I am a hardworking, organised and conscientious graduate student actively seeking internship opportunities to gain industry experience and to utilise and develop my skills in animation, illustration and motion design. I value attention to detail, collaboration, and a proactive approach to learning on the job. With a BA (Hons) in Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design and hands-on experience creating props, backgrounds, and character illustrations, I am eager to contribute to creative projects and grow within a supportive team environment.

Grace O Shea

I am a hardworking, organised and conscientious graduate student actively seeking internship opportunities to gain industry experience and to utilise and develop my skills in animation, illustration and motion design. I value attention to detail, collaboration, and a proactive approach to learning on the job. With a BA (Hons) in Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design and hands-on experience creating props, backgrounds, and character illustrations, I am eager to contribute to creative projects and grow within a supportive team environment.

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I am a hardworking, organised and conscientious graduate student actively seeking internship opportunities to gain industry experience and to utilise and develop my skills in animation, illustration and motion design. I value attention to detail, collaboration, and a proactive approach to learning on the job.

With a BA (Hons) in Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design and hands-on experience creating props, backgrounds, and character illustrations, I am eager to contribute to creative projects and grow within a supportive team environment.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Junior Design Artist at Pictor Productions
June 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Assisted in prop creation and background design for production, collaborating with designers to develop set visuals.
Illustrator at Xavatar
November 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Storyboarding and creation of illustrated pieces for episodes and social media; developed avatars and visuals for episodes.
Trainee Artist at Pink Kong Studios
March 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Created props, designed elements and contributed to completing design components.
Trainee Artist at Pictor Productions
January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Created props, assisted other artists with prop work, designed backgrounds, and coloured backgrounds.

Education

BA (Hons) Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design at Institute of Technology Tralee
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022
QQI Level 6 Award in Illustration at St. Johns Central College, Cork
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
QQI Level 6 Award in Cartoon Animation at St. Johns Central College, Cork
September 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
QQI Level 5 Award in Cartoon Animation at St. Johns Central College, Cork
September 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
BA (Hons) Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design at Institute of Technology Tralee
September 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
QQI Level 6 - Illustration at St. John's Central College, Cork
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
QQI Level 6 - Cartoon Animation at St. John's Central College, Cork
September 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
QQI Level 5 - Cartoon Animation at St. John's Central College, Cork
September 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
BA (Hons) Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design at Institute of Technology Tralee
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022
QQI Level 6, Illustration at St. Johns Central College, Cork
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
QQI Level 6, Cartoon Animation at St. Johns Central College, Cork
September 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
QQI Level 5, Cartoon Animation at St. Johns Central College, Cork
September 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Solas Art Award
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026
Solas Pastoral Achievement Award
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026
Solas Student of the Year Award
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026
Principal Award
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other