Versatile animation professional with a BA (Hons) in Animation and Motion Design from LSAD (TUS) and industry experience across 2D animation, character design, concept art and motion graphics. Adept at managing full production pipelines, while collaborating closely with writers, animators and directors. Experienced in creating animations that range from educational content to artistic, character-driven stories. Skilled in iterative design and story development, with a sharp eye for stylistic consistency, narrative clarity, and audience engagement. Passionate about creating impactful, visually engaging content as part of a dynamic team.

Shonagh Mirtschink

Versatile animation professional with a BA (Hons) in Animation and Motion Design from LSAD (TUS) and industry experience across 2D animation, character design, concept art and motion graphics. Adept at managing full production pipelines, while collaborating closely with writers, animators and directors. Experienced in creating animations that range from educational content to artistic, character-driven stories. Skilled in iterative design and story development, with a sharp eye for stylistic consistency, narrative clarity, and audience engagement. Passionate about creating impactful, visually engaging content as part of a dynamic team.

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Versatile animation professional with a BA (Hons) in Animation and Motion Design from LSAD (TUS) and industry experience across 2D animation, character design, concept art and motion graphics. Adept at managing full production pipelines, while collaborating closely with writers, animators and directors. Experienced in creating animations that range from educational content to artistic, character-driven stories. Skilled in iterative design and story development, with a sharp eye for stylistic consistency, narrative clarity, and audience engagement. Passionate about creating impactful, visually engaging content as part of a dynamic team.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Character Designer, Concept Artist, Script Editor at Media Escapism
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Designed and developed a wide range of original characters for an animated pilot with emphasis on personality, appeal, stylistic consistency and historical accuracy. Refined character designs through multiple rounds of feedback to ensure aesthetic alignment and functionality for the animation process. Produced key concept art pieces to visualize story beats and support pitch materials. Proofread and edited multiple script drafts to enhance dialogue flow and narrative clarity. Collaborated with the writer to evolve character arcs, themes, and overall story structure, contributing new ideas and plot points. Edited and refined a comprehensive pitch Bible for the pilot aimed at funding campaigns and studio presentations.
Animator & Motion Graphics Designer at IMPT
February 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Sole animator responsible for the full production pipeline (from storyboard to final edit) of educational and promotional content. Created educational animations on environmental issues, promoting IMPT’s platform and eco-conscious mission. Delivered high-quality animated content ahead of schedule while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. Refreshed and animated new logo sequences to align with the company’s updated brand identity. Created animated assets and web-friendly GIFs for use across IMPT’s digital platforms. Enhanced clarity and engagement based on viewer feedback, while aligning with the brand’s evolving creative direction.
Animation Intern at Windmill Lane
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Worked as a 2D cell animator using Photoshop to enhance 3D sequences for the 2023 Kinsale Shark Awards. Collaborated with senior animators and post-production teams to ensure seamless integration of 2D and 3D elements, revising animation sequences based on creative feedback. Shadowed editing and compositing workflows.
Animator & Concept Designer at Enter Yes
March 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Independently translated four original audio recordings into engaging storyboards and animatics, visually interpreting complex scripts while maintaining narrative clarity and consistency, which served as the creative foundation for the animation team. Developed character and environment concept art for an animated film, contributing unique stylistic ideas that aligned with the director’s vision and overall narrative tone. Collaborated closely with the team, adapting artwork based on feedback to match the writer’s intended vision and style.

Education

BA (Hons) in Animation and Motion Design at Limerick School of Art and Design, TUS
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Certificate of Completion in Creative Writing at Limerick College of Further Education
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Level 5 Certificate in Animation and Game Design at Limerick College of Further Education
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Certificate of Completion in Creative Writing
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Level 5 Certificate in Animation and Game Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education