Hi, I’m Ivanna Davcheva, a Senior 2D Animator with 7+ years in high-end TV production. I love timing, acting, and visual storytelling, and I’m proficient in Toon Boom Harmony and production workflows. I’ve contributed to award-winning children’s and adult series and value collaboration and stylistic consistency across teams. I’m known for fostering open communication, sharing technical knowledge, and mentoring junior artists. I enjoy tackling tough production challenges, building reusable asset libraries, and delivering dynamic, expressive animation that supports the story and character.

IVANNA DAVCHEVA

Hi, I’m Ivanna Davcheva, a Senior 2D Animator with 7+ years in high-end TV production. I love timing, acting, and visual storytelling, and I’m proficient in Toon Boom Harmony and production workflows. I’ve contributed to award-winning children’s and adult series and value collaboration and stylistic consistency across teams. I’m known for fostering open communication, sharing technical knowledge, and mentoring junior artists. I enjoy tackling tough production challenges, building reusable asset libraries, and delivering dynamic, expressive animation that supports the story and character.

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Hi, I’m Ivanna Davcheva, a Senior 2D Animator with 7+ years in high-end TV production. I love timing, acting, and visual storytelling, and I’m proficient in Toon Boom Harmony and production workflows. I’ve contributed to award-winning children’s and adult series and value collaboration and stylistic consistency across teams.

I’m known for fostering open communication, sharing technical knowledge, and mentoring junior artists. I enjoy tackling tough production challenges, building reusable asset libraries, and delivering dynamic, expressive animation that supports the story and character.

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Language

Bulgarian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

2D Artist and Animator at Sun & Moon Studio
June 1, 2020 - March 1, 2023
Contributed to the production of the BAFTA-winning The Brilliant World of Tom Gates (S2) and a Tom Gates Special: A Monster Halloween; maintained strong comedic timing and emotional clarity in child-friendly storytelling; collaborated effectively with supervisors to meet tight production timelines
2D Animator at Wild Child Animation
July 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Worked on motion graphics quality control; demonstrated a strong understanding of animation principles; exhibited leadership, proactive problem-solving, and excellent teamwork
2D Animator at Lighthouse Studios
March 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Delivered 2D cut-out animation for the children's show Goldie in Toon Boom Harmony; supported Rick & Morty (S7) retake production; collaborated with leads to safeguard the visual direction from concept to final delivery; developed reuse library cycles and assets to optimise team efficiency
2D Animator at Boulder Media
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Produced complex character animation for Grimsburg (S2) and Krapopolis (S3) in Toon Boom Harmony; ensured stylistic continuity across episodes and delivered work to broadcast standards; communicated in a clear and timely manner with supervisors and production
Senior 2D Animator at Blue Zoo
December 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Created clean, expressive animations for the children’s series Rafi the Wishing Wizard; mentored junior animators, providing feedback on technical and artistic improvement; collaborated with supervisors to troubleshoot rigs and improve production flow
2D Artist at LIGHTHOUSE STUDIOS
March 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Delivered 2D cut-out animation for the children's show Goldie in Toon Boom Harmony; supported Rick & Morty (S7) retake production; collaborated with leads to safeguard the visual direction from concept to final delivery; developed reuse library cycles and assets to optimise team efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Animation (HONS) at University of Edinburgh
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2019
International Exchange Program at Griffith University
February 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Bachelor of Animation (HONS) at University of Edinburgh
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2019
International Exchange Program at Griffith University
February 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018

Qualifications

Helen A Rose Bequest Award
July 1, 2019 - December 8, 2025
1000 Scholarships Award
September 1, 2017 - December 8, 2025
Helen A Rose Bequest Award
July 1, 2019 - December 8, 2025
1000 Scholarships Award
September 1, 2017 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment