Getting into the animation industry
Where to start, what to pay attention to, and what to focus on in the early stages of your career
Motion designer and Head of Animation at the video production department of the online school Foxford. Mentor at H. I help people grow and build careers in the animation industry.
How I Can Help
Building an animation project pipeline
A step-by-step guide to developing an animation project from idea to final product based on a specific brief
Feedback
In-depth evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of your animation projects
Portfolio and resume development
Support in preparing your portfolio, resume, and a skill development plan for both beginners and practicing professionals
Experience
- 2015–2020
Worked as a motion designer both in-house and freelance.
- 2020
Freelance work, blogging, and creating a mobile video editing course.
- 2021
Started as Head of Animation at Foxford. Recruited and interviewed team members; developed the animation project pipeline.
- 2022
Head of Animation at Foxford. Launched a podcast about leadership.
- 2023
Head of Animation at Foxford. Led the integration of a new animation team within the video production department.
- 2024
Head of Animation at Foxford. Built the animation team’s website; trained the video production team in creating animation projects; systematized onboarding for new hires.
- 2025
Head of Animation at Foxford. Led the team’s adaptation to AI tools; trained interns in motion design from scratch. Started mentoring at H.
Tools
Personal Activities
Webinar at Cifrium
A session on computer graphics, VFX, 2D/3D design and animation, and UI/UX for children aged 7–11; part of a career guidance program in IT (“Digital Foresight”).
Mentoring at H
I consult specialists and teams in animation and video production: skill assessment, portfolio and resume preparation, career strategy, and process optimization.
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Podcast “oRU”
Conversations with managers and employees about leadership and team management in a corporate environment. I developed the brand, selected topics and guests, edited, hosted, and promoted the podcast.
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Online course
My own course on mobile video editing and effects creation.
Professional Activities
“Ostorozhno, Popadashkin”
Foxford’s first animated project. Built the illustration and animation production structure and assembled the animation team.
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Process development
Designed the animation production pipeline.
Training system
Developed a motion design training program from the ground up.
Building a team from scratch
Conducted 20+ interviews; currently managing a team of 9 full-time specialists.
Website for motion designers
Created a resource covering team workflows, guidelines, and an internal knowledge base.
Onboarding system
Optimized the onboarding process to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
