About me

23rd November 2009

Junior Designer Position

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the Junior Designer position advertised via the creativepool website. I am applying for this post as I am an Animation Graduate looking for my big break, seeking to gain the opportunity to join your flourishing company where I can use and further develop my skills and creativity within the industry. I have been exploring the mediums of art since the age of ten and have recently completed a BA Animation degree.

I previously undertook a freelance artworker position for Amber Music, who specialise in making audio/music for radio and TV adverts. My role usually consisted of designing DVDâ€(TM)s, DVD covers and resizing magazines ready for print and uploading music stock/artwork on the Amber Music UK and US server.

Having completed a temporary position at GIMO, I feel that I have learnt a vast amount of information, further extending my knowledge and skills in animation and digital design (also learning the tricks of the trade). A key part of my role included liaising with my creative director and clients in order to ensure the final project captures the ideas given.

Having completed my degree I have further developed a well rounded working knowledge of the subject from traditionally hand drawn animation through to 2D, 3D and even dabbling in Claymation. I have learnt a range of different techniques in different styles with an emphasis on all skills needed throughout the stages of developing an animated film from pre-production to post production including character development, storyboarding, script writing, story development, animating, lip synching, editing sound, soundtrack production, creating titles, credits and more.

Although I undertook my degree in animation I also have strong background in illustration, graphic and product design, modelling and workshop. My working knowledge of a range of software on both PC and Mac include Flash, Lightwave, ToonBoon Studio, BTV Pro, Photoshop, Image Ready, After Effects, Final Cut, Livetype, Adobe Premiere, Sound Track Pro, Spark Me, Audacity, Garage Band more. I am confident in my own capability to quickly learn new things as I am use to having to learn new software packages in a short amount of time gained through my work in the creative industry and at university, and am always dedicated to increasing my capability to tackle specific tasks effectively by learning and practising in my own time.

I am dedicated and eager to share and create new ideas, produce stunning work and learn and further develop my knowledge and experience. I am a hardworking, flexible and friendly team player with a bubbly personality who would value the opportunity to be a part of your creative team.

My CV is attached which includes my reel via web link.

Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

Miss Laila Baba