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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.…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

Animator, Character Designer, Concept Artist, +2

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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.…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.

Available to hire

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.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

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.