Hi! I'm Amanda Hawkins, a passionate 3D animator and illustrator with a keen eye for character design and storytelling. I’m a recent SCAD graduate with a degree in animation. I've been fortunate to work on a variety of hybrid short films and animation projects where I've contributed as an animator, storyboard artist, and visual development artist. I love bringing characters and stories to life through both 2D and 3D animation techniques. Collaboration and creativity drive me, whether I'm directing a team or diving into the details of layout and concept art. I enjoy exploring new animation techniques and creating compelling visuals that engage audiences. I’m always eager to learn and grow in the animation field, bringing dedication and a fresh perspective to every project. Website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Amanda Hawkins

Hi! I'm Amanda Hawkins, a passionate 3D animator and illustrator with a keen eye for character design and storytelling. I’m a recent SCAD graduate with a degree in animation. I've been fortunate to work on a variety of hybrid short films and animation projects where I've contributed as an animator, storyboard artist, and visual development artist. I love bringing characters and stories to life through both 2D and 3D animation techniques. Collaboration and creativity drive me, whether I'm directing a team or diving into the details of layout and concept art. I enjoy exploring new animation techniques and creating compelling visuals that engage audiences. I’m always eager to learn and grow in the animation field, bringing dedication and a fresh perspective to every project. Website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Hi! I’m Amanda Hawkins, a passionate 3D animator and illustrator with a keen eye for character design and storytelling. I’m a recent SCAD graduate with a degree in animation. I’ve been fortunate to work on a variety of hybrid short films and animation projects where I’ve contributed as an animator, storyboard artist, and visual development artist. I love bringing characters and stories to life through both 2D and 3D animation techniques.

Collaboration and creativity drive me, whether I’m directing a team or diving into the details of layout and concept art. I enjoy exploring new animation techniques and creating compelling visuals that engage audiences. I’m always eager to learn and grow in the animation field, bringing dedication and a fresh perspective to every project.
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Seasonal sales associate at Lids Locker Room
January 30, 2025 - July 19, 2025
I responsible for keeping store clean and prioritized customer engagement and service.
3D & 2D Animator, Layout Animator/Artist, Storyboard Artist, Visual Development Artist at Gravity Bound
May 1, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Worked on a hybrid short film as a 3D and 2D animator, layout animator/artist, storyboard artist, and visual development artist. Illustrated sixty-nine panels for the final storyboard and concepts, covered test animations for rigs and characters, handled layout for 18 shots, created visuals for interior props and character exploration, and explored different techniques for character animations.
Visual Development Artist, Character Design Artist, Storyboard Artist at Massie Heritage Center (SCADserve Project)
May 1, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Created storyboards and animatics for the museum’s expansion into animation for visitors. Illustrated characters from scratch with historical references and explored animating them for future visual use.
2D Animator, Clean Up Artist, Storyboard Artist, Character Design Artist at Post-Mortal Kombat
August 1, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Animated and cleaned up three shots for the hybrid short film and illustrated twenty-nine storyboard panels. Explored and designed a secondary character.
Director, 3D Animator, Storyboard Artist at Fake It Till You Date It
May 1, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Directed a team of animators for a 3D short film, made asset and sound design decisions, illustrated all storyboards, animated eight shots, and served as lead animator critiquing finished animations.

Education

Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts in Animation at Savannah College of Art & Design
September 13, 2021 - June 30, 2025
Associate in Arts degree at Valencia Community College
August 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023

Qualifications

SCAD Academic Honors Scholarship
September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2025
SCAD Achievement Honor Scholarship
September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2025
SCAD Sand Jam Winner (2025)
May 2, 2025 - May 2, 2025
SCAD Drawing Works exhibition (2025)
April 26, 2025 - April 26, 2025
Phoenix Magazine Artwork (2023)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
SCAD Foundations exhibition (2022)
March 9, 2022 - March 9, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Non-Profit Organization