designed a character and two backgrounds with several views for the competition as part of second year of Bachelor's degree.
Production of a 2D animated short film at Independent/Student Project
May 31, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Experience in all stages of production including writing, storyboard and animatic creation, character design, backgrounds, full film animation, editing, and sound design. Used Final Cut Pro, Adobe Suite (Animate, Photoshop), and Storyboard Pro. Gained experience in independent project management.
Customer Relations and Theater Staff at Cinéma Agent Pathé Gare du Sud - Masséna, Nice, France
August 31, 2025 - September 3, 2025
Handled customer relations, cash register management, stock handling, and theater cleaning. Worked as a Track Marshall at the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix ensuring security of cars and drivers.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Animation at Créapole - Paris, France
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
High School Diploma at Lycée Mixte du Parc Impérial - Nice, France
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Working Holiday Permit (PVT) Canada
September 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Retail