I am a passionate 2D Animator and Character Designer and a recent Animation graduate eager to bring my creative vision to life through visually engaging stories and memorable characters. With a strong eye for detail and a love for storytelling, I create dynamic animations that captivate audiences. Thriving in collaborative environments, I am excited to apply my skills and continue learning while pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling with impactful and innovative designs.

Yahia Shendy

I am a passionate 2D Animator and Character Designer and a recent Animation graduate eager to bring my creative vision to life through visually engaging stories and memorable characters. With a strong eye for detail and a love for storytelling, I create dynamic animations that captivate audiences. Thriving in collaborative environments, I am excited to apply my skills and continue learning while pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling with impactful and innovative designs.

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I am a passionate 2D Animator and Character Designer and a recent Animation graduate eager to bring my creative vision to life through visually engaging stories and memorable characters.

With a strong eye for detail and a love for storytelling, I create dynamic animations that captivate audiences. Thriving in collaborative environments, I am excited to apply my skills and continue learning while pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling with impactful and innovative designs.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Comic Artist & Writer at Personal Projects
January 1, 2016 - November 24, 2025
Developing an original comic: writing, character design, and illustrating. Promoting the project on Instagram and TikTok to build audience engagement, and creating a 2D animated trailer for it.
Freelance Illustrator & Character Designer at Various Clients
June 1, 2020 - November 24, 2025
Created high-quality characters, creatures, and illustrations across genres; developed visual assets and branding for small businesses and creators; collaborated with clients and artists, incorporating feedback to meet project goals.
Freelance Web Animator at Cubo de Remote
May 4, 2025 - November 24, 2025
Created responsive and optimized web animations tailored for both desktop and mobile interfaces using Adobe After Effects and Lottie. Worked closely with the lead designer to match animations to evolving brand identity and UI/UX design. Ensured seamless integration of animations into web platforms through testing and optimization.
2D Animation & VFX at University & Personal Projects
January 1, 2020 - November 24, 2025
Strong foundation in squash & stretch, timing, anticipation, arcs, and more. Skilled in both puppet animation (rig-based) and hand-drawn frame-by-frame animation, mainly hand-drawn.
2D Animator at National Health Service NTU (NHS NTU)
January 1, 2023 - November 24, 2025
Collaborated in a university-led team to create a 2D animation for the NHS. Involved in storyboarding, animation, and visual development, contributing to all phases of production. Created a 2D rig for the character, animated it, and built the environment.
Co-founder & Designer at AIT Fashion Brand
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Launched a custom T-shirt brand, designing original artwork; branding, marketing, and online product design.
Chef at Bear Flat Fish and Chips
September 1, 2024 - November 24, 2025
Managed the kitchen independently during shifts, including cooking, cleaning, and taking orders. Trained new staff and ensured food quality and hygiene standards.
Team Member at Peri Peri Sizzler Restaurant
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Handled cleaning, food preparation, and team coordination.
Assistant Coach (Judo) at Egypt
January 1, 2023 - November 24, 2025
Assisted lead coaching in training children aged 7–13. Skills: leadership, mentorship, patience.
Art Teaching Assistant at Green Valley School (Internship)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Assisted teaching art to students aged 13–15; supported lesson materials, one-on-one guidance, and classroom management.
Freelance Illustrator & Character Designer
January 1, 2016 - November 24, 2025
Developing original comics: writing, character design, and illustration; promoting projects on Instagram and TikTok to build audience engagement; creating a 2D animated trailer for it. Skills include storytelling, illustration, character design, character development, visual narrative, world-building, self-management, social media promotion, marketing, creativity, and project management.
Freelance Web Illustrator & Character Designer at Cubo de Remote
May 4, 2025 - November 24, 2025
Created responsive and optimized web animations tailored for desktop and mobile interfaces using Adobe After Effects and Lottie. Collaborated with the lead designer and co-founder to align animations with evolving brand identity and UI/UX design. Ensured smooth integration of animations into web platforms through testing and optimization.
2D Animation & VFX
January 1, 2020 - November 24, 2025
Strong foundation in squash & stretch, timing, anticipation, arcs, and more. Hand-drawn animation (rig-based) and frame-by-frame hand-drawn animation, with emphasis on traditional techniques. Worked on university and personal projects.
2D Animation for NHS NTU Collaboration Project at National Health Service (NHS) / NHS NTU
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Collaborated in a university-led team to create a 2D animation for NHS. Involved in storyboard, animation, and visual development, contributing to all production phases; created a 2D rig for character and environment.
Co-founder & Designer at AIT Fashion Brand
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Launched an online fashion brand; designed visuals, branding, and product design; managed marketing activities and brand identity.
Team Member at Peri Peri Sizzler Restaurant
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Handled cleaning, food preparation, and team coordination.
Judo Assistant Coach at Egypt
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Assisted head coach in training children aged 7–13; mentoring and coaching.
Art Teacher Assistant at Green Valley School (Internship)
June 30, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Assisted in teaching art to students aged 13–15; supported lessons and creative activities; materials preparation and classroom management.
Art Teacher Assistant at Green Valley School (Internship)
January 31, 2020 - January 31, 2020
Assisted in teaching art to students aged 13–15; supported lessons and creative activities; materials preparation and classroom management.
Comic Artist & Writer at Self-employed (Personal Projects)
January 1, 2016 - November 24, 2025
Developing an original comic: writing, designing characters, and illustrating. Promoting the project on Instagram and TikTok to build audience engagement, and creating a 2D animated trailer for it.
Freelance Illustrator & Character Designer at Multiple Clients (Remote)
June 1, 2020 - November 24, 2025
Created high-quality characters, creatures, and illustrations across genres; developed visual assets and branding for small businesses and creators; collaborated with clients and artists, incorporating feedback to meet project goals.
2D Animator / Motion Designer at Cubo de Remote
May 4, 2025 - November 24, 2025
Created responsive and optimized web animations tailored for desktop and mobile interfaces using Adobe After Effects and Lottie. Worked closely with the lead designer to match animations to evolving brand identity and UI/UX design. Ensured seamless integration of animations into web platforms through testing and optimization.
2D Animation & VFX at University & NHS NTU project
January 1, 2020 - November 24, 2025
Collaborated in a university-led team to create a 2D animation for NHS. Involved in storyboarding, animation, and visual development, contributing to all phases of production. Created rig for the character, animated it, and developed the environment.
Judo Assistant Coach at Egypt
January 1, 2023 - November 24, 2025
Assisted lead coach in training and supervising children aged 7–13.
Art Teacher Assistant at Green Valley School
June 30, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Assisted teaching art to students aged 13–15; supported lessons and creative activities; helped with materials, one-on-one guidance, and classroom management.
Art Teacher Assistant at Green Valley School
January 31, 2020 - January 31, 2020
Assisted teaching art to students aged 13–15; supported lessons and creative activities; helped with materials, one-on-one guidance, and classroom management.

Education

BA (hons) animation at Nottingham Trent
July 19, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Animation (First Class Honours) at Nottingham Trent University
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Animation at Nottingham Trent University
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Animation at Nottingham Trent University
September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024

Qualifications

Innovation Award (Young Entrepreneur Program)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Best Intern Award
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Model United Nations (MUN) Participant
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Black Belt (Judo) - Fifth Place Egyptian Championship
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Gymnastics Champion - First in Junior Championship
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Innovation Award (Young Entrepreneur Program)
January 1, 2019 - November 24, 2025
Best Intern Award - Green Valley School
January 1, 2020 - November 24, 2025
Model United Nations (MUN)
January 1, 2018 - November 24, 2025
Black belt – Judo Egyptian Championship
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Gymnastics – First in Junior Championship
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Other, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Gaming, Healthcare