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Jess Rode

2D Animator, Graphic Designer and Illustrator
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Professional Statement:

I am an illustrator and animator specialising in 2D work and am always looking for new projects to work on. I’ve spent the past 5 years practicing in Brisbane and have been officially studying animation since 2024. I always aim to display a high level of emotional understanding in my work, whether it be character expression or themes in colour. Passion is always brought to any project that’s worked on.

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Education:

  • 2023: Certificate III in Design Fundamentals

  • 2024-present: QUT Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)

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Disciplinary Experience:

Skills: Animation clean-up, illustration, animatics and cleaning up frames. Experience working in Adobe Illustrate and CLIP STUDIO PAINT.

  • 2024: Group Assignment, Individual assessment (see animation reel)

  • 2023: Commissioned animation

  • 2023-2024: Online illustration commissions

  • 2023: Certificate III in Design Fundamentals, Brisbane TAFE

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Complimentary Experience:

Skills: Able to work in a team environment, communication, adaptability, task management

  • 2023-2024: Retail Sales Assistant

  • 2022: Diploma of Business, Brisbane TAFE

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Other Skills:

I can constructively receive feedback for my work and am always eager to take criticism into account when producing creative work.

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Referees:

Contact 1: Leonie (Manager for Retail job)

lones_1975@yahoo.com

Illustration

Animation Examples

Flour Bag Animation (University Project)

Online Commission (2024)

Graphic Design Examples
(Certificate III Design Fundamentals TAFE)

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