Hi, I’m Ellie, an aspiring Animator/ video editor. I have successfully achieved my degree in Animation at Leeds Arts University, and I am now looking to secure a role within the Animation industry I chose a degree in animation as I have always been very artistic and wanted a career path that combines my artistic skills with an ability to work in the modern world. Animation allows me to do just that. My degree has given me a good grounding across the animation spectrum including skills and expertise in the following. 2D Animation, Storyboarding, creating animatics, Stop-motion, puppets, the ability to confidently use software such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects. Projects in University have allowed me to engage with the whole life cycle from concept through to final product. I also took on the role of director and producer in the final project which has given me experience in managing a team. I’m a naturally curious and enthusiastic individual and I am fully prepared to do whatever it takes to get myself up to speed in an employment setting, including undertaking any amount of out of hours self-study to accelerate my ability to contribute to the team. I have a strong work ethic; I supported myself financially throughout my studies in customer-facing roles. I am easy around other people and enjoy working as part of a team. I have always been extremely interested in Art and have visited many galleries including: Leeds Art Gallery, The Liverpool Walker Art and Tate Galleries and the London Tate Modern and Tate Britain Galleries. I have also undertaken a Set Design Workshop at the Leeds Playhouse which gave me a great insight into theater production.

Ellie Hughes-Doran

Hi, I’m Ellie, an aspiring Animator/ video editor. I have successfully achieved my degree in Animation at Leeds Arts University, and I am now looking to secure a role within the Animation industry I chose a degree in animation as I have always been very artistic and wanted a career path that combines my artistic skills with an ability to work in the modern world. Animation allows me to do just that. My degree has given me a good grounding across the animation spectrum including skills and expertise in the following. 2D Animation, Storyboarding, creating animatics, Stop-motion, puppets, the ability to confidently use software such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects. Projects in University have allowed me to engage with the whole life cycle from concept through to final product. I also took on the role of director and producer in the final project which has given me experience in managing a team. I’m a naturally curious and enthusiastic individual and I am fully prepared to do whatever it takes to get myself up to speed in an employment setting, including undertaking any amount of out of hours self-study to accelerate my ability to contribute to the team. I have a strong work ethic; I supported myself financially throughout my studies in customer-facing roles. I am easy around other people and enjoy working as part of a team. I have always been extremely interested in Art and have visited many galleries including: Leeds Art Gallery, The Liverpool Walker Art and Tate Galleries and the London Tate Modern and Tate Britain Galleries. I have also undertaken a Set Design Workshop at the Leeds Playhouse which gave me a great insight into theater production.

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Hi, I’m Ellie, an aspiring Animator/ video editor.

I have successfully achieved my degree in Animation at Leeds Arts University, and I am now looking to secure a role within the Animation industry

I chose a degree in animation as I have always been very artistic and wanted a career path that combines my artistic skills with an ability to work in the modern world. Animation allows me to do just that.

My degree has given me a good grounding across the animation spectrum including skills and expertise in the following. 2D Animation, Storyboarding, creating animatics, Stop-motion, puppets, the ability to confidently use software such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects. Projects in University have allowed me to engage with the whole life cycle from concept through to final product. I also took on the role of director and producer in the final project which has given me experience in managing a team.

I’m a naturally curious and enthusiastic individual and I am fully prepared to do whatever it takes to get myself up to speed in an employment setting, including undertaking any amount of out of hours self-study to accelerate my ability to contribute to the team. I have a strong work ethic; I supported myself financially throughout my studies in customer-facing roles. I am easy around other people and enjoy working as part of a team.

I have always been extremely interested in Art and have visited many galleries including: Leeds Art Gallery, The Liverpool Walker Art and Tate Galleries and the London Tate Modern and Tate Britain Galleries. I have also undertaken a Set Design Workshop at the Leeds Playhouse which gave me a great insight into theater production.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Designer at Hughes Hypnotherapy
January 1, 2020 - Present
Designed logos, business cards and visual branding; edited the website for improved aesthetics and navigation; created posters and advertising materials; produced social media content.
Waitress & Barista at West Park Cafe
June 26, 2024 - Present
Welcomed customers, seated guests, took orders, prepared a range of coffees and teas, smoothies and milkshakes, managed bookings, answered queries, restocked and processed payments.
Student Ambassador at Leeds Arts University
May 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024
Gave tours of the university and courses, answered questions, assisted with external events and careers fairs, guided international students around the city, helped lead workshops, and assisted with after-school art clubs.
Waitress at Café Dino
April 15, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Waitress – cafe service.
Studio Assistant at Pink Pineapple Home & Gifts
October 12, 2020 - April 30, 2021
Assisted with the online store, product listings, and website updates; supported photography and marketing tasks.
Waitress/Bar Tender at Escape Restaurant & Bar
August 10, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Front-of-house service including taking orders, serving food and drinks, handling bookings and queries.
Kitchen Porter at Honey Pottery
July 25, 2018 - October 31, 2019
Maintained kitchen cleanliness and stock, supported back-of-house operations.

Education

BA (Hons) Animation at Leeds Arts University
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2024
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Merit) at Leeds Arts University
September 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
A-Levels (Art, Sociology and Religious Studies) at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
GCSEs (including Maths and English) at Horsforth School
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017

Qualifications

BA Honours Animation
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail
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