I am a 2D animator with 3+ years of experience working professionally, mainly in the program ToonBoom Harmony, as per industry standards. I have worked on children’s shows as well as adult animated comedies featured on Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime, and Cable TV. I am also a proficient illustrator, with expertise in adobe softwares. Lastly, I have experience as a 3D animator, having worked in Maya on a children’s show. I am used to fast turn overs, animated as many as 40 second per week, whilst the industry standard sits at around 20 seconds per week for TV. I hope we can created something amazing together !

Julia Troya-Perea

I am a 2D animator with 3+ years of experience working professionally, mainly in the program ToonBoom Harmony, as per industry standards. I have worked on children’s shows as well as adult animated comedies featured on Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime, and Cable TV. I am also a proficient illustrator, with expertise in adobe softwares. Lastly, I have experience as a 3D animator, having worked in Maya on a children’s show. I am used to fast turn overs, animated as many as 40 second per week, whilst the industry standard sits at around 20 seconds per week for TV. I hope we can created something amazing together !

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I am a 2D animator with 3+ years of experience working professionally, mainly in the program ToonBoom Harmony, as per industry standards. I have worked on children’s shows as well as adult animated comedies featured on Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime, and Cable TV. I am also a proficient illustrator, with expertise in adobe softwares. Lastly, I have experience as a 3D animator, having worked in Maya on a children’s show. I am used to fast turn overs, animated as many as 40 second per week, whilst the industry standard sits at around 20 seconds per week for TV. I hope we can created something amazing together !

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Jr 3D Animator at Huminah Huminah Animation
January 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
3D animator on the children’s show Scout Elf Squad from The Lumistella Company. Pose and animate 3D character rigs in Maya. Completed 20-30 seconds per week in a fast-paced production with a high episode turnover; posed, animated and revised scenes; incorporated supervisor and client feedback; balanced speed with quality.
Jr 2D Animator and Builds Artist at Huminah Huminah Animation
April 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
2D animator on the children’s show Toopy and Binoo: Fabulous Adventures. Pose and animate using both rigged puppets and hand-drawn methods in Toon Boom Harmony. Adjust rigs as needed while animating. Completed 30-40 seconds per week in a fast-turnaround environment; posed, animated and revised scenes; built rigs and assets as needed.
Substitute Art Teacher at Cartoon Coach
January 1, 2025 - Present
Art teacher for children and adults; delivered lessons virtually via Zoom; supervised multiple students; developed lesson plans; provided constructive feedback; worked on an as-needed basis.
Jr 2D Animator and Builds Artist at Smiley Guy
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
2D animator on both children and adult cartoons; used rigged puppets and hand drawn approach in Toon Boom Harmony; built simple and complex rigs; solved problems in shots involving mixed elements; met deadlines and applied revisions from supervisors.
Retake Animator at Smiley Guy
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Retake animator; tackled revisions to character acting and lip-sync; delivered revisions; followed storyboards and feedback; contributed to production rhythm.
Animator at Seneca College
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
2D animator on animated short film produced at Seneca College; worked with rigged puppets and hand-drawn in Toon Boom Harmony; met deadlines; applied revisions from Director/mentors; collaborated in a group.
Layout Lead at Seneca College
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Layout lead for animated short film; designed backgrounds, layout roughs and cleanups; painted backgrounds; organized design guide; managed files and delegated tasks; led the group.
Character Designer and Builds Artist at Seneca College
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Assisted in character and prop design; rigged 2D characters/props in Toon Boom Harmony; ensured rigs were on-model, versatile and easy to animate with; helped build dynamic rigs.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance illustrator working with a variety of clients (stickers, logos, merchandise, characters, portraits, personalized children's books); adapted to feedback; organized to meet deadlines; created and sold art prints; collaborated with brands for storefronts.
Art Teacher at Start Art Academy
August 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Art teacher for children aged 4-13; supervised multiple students; understood how art and media children connect with; managed fast-paced multitasking; encouraged creativity and self-expression; followed Covid-19 protocols.

Education

Advanced Diploma: Animation at Seneca College
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2019
Diploma: Independent Illustration at Seneca College
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2018
Certificate: Art Fundamentals at Aurora High School
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2017
High School Diploma at Aurora High School
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2017

Qualifications

Advanced Diploma: Animation
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2019
Diploma: Independent Illustration
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2018
Certificate: Art Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2017
High School Diploma
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other