Hi, I'm Raluca Paula Gagniuc, a Creative and detail-oriented Storyboard Artist based in Coventry, UK. I have a BA in Animation & Illustration and specialize in visual storytelling, character performance, and narrative pacing. I am proficient with Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, Blender, and After Effects, and I enjoy contributing to collaborative storytelling in animation, film, or television. In my work, I design storyboards and animatics to communicate emotion and timing, collaborate with teams to refine pipelines, and develop expressive character poses. As a Freelance Illustrator, I translate briefs into vivid visuals and storyboards, while growing an online portfolio and sharing short animatics through my Instagram page.

Raluca Paula Gagniuc

Hi, I'm Raluca Paula Gagniuc, a Creative and detail-oriented Storyboard Artist based in Coventry, UK. I have a BA in Animation & Illustration and specialize in visual storytelling, character performance, and narrative pacing. I am proficient with Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, Blender, and After Effects, and I enjoy contributing to collaborative storytelling in animation, film, or television. In my work, I design storyboards and animatics to communicate emotion and timing, collaborate with teams to refine pipelines, and develop expressive character poses. As a Freelance Illustrator, I translate briefs into vivid visuals and storyboards, while growing an online portfolio and sharing short animatics through my Instagram page.

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Hi, I’m Raluca Paula Gagniuc, a Creative and detail-oriented Storyboard Artist based in Coventry, UK. I have a BA in Animation & Illustration and specialize in visual storytelling, character performance, and narrative pacing. I am proficient with Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, Blender, and After Effects, and I enjoy contributing to collaborative storytelling in animation, film, or television.

In my work, I design storyboards and animatics to communicate emotion and timing, collaborate with teams to refine pipelines, and develop expressive character poses. As a Freelance Illustrator, I translate briefs into vivid visuals and storyboards, while growing an online portfolio and sharing short animatics through my Instagram page.

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Language

English
Fluent
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent

Work Experience

NCS participant at NCS
July 1, 2017 - July 31, 2017
Took part in the NCS experience after finishing secondary school, gaining confidence in working with people in big groups, manual labour, and public speaking. The responsibilities learned impacted choices such as attending college and university abroad.
Volunteer at British Heart Foundation
August 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Volunteered as store management staff, trained in customer service, stock organization and cleaning duties. Managed work pace under pressure during busy hours, showing ability to control stressful situations effectively.
Storyboard Artist at Final Year Film (University Project)
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Designed storyboards and animatics for a 2-minute animated short. Communicated complex emotions through pose, timing, and shot selection. Collaborated with a team of animators and editors in a pipeline workflow.
Freelance Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - November 13, 2025
Interpreted briefs and adapted art style to client vision. Projects included promotional art, character turnarounds, and storyboards/animatics for university projects and external work, including work on the upcoming animation 'Wild Westly' by Winston Lewis.
Customer Assistant at British Heart Foundation
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Developed teamwork and communication skills in a fast-paced environment. Managed time effectively during high-pressure situations. Maintained high customer service standards.

Education

Diploma at Access Creative College
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
BA (Hons) Animation & Illustration at Coventry University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Non-Profit Organization