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Visual Development and Background Layout/Paint Artist | Studio Candlewick | Los Angeles

MAY 2023 - PRESENT

Co-founded a student-run animation studio that is currently producing an animated short film

Designed Locations, Sets, and Characters

Collaborated with peers and pitched ideas and designs in weekly meetings

Adapted 13 background layouts from the storyboard and painted them according to a color script

Digital Brush Maker | Freelance Artist

JANUARY 2024 - PRESENT

Created and modified 60+ digital brushes for Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, and Clip Studio Paint

Collaborated and adhered to the client’s wishes regarding the look and style of the brushes

Scanned traditional gouache and acrylic paint swatches and textures and imported them to Photoshop to create brushes

Life Drawing Teacher’s Assistant | Otis College of Art and Design | Los Angeles

August 2022 - May 2023

Managed a class of 20 first-year students.

Helped students understand how to draw correct proportions, anatomy, and skeletal structure on the human figure

Aided with explaining and demonstrating different drawing techniques to students

Assisted in giving feedback and critique on student work to improve overall quality

Animation Basics Teacher’s Assistant | Otis College of Art and Design | Los Angeles

AUGUST 2023 - DECEMBER 2023

Managed a class of 20 students.

Helped students with technical difficulties involving Wacom Cintiqs setup and Toon Boom Harmony preferences

Assisted with setting up still lifes and teaching drawing techniques

Concept Artist | USC Masters Game Thesis Projects

AUGUST 2023 - MAY 2024

Created environment concept art pieces as part of a team under an art director

Used Adobe Photoshop to create digital paintings and thumbnail environments concept art

Gathered references and worked according to an art bible to keep art stylistically consistent

Administrative Aid: Student Affairs | Otis College of Art and Design | Los Angeles

AUGUST 2024 - PRESENT

Used Google Suite, Canva, and Photoshop to organize reports, flyers, and department presentations

Coordinated and scheduled appointments in person and by email for both students and faculty

Assisted administration by maintaining appropriate filing systems and gave access to restricted areas to other student workers

EDUCATION

Otis College of Art and Design - B.F.A. Digital Media with an Emphasis in Animation

AUGUST 2021 - MAY 2025

Drawing America - Cynthia Halley’s Drawing for Film and Animation

MARCH 2024 - MAY 2024

Underpaint Academy - VISDEV Fundamentals with Yuhki Demers

MAY 2024 - JULY 2024

SKILLS