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Hi, I’m Ava Brobst, a Milwaukee-based animator and designer specializing in 2D animation, visual effects, and visual storytelling. I’m pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Animation with a Business minor at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and I’ve contributed as a background artist on The Notorious Network series. I also co-curated the 2026 UW–Milwaukee Animation Showcase.…

Ava Brobst

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Hi, I’m Ava Brobst, a Milwaukee-based animator and designer specializing in 2D animation, visual effects, and visual storytelling. I’m pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Animation with a Business minor at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and I’ve contributed as a background artist on The Notorious Network series. I also co-curated the 2026 UW–Milwaukee Animation Showcase.…

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Hi, I’m Ava Brobst, a Milwaukee-based animator and designer specializing in 2D animation, visual effects, and visual storytelling. I’m pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Animation with a Business minor at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and I’ve contributed as a background artist on The Notorious Network series. I also co-curated the 2026 UW–Milwaukee Animation Showcase.

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Expert

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Background Artist at The Notorious Network

September 1, 2025 - Present

Created a range of backgrounds based on storyboards; sketched, lined, colored, shaded, and textured assets in a timely manner while maintaining quality and professionalism. Collected and studied references, maintaining good proportions, perspective and style.

Event Manager at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

September 1, 2023 - Present

Directed and assisted patrons during large events. Communicated effectively with coworkers to ensure an organized and successful event. Performed duties including setup and takedown of five different venues on campus and in Milwaukee, live streaming, box office attendance and wedding management.

Agricultural Assistant at Simon's Gardens

January 1, 2024 - Present

Assisted customers, providing advice and tracking task progress throughout the day. Worked in the field planning, picking, hoeing and pruning. Cared for animals such as chickens and cows. Watering, transplanting, organizing, cleaning and prepping in the multiple greenhouses. Worked farmers markets, setting an appealing display of products in a timely manner. Assisted with any other needed tasks around the farm.

Library Assistant at Waterford Public Library

May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024

Discharged, shelved and collected books for holds. Provided assistance and direction to patrons in a helpful and polite manner. Performed other duties around the library such as making posters, cleaning or organizing as needed.