I'm Louis Managh, a passionate 2D animator, illustrator and storyteller based in Glasgow. I thrive on blending traditional hand-drawn techniques with digital tools to create expressive characters and engaging visuals. My work is informed by my love of music, film, and performance, and I’m always exploring stop-motion, puppet making, and dynamic storytelling. I recently graduated with first-class honours in Communication Design from Glasgow School of Art, and I’ve continued building freelance projects, including a short film Porkhampton and a puppet-show collaboration The Boy Who Learnt to Shiver. I work well both independently and as part of a team, translating ideas from concept art into finished animations with strong attention to detail and collaborative energy.

Louis Managh

I'm Louis Managh, a passionate 2D animator, illustrator and storyteller based in Glasgow. I thrive on blending traditional hand-drawn techniques with digital tools to create expressive characters and engaging visuals. My work is informed by my love of music, film, and performance, and I’m always exploring stop-motion, puppet making, and dynamic storytelling. I recently graduated with first-class honours in Communication Design from Glasgow School of Art, and I’ve continued building freelance projects, including a short film Porkhampton and a puppet-show collaboration The Boy Who Learnt to Shiver. I work well both independently and as part of a team, translating ideas from concept art into finished animations with strong attention to detail and collaborative energy.

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I’m Louis Managh, a passionate 2D animator, illustrator and storyteller based in Glasgow. I thrive on blending traditional hand-drawn techniques with digital tools to create expressive characters and engaging visuals. My work is informed by my love of music, film, and performance, and I’m always exploring stop-motion, puppet making, and dynamic storytelling.

I recently graduated with first-class honours in Communication Design from Glasgow School of Art, and I’ve continued building freelance projects, including a short film Porkhampton and a puppet-show collaboration The Boy Who Learnt to Shiver. I work well both independently and as part of a team, translating ideas from concept art into finished animations with strong attention to detail and collaborative energy.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance animator & illustrator
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created 2D animations, motion graphics, and digital illustrations for independent projects. Developed engaging character designs, background illustrations, and concept art. Edited animations with Premiere Pro, incorporating sound and visual effects.
Short film animator
January 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Produced an independent short animation, Porkhampton, from storyboards to final rendering. Integrated traditional hand-drawn techniques with digital animation tools. Recorded and animated to audio.
Illustrator, puppet-maker, performer & concept artist
January 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Produced puppet show The Boy Who Learnt to Shiver in collaboration with other artists. Created concept art for animation and visual storytelling projects. Developed character studies, background designs, and visual themes. Worked closely with a team to ensure high quality product through compromise and role delegation.

Education

BA (Hons) in Communication Design at Glasgow School of Art
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
A-Levels at Loreto College, Manchester
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
GCSEs at Stretford Grammar School
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment