Hi, I’m Nuno Nobre, a 2D animator and visual artist based in Portugal. I specialise in animation, storyboards, character design, and background/layout design, with a passion for storytelling through expressive visuals and clean craftsmanship. Throughout my career I’ve collaborated with studios across Europe on Netflix, Disney, Amazon Prime, and Nickelodeon projects, delivering polished 2D work and thoughtful design across multiple roles including lead artist, animator, and background designer.

Nuno Nobre

Hi, I’m Nuno Nobre, a 2D animator and visual artist based in Portugal. I specialise in animation, storyboards, character design, and background/layout design, with a passion for storytelling through expressive visuals and clean craftsmanship. Throughout my career I’ve collaborated with studios across Europe on Netflix, Disney, Amazon Prime, and Nickelodeon projects, delivering polished 2D work and thoughtful design across multiple roles including lead artist, animator, and background designer.

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Hi, I’m Nuno Nobre, a 2D animator and visual artist based in Portugal. I specialise in animation, storyboards, character design, and background/layout design, with a passion for storytelling through expressive visuals and clean craftsmanship.

Throughout my career I’ve collaborated with studios across Europe on Netflix, Disney, Amazon Prime, and Nickelodeon projects, delivering polished 2D work and thoughtful design across multiple roles including lead artist, animator, and background designer.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Lead Artist and Animator at Calliope Interactive
March 1, 2023 - November 11, 2025
Lead artist and animator for multiple projects, shaping visual direction, character motion, and asset production across a range of interactive and animation projects. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent style and high-quality timing.
Background Designer/Painter at Pil Animation Ltd.
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Background design and painting for animated productions, translating art direction into environmental layouts, color scripts, and detailed backgrounds to support action and storytelling.
2D Animator at Brown Bag Films
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Worked on Ada Twist, Scientist (Netflix) and RoboGobo (Disney Jr.), delivering scene planning, character motion, and lip-sync animation, contributing to animation pipelines and shot management.
2D Animator at Brown Bag Films
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Collaborated on multiple series including Stinky and Dirty (Amazon Prime), Chico Bon Bon (Netflix), Bing Bunny (BBC), Butterbean's Café (Nickelodeon), Vampirina Ballerina (Disney). Responsibilities included key animation, timing, and continuity.
2D Animator, Background Designer, Storyboard Artist at Bang Bang Animation Studio
October 1, 2014 - October 1, 2014
Created 2D animation, contributed to storyboarding, and designed backgrounds; revised storyboard sequences and maintained visual consistency across episodes.
Animation Workshop Tutor at Nutriventures S.A.
March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2012
Animation workshop tutor: supported animators in teaching principles of animation for short productions, assisted lesson plans and feedback sessions.
Interior Designer & 3D Modeler at RMB Design Solutions
December 1, 2009 - December 1, 2009
Concept and design of exhibition stands, produced technical documentation and 3D models; collaborated with teams to deliver integrated interior and display solutions.
Illustrator at Sendin & Asociados
June 1, 2008 - June 1, 2008
Watercolor illustrations of monuments in Cantabria, Spain; prepared artwork for publication and client presentation.
3D Modeler at Studio HansAbaton
June 1, 2008 - June 1, 2008
3D modeling using 3ds Max, Photoshop, AutoCAD; created assets for visualization and product design.
Interior Designer (Internship) at Studio Teresa Sapey
October 1, 2005 - October 1, 2005
Interior design concepts and furniture/commercial space planning using AutoCAD and ArchiCAD.

Education

Toon Boom Course at Adam's Animation
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Environment Design – Concept Art at CGMA 2D Master Academy
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Animation as Fine Arts Workshop at School of Visual Arts
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Animation & Illustration Diploma at ESDIP
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Master – Interior Design at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Comic Book Illustration Workshop at Max the Mutt Animation School
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services