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.
In-depth evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of your animation projects
Feedback
Where to start, what to pay attention to, and what to focus on in the early stages of your career
Getting into the animation industry
i Can Help
How
Portfolio and resume development
Support in preparing your portfolio, resume, and a skill development plan for both beginners and practicing professionals
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
2015-2020
2020
2025
2021
2023
2022
2024
Experience
Head of Animation at Foxford. Led the team’s adaptation to AI tools; trained interns in motion design from scratch. Started mentoring at H.
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.
Freelance work, blogging, and creating a mobile video editing course.
Head of Animation at Foxford. Led the integration of a new animation team within the video production department.
Worked as a motion designer both in-house and freelance.
Started as Head of Animation at Foxford. Recruited and interviewed team members; developed the animation project pipeline.
Head of Animation at Foxford. Launched a podcast about leadership.
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")
H
I consult specialists and teams in animation and video production: skill assessment, portfolio and resume preparation, career strategy, and process optimization.
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.
Online course
My own course on mobile video editing and effects creation.
Telegram channel "oRU"
A personal channel with insights and advice on team management.
Blog
TikTok video blog. Reached 12K followers at its peak; inactive since 2020.
Onboarding system
Optimized the onboarding process to ensure a smooth integration into the team
Professional Activities
"Ostorozhno, Popadashkin"
Foxford’s first animated project. Built the illustration and animation production structure and assembled the animation team
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
dianapo51195@gmail.com
Diana
Diana
