About
A natural storyteller with timely deliverables
Ekaterina Yushkina is a London-based animator, digital artist and video editor, with animation and video work for NHS and SkillsStruct. She's currently in her second year of a BA Animation degree at the London College of Communication, University of the Arts London, where she works across 2D animation, illustration and video production.
Her toolkit spans Toon Boom Harmony, Blender and Krita for animation and illustration, alongside Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for editing, taking a project from first sketch through to final cut.
Alongside her studio work, Ekaterina represents UAL and LCC as a student ambassador: presenting to prospective students and editing video content for the college marketing team, work that's sharpened both her public speaking and her eye for what makes a video communicate clearly.
She also shares her animation, illustration and editing work on her YouTube channel.
Skills
Tools & skills
Animation & illustration
- Toon Boom Harmony
- Blender
- Krita
Video editing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
Also
- Public speaking
- English (fluent)
- Russian (fluent)
- French (conversational)
- Windows & macOS
Featured project
NHS short animation
Year 2 duo project · Co-producer · 2D animator · Editor
Working in a two-person team, Ekaterina co-produced a short animation for an NHS client brief. She took on scheduling and kept the project aligned with the deadline, then edited the final cut in Premiere Pro, including the dialogue audio.
Watch the showreelExperience
Where she's worked
Video Editor & Character Designer
SkillsStruct
Freelance video editing and character design work for SkillsStruct.
UAL Central Student Ambassador
UAL Central Marketing Team
Independently provides information at events and webinars, representing the University of the Arts London as a whole.
LCC Student Ambassador & Video Editor
LCC Marketing Team
Presents to prospective students on college tours and edits speaker presentations for the marketing team's YouTube channel.
Customer Assistant
Marks & Spencer, Brent Cross Shopping Centre
Balanced customer service across a busy shop floor, prioritising multiple duties in a fast-paced, public-facing environment.
Education
Study
BA Animation
London College of Communication, University of the Arts London
A Levels: Art (A), History (B), French (B)
Mill Hill School, London
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who is Ekaterina Yushkina?
Ekaterina Yushkina is a London-based animator, digital artist and video editor. She is in her second year of a BA Animation degree at the London College of Communication, University of the Arts London, and has produced animation and video work for the NHS and SkillsStruct.
What software and tools does Ekaterina Yushkina use?
She animates and illustrates in Toon Boom Harmony, Blender and Krita, and edits in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects, taking a project from first sketch through to final cut.
What kind of work does she do?
She works across 2D animation, character design, digital illustration and video editing. Recent work includes co-producing and editing a short animation for an NHS client brief, freelance video editing and character design for SkillsStruct, and editing speaker presentations for the LCC marketing team's YouTube channel.
Where is Ekaterina Yushkina based?
She is based in London, United Kingdom, and studies at the London College of Communication, University of the Arts London.
What languages does she speak?
She is fluent in English and Russian, and speaks conversational French.
Where can I see her animation showreel and portfolio?
Her showreel and portfolio are at yushikatportfolio.cargo.site, and she shares animation, illustration and editing work on her YouTube channel @yushikat and on Instagram @yushikatt.
How can I contact Ekaterina Yushkina about work?
She can be reached by email at ekaterinayushkina04@gmail.com, or through LinkedIn.