Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Personal Information
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Certification
Languages
Interests
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JOANNA GILL

JOANNA GILL

Fishers

Summary

Creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer & Animator with a passion for visual storytelling, branding and interactive media. Adept at 2D/3D animation, motion graphics and character rigging, with a strong background in industry standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, Maya, 3Ds Max and Cinema 4D. Highly skilled in concept development, user engagement strategies and dynamic content creation for digital and print media. Thrives in collaborative environments, meeting tight deadlines while delivering visually compelling designs that enhance brand identity.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Freelance Graphic Designer, Animator, and Video Editor

Fiver & Upwork
01.2020 - Current
  • Expert in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, 3Ds Max and Blender
  • Completed 100+ animation and design projects for international clients, specializing in branding, social media content, and video animation.
  • Delivered story-driven animations with dynamic motion graphics, resulting in increased client engagement.
  • Developed logo and branding packages for startups, with an average client rating of 4.9/5.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.

Video Specialist

QAQF Quality Assessment and Qualification Framework
08.2023 - 11.2024
  • Enhanced video production quality by implementing advanced editing techniques and software tools.
  • Contributed to company branding efforts by producing visually consistent content aligned with corporate identity guidelines.
  • Work alongside various departments for the creation of high impact 2D animated video content.
  • Designed and animated 360-degree VR content.
  • Collaborated with game developers to create 3D character animations enhancing realism in motion sequences.
  • Researched emerging trends in animation and gaming, integrating innovative visual effects.
  • Managed multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring timely completion while maintaining high standards of excellence.
  • Delivered high-quality video products on tight deadlines through effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advances, incorporating best practices into daily operations as appropriate.
  • Experimented with new technologies and equipment, expanding production and artistic capabilities.

Project Management Coordinator

EFU Life Assurance Ltd.
11.2018 - 12.2019
  • Worked on Agile tool - Jira, to plan and track tasks of every member of the team working on different projects of the company
  • Daily meetings to encourage collaboration in very brief meetings to rapidly take the pulse of the project, address challenges and coordinate team activities
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of complex projects from inception to completion.
  • Improved overall team performance by providing guidance, training, and support to junior staff members.
  • Facilitated meetings between team members and stakeholders to establish clear expectations and maintain alignment throughout the duration of the project.
  • Enhanced team collaboration with effective communication and regular status updates on project progress.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Bahria University
Pakistan
01.2018

High School Diploma -

St. Joseph's College For Women
Pakistan
01.2014

Skills

  • 2D & 3D animation
  • Motion graphics
  • Character rigging
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Color correction
  • Logo creation
  • Branding
  • Typography
  • Vector illustration
  • Maya
  • 3Ds Max
  • Blender
  • Cinema 4D
  • Substance Painter

  • C
  • Python
  • Agile methodologies
  • Scrum
  • Jira
  • Storytelling
  • Creative direction
  • Client collaboration
  • Project management
  • Adaptability to new trends and software
  • Meeting deadlines under pressure
  • Video editing
  • Animation production
  • Graphic design
  • 3D animation

Accomplishments

  • Created over 100 motion graphics projects for various clients.
  • Designed branding assets that increased brand recognition by 40%.
  • Developed an animation campaign that generated over 500K views online.

Personal Information

Title: Animator & Graphic Designer

Portfolio Links

  • Www.instagram.com/artvista_designs/
  • Www.behance.net/artvistadesigns20

Certification

Diploma in Advanced Media Studies.


Student of the Month.


CSP (Community Service Program) participation.


Languages

English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Elementary
Italian
Elementary

Interests

  • Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Playing my guitar
  • Astrology
  • Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
  • Strategy Games
  • Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Adventure Travel
  • Fashion and Style

Timeline

Video Specialist

QAQF Quality Assessment and Qualification Framework
08.2023 - 11.2024

Freelance Graphic Designer, Animator, and Video Editor

Fiver & Upwork
01.2020 - Current

Project Management Coordinator

EFU Life Assurance Ltd.
11.2018 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Bahria University

High School Diploma -

St. Joseph's College For Women
JOANNA GILL