I'm Alexia, an Animator, Illustrator, and Art Director with 17 years of experience creating dynamic visuals and compelling storytelling from my base in Athens. I’ve worked across both in-house teams and as a freelancer, bringing a unique mix of adaptability, creativity, and technical precision to my projects. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ My background spans a wide range of industries and formats, with a particular focus on advertising and explainer videos. I’m experienced in managing all aspects of production—from concept to final animation—for independent projects, corporate work, and documentaries. My expertise covers art direction, animation, and illustration, which allows me to provide a seamless creative process that aligns well with each client’s vision. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with respected clients such as Investigate Europe, Reporters United, Stavros Niarchos Foundation, iMΕdD, ActionAid, Carbon Market Watch, Vice Greece, Cosmote, Eurobank, and Heineken. Each project has deepened my understanding of how to communicate complex ideas through captivating visuals. Feel free to explore my portfolio at alexiabarakou.com to see a selection of my work. I look forward to the opportunity to bring my creative experience to new, exciting projects. Warm regards, AlexiaB

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I'm Alexia, an Animator, Illustrator, and Art Director with 17 years of experience creating dynamic visuals and compelling storytelling from my base in Athens. I’ve worked across both in-house teams and as a freelancer, bringing a unique mix of adaptability, creativity, and technical precision to my projects. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ My background spans a wide range of industries and formats, with a particular focus on advertising and explainer videos. I’m experienced in managing all aspects of production—from concept to final animation—for independent projects, corporate work, and documentaries. My expertise covers art direction, animation, and illustration, which allows me to provide a seamless creative process that aligns well with each client’s vision. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with respected clients such as Investigate Europe, Reporters United, Stavros Niarchos Foundation, iMΕdD, ActionAid, Carbon Market Watch, Vice Greece, Cosmote, Eurobank, and Heineken. Each project has deepened my understanding of how to communicate complex ideas through captivating visuals. Feel free to explore my portfolio at alexiabarakou.com to see a selection of my work. I look forward to the opportunity to bring my creative experience to new, exciting projects. Warm regards, AlexiaB

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I’m Alexia, an Animator, Illustrator, and Art Director with 17 years of experience creating dynamic visuals and compelling storytelling from my base in Athens. I’ve worked across both in-house teams and as a freelancer, bringing a unique mix of adaptability, creativity, and technical precision to my projects.

Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

My background spans a wide range of industries and formats, with a particular focus on advertising and explainer videos. I’m experienced in managing all aspects of production—from concept to final animation—for independent projects, corporate work, and documentaries. My expertise covers art direction, animation, and illustration, which allows me to provide a seamless creative process that aligns well with each client’s vision.

Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with respected clients such as Investigate Europe, Reporters United, Stavros Niarchos Foundation, iMΕdD, ActionAid, Carbon Market Watch, Vice Greece, Cosmote, Eurobank, and Heineken. Each project has deepened my understanding of how to communicate complex ideas through captivating visuals.

Feel free to explore my portfolio at alexiabarakou.com to see a selection of my work. I look forward to the opportunity to bring my creative experience to new, exciting projects.

Warm regards,
AlexiaB

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Skills

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Experience Level

Adobe After Effects
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe Premiere Pro
Expert
Explainer Video
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Infographic
Expert
Motion Graphic
Expert
2D Animation
Expert
Animation
Expert

Language

English
Advanced
German
Advanced
Greek, Modern
Fluent

Education

Bachelor's degree, Faculty of History and Archaeology at University of Athens
October 12, 1995 - October 12, 2000
Bachelor's degree 2d & 3d Αnimation at Educational Centre Intergraphics
October 12, 2024 - October 12, 2024
Master in Digital Arts at Athens School of Fine Arts
October 12, 2006 - October 12, 2008

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    uniE608 Showreel 2024
    Here you can explore a curated selection of my work as a 2D Animator, Illustrator, and Art Director. This showreel highlights my passion for visual storytelling, blending innovative animation, compelling illustrations, and thoughtful art direction. In my showreel, you’ll see a diverse range of 2D animations showcasing everything from character-driven storytelling to dynamic motion graphics. As an illustrator, I take pride in creating unique, detailed, and expressive designs, whether for characters, backgrounds, or conceptual art. My role as an art director has allowed me to craft cohesive visual identities, overseeing projects that balance style with purpose, ensuring each piece communicates the desired narrative.
    uniE608 SNF DIALOGUES - Biblioburro: the donkey library of Colombia
    The SNF Dialogues travels to Colombia to meet Luis Soriano, the pioneer of an alternative kind of mobile library. When a schoolteacher in rural Colombia realized his students had never held a book in their hands, he decided to bring books to them. Twenty-six years later, his mobile donkey library – the now-famous ‘Biblioburro’ - is still going strong. This story was produced as part of the SNF Dialogues podcast series “Beyond Books: The Many Lives of Libraries” created by Ares Kalandides. Credits: Featuring: Luis Soriano, Hayder Gonzalez, Luis Aragón Animation: Alexia Barakou Sound recordist: Andrés Roldán Sound editing, design, translation & subtitling: Philippos Vardakas Field production: Abraham Palacio Production: Phoebe Fronista, Giolanta Ntamadaki, Celia Tsigka Credits Featuring: Luis Soriano, Hayder Gonzalez, Luis Aragón Animation: Alexia Barakou Sound recordist: Andrés Roldán Sound editing, design, translation & subtitling: Philippos Vardakas Field production: Abraham Palacio Production: Phoebe Fronista, Giolanta Ntamadaki, Celia Tsigka advert filmdirector animator videoeditor illustrator https://www.twine.net/signin
    uniE608 Arena for Journalism in Europe - Cities for Rent - Investigating Corporate Landlords Across Europe
    Cities for Rent won the European Press Prize, received an honorable mention at the IJ4EU Impact Award 2022, and was nominated to the Sigma Awards for data journalism. Video credits: Art Direction, Animation, Illustration by Alexia Barakou Sound design: Aris Athanasopoulos Narration: Phoebe Fronista Produced by Reporters United (Athens, Greece) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30YT01-yShI