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Hi, I’m Manuel Reis, a 2D frame-by-frame animator passionate about expressive character animation and visual storytelling. I specialise in creating engaging performances through strong acting, timing, posing, and the principles of traditional animation. Proficient in TVPaint and Toon Boom Harmony, I enjoy taking shots from rough animation through to final polish, always striving to create believable, appealing, and dynamic movement.
I have developed my animation skills through specialised training at Gobelins and Animation Club School, where I strengthened my understanding of character performance, staging, cinematography, and production workflows. These experiences have allowed me to refine both my technical abilities and my storytelling approach while working on a variety of animated projects.
I enjoy collaborating with directors and fellow animators, responding constructively to feedback, and contributing to a creative production environment. I’m always looking to improve my craft and am excited to help bring memorable characters and stories to life through expressive, high-quality animation.
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English
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience
Character Animator at Dialogue Studio
March 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026Animated in-between frames and cleanups for Atlas festival’s short animated intermissions. Worked in a studio environment with a dedicated team, collaborating closely with the art director and animation supervisor, and delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Advisor I, Technical Support at Concentrix Services Portugal
September 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026Provided technical support to customers via phone, chat, and email; diagnosed and resolved software and hardware issues; logged, monitored, and tracked incidents using ticketing systems; escalated complex cases to specialized teams; assisted customers with software and hardware configuration and usage; met quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction targets; documented troubleshooting steps and solutions.
Character Designer and 2D Animator at Cinanima 2025 (opening credits)
June 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025Designed characters. Animated opening credits (rough and tie-down included). Cleaned and colored a variety of shots.
Graphic Designer at Makita Lda, Portugal
May 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025Designing brochures, catalogues, and promotional materials. Creating engaging content for social media platforms aligned with branding and ongoing campaigns. Collaborated closely with the marketing team to support visual communication needs.
Graphic Designer at Makita Lda
February 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025Designed brochures, catalogues, and promotional materials. Developed graphic assets for communication campaigns, created engaging content for social media aligned with ongoing campaigns, and collaborated with the marketing team to support visual communication needs.
Cleanup Artist and Color Artist at Fan Teaser Oban Star-Racers (remote)
May 1, 2024 - September 22, 2025Collaborated closely with animation direction and animation team.
French Customer Service and Representative for Chèque Énergie France at Majorel Portugal
September 30, 2023 - September 22, 2025Informed users about eligibility and usage of the Chèque Énergie for heating and electricity bills. Supported clients in navigating the application and activation process. Resolved questions and technical issues with professionalism and clarity. Ensured a high standard of service while handling sensitive personal information.
Education
Master degree at IADE UE
September 22, 2022 - June 22, 2024Master's in Design and Visual Culture at IADE - Faculty of Design, Technology and Communication – European University
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design at IADE - Faculty of Design, Technology and Communication – European University
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2022Intensive 2D animation course at Gobelins, Paris (remote)
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024Tradicional 2D animation course at Animation Club School (remote)
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024E-Marketing course at Lisbon
July 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025Master's in Design and Visual Culture at IADE - Faculty of Design, Technology and Communication – European University
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design at IADE - Faculty of Design, Technology and Communication – European University
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2022Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design at IADE - Faculty of Design, Technology and Communication – European University
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2022Master’s degree in Design and Visual Culture at IADE - Faculty of Design, Technology and Communication – European University
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024Intensive 2D Animation course at Gobelins, Paris (remote)
July 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Traditional 2D Animation course at Animation Club School (remote)
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024E-Marketing course at Lisbon
July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Character animation course at Dialogue Studio
March 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026Master's in Design and Visual Culture at IADE - Faculty of Design, Technology and Communication – European University
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design at IADE - Faculty of Design, Technology and Communication – European University
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2022Intensive 2D animation course at Gobelins, Paris (remote)
July 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Traditional 2D Animation course at Animation Club School (remote)
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024E-Marketing course at Lisbon
July 1, 2025 - July 3, 2026Qualifications
Motion Graphics course
June 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026E-Marketing course
July 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025Intensive 2D animation course
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024Intensive 2D animation course
July 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024E-Marketing course
July 1, 2025 - July 3, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other, Retail
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