JEAN-ELLIS GBESSIA

Client List 


Nickelodeon, Sky Media, BBC Kids, Mubi

  • BG Final Line Artist on an untitled feature TBA

Cartoon Saloon, Kilkenny -  Junior BG Final Line Artist - Untitled Feature 


July  2025 - Current   

JAM Media Animation, Dublin -  Background & Layout Artist - Emerald (Sky Kids)


April  2025 - May  2025

  • Created background and layout designs for “Emerald”, ensuring consistency with the show’s visual style and storytelling.

  • Painted using vectors to ensure HD layouts

  • Created detailed background and layout designs for “Tim Rex”, ensuring consistency with the show’s visual style and storytelling

  • Collaborated with the background supervisor to develop dynamic compositions that accurately  reflected episode animatics

  • Designed, and setup background files to support animation, camera movement and scene direction

  • Maintained production deadlines while delivering high quality assets in line with studio standards

JAM Media Animation, Dublin -  Background & Layout Artist - Tim Rex (Nickelodeon)


February  2025 - March  2025

  • Collaborated with the development team  to create concept art and location designs.

  • Developed explorative mood boards, key art to define the project’s visual style.

  • Assisted in world building by designing  environment layouts, character colour ways and logo design  for 2D animation.

  • Worked closely with development producers

  • Managed assets and tracked project progress using Kitsu, google drive and trello  for production management. 

  • Assisted in creating pitch bibles for project pitches, encompassing all visual aspects.

  • Assisted in performing  script breakdowns.

JAM Media Animation, Dublin -  Visual Development Intern




September 2024 - December 2024

  • Assisted with day-to-day VFX production tasks, including scheduling, organising assets, and coordinating communication between artists and production teams.

  • Supported the VFX pipeline using ShotGrid, ensuring accurate tracking of shots, task assignments, and project updates.

  • Provided administrative support, including preparing call sheets, updating production logs, and scheduling meetings for the VFX team.

  • Tracked and logged visual effects shots in ShotGrid, ensuring real-time updates and accurate documentation for supervisors and producers.

  • Acted as a liaison between the comp artists and other departments such as production, 3D, and supervisors.

EGG VFX, Dublin -  Production Assistant Intern





August 2024 - September 2024