Professional info
Creative freelance illustrator and animator with four years of experience in delivering visually compelling and innovative designs across various media. Known for blending creativity with technical expertise to produce compelling thumbnails, concept art, character design and effectively translate scripts through storyboards. Proficient in various mediums while catering to different industries and extending to the client’s needs.
Experience
Freelance Illustrator & Animator
Sep 2020 - Present NY
Contributes to community-held events such as game jams or art competitions offering traditional and digital illustrations and animations. Continues work on various projects including client and personal productions while specializing in pre-production and production. Work includes helping in game dev jams, 2d shorts, music videos and gifs.
The Animation Project / Internship & Trainee
April 2020 - June 2020 // October 2021 - May 2022, NY
(2022) An animation apprenticeship with TAP Studio. While working alongside 3d animators
working on a PSA for The Felix Organization to inform viewers about Beyond Camp,
apprentices animated 2d activity badges to represent different activities in the camp.
(2021) Advanced training in 3D production and post-production (CGI, VFX, motion graphics),
using Unreal Engine & Autodesk Maya. Supervised by professional animators, guest lectures,
industry professional mentorships, and networking with NYC animation studios.
(2020) Introduction to the animation industry while receiving lessons in storyboarding and
character design.
Software
Adobe Animate, Photoshop, Krita, HitFilm Express, Toon Boom Harmony
Skills
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-3D Visualization Animation Certificate (2021)
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-Certificate in Adobe Photoshop (2017)
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-Illustration and Visual Art
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-2D Character Animation
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-Creative development
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-Photography
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-Basic video/photo editing skills
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-File organization and computer management
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-Socializing and accommodating clients
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-Organizing Commissions
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-Managing merch designs and layouts
“Jettison” 2nd Place Game Jam
December 2021 // Hosted by Co-exist gaming, sponsored by Logitech
Participated in a week-long game jam, taking on the 2d role and developing the user interface along with the Heads-up Display and minor animations while brainstorming and working along with designers, 3d artists, and developers.
Equity Through Design Mentorship- Mentee
October 2020 - June 2021
One-on-one mentorship with Zachary Zirlin, an assistant art director and graphic designer who has created shows such as Daredevil and House of Cards. Collaborating our skill sets to receive in-depth knowledge of how to use design and animation in the film industry while gaining insight into graphic design.
2010 - present
Education
The High School of Art and Design/ Diploma
Sept 2018- June 2021, 245 East 56th Street NY, NY 10022
Diploma in Advanced Designation through Visual Arts
Certificate of Recognition in Visual Arts