Béibhínn McCarthy

Junior

Research

Adobe Indesign

Visual Storytelling

I am a Background and Layout Artist seeking my first role in Animation (willing to relocate) I have an MA in Animation and previous professional experience as an illustrator and Designer.

Biography

I am a multidisciplinary creative and recent graduate of Arts University Bournemouth, with an MA (Distinction) in Animation Production, specialising in Layout and Background Art. Recipient of a Graduate School Award 2023 from AUB.
I attained skills in Photoshop to create innovative, immersive, and dynamic background art with an emphasis on storytelling and cinematography through colour, light, and composition. Seeking opportunities in design for animation or background production. Willing to relocate.
Previously received BA (First Class Honours) in Illustration from The National College of Art and Design. Formerly practiced as a freelance Illustrator (specialism children’s books and editorial), until deciding to move to animation seeking community and collaboration.

Skills

Roles

2D Illustrator
Intermediate
Digital Artist
Intermediate
Ilustrator
Intermediate
Prop Designer
Basic
Background Artist
Basic
Background Painter
Basic

Technical Skills

Visual Storytelling
Intermediate
Sequential Art
Intermediate

Software

Adobe Indesign
Intermediate
Procreate
Intermediate
Adobe Photoshop
Basic
Adobe After Effects
Basic

Other Skills

Research
Advanced
Publishing Artist
Intermediate

Work Experience

Present day

Illustrator and Designer

Freelance

My background is as a children's book and editorial illustrator. I have worked with clients such as The Irish Times, Tribes Press, Creatives Against Covid, and Suas Educational Development.

Present day

Animator and Illustrator

The Civic Tallaght (Freelance)

In multiple projects with The Civic, our goal was to facilitate children's imaginations and storytelling abilities. My role was to bring to life their stories through animation and illustration.

Education

2022 – 2023

MA (Distinction)

Arts University Bournemouth

Animation Production (specialising in Background Art)

My final masters project — a portfolio that focused on using cinematography to build story, atmosphere, and immersiveness in background art— was awarded a Graduate School Award from AUB.

2016 – 2020

BA (First Class Honours)

The National College of Art and Design

Communication Design (specialising in Illustration)

My final year project — an exploration into the storytelling and narrative power of illustration -— was shortlisted for 2 IDI Graduate Awards 2020, and received a Commendation.