Employee
of The Month

A surreal, humorous story unfolds through the eyes of an office worker who gradually uncovers his true identity.

With a unique visual approach, the animation explores the humorous and surreal journey of self-realization. The animation utilizes traditional hand-drawn techniques combined with digital tools, ensuring a smooth, expressive flow from frame to frame. This unique storytelling approach invites the viewer into a world where identity and perception are questioned.

Illustration

Storytelling

Motion Design

In this short 1 minute animation, a successful employee, Henrique, begins to experience strange events during his day at the office.

Details

Frame-by-frame illustrations

crafted for expressive, fluid animation

Visual storytelling techniques

used to enhance narrative impact

Metaphor and symbolism

applied to enrich visual meaning

Role

• Led the overall project from ideation to final presentation

Language

English

Main language

Context

"Employe of the Month" marks my first experience with animation using illustration. The project involved a detailed process, including character design, narrative development, and the strategic planning of camera angles. Its goal was to craft a cohesive and engaging visual story. The work explores the use of visual metaphors, dynamic motion, and symbolism to portray a distinctive journey of self-realization.

Process

  • Developed the initial story pitch and refined the narrative, establishing the core message and emotional arc of the animation.
  • Determined the animation style, selecting a hand-drawn approach to enhance expressiveness and storytelling depth.
  • Illustrated each frame and conducted detailed editing to ensure smooth transitions and consistent visual flow throughout the animation.

Story Pitch

Henrique, who describes himself as a workaholic, has been working for one of the most important technology companies in the country for years. One day, he encounters a parrot in the office. It is the first clue of unusual and meaningless events in the company.

Storyboard

Scenes from video

Final animation

Results

The animation delivered a visually and conceptually striking narrative, capturing the surreal tension between routine and identity in modern work culture. A key challenge was shaping a coherent story within one minute—balancing clarity with emotional and symbolic depth.

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