I'm a student animator focused on 2D animation, storyboard art, and character concept design. I enjoy bringing ideas to life through thoughtful visuals and collaborating closely with creative directors to meet brand goals. I am currently pursuing an Animation - Digital Production diploma at Durham College in Oshawa and expanding my skills in visual development, storytelling, and brand-facing design for public projects and charity showcases.

Alyssia Vera Cruz

I'm a student animator focused on 2D animation, storyboard art, and character concept design. I enjoy bringing ideas to life through thoughtful visuals and collaborating closely with creative directors to meet brand goals. I am currently pursuing an Animation - Digital Production diploma at Durham College in Oshawa and expanding my skills in visual development, storytelling, and brand-facing design for public projects and charity showcases.

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I’m a student animator focused on 2D animation, storyboard art, and character concept design. I enjoy bringing ideas to life through thoughtful visuals and collaborating closely with creative directors to meet brand goals. I am currently pursuing an Animation - Digital Production diploma at Durham College in Oshawa and expanding my skills in visual development, storytelling, and brand-facing design for public projects and charity showcases.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator / Character Concept Artist
January 1, 2021 - September 19, 2025
Freelance illustration and character concept art responsible for creating and maintaining a consistent brand look across books and character designs, and working closely with the creative director to meet brand requests. Contributed to the visual development of creating character concepts for a public book. Met deadlines to submit animations for the company's showcase to support charities.
Freelance Illustrator, Character Concept Artist at Montage Support
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Freelance illustrator and concept artist responsible for creating and maintaining a consistent brand look across books and character designs; collaborated with the creative director to meet brand requests; contributed to visual development of character concepts for public book projects; met deadlines to submit animations for the company's showcase in support of charities.
Freelance Illustration Character Concept Artist at Montage Support
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Responsible for creating and maintaining a consistent brand look and feel across books and character designs, and collaborating closely with the creative director to meet brand requests.

Education

Animation - Digital Production at Durham College
January 1, 2023 - September 19, 2025
Animation - Digital Production at Durham College
January 1, 2023 - December 27, 2025
Diploma in Animation - Digital Production at Durham College
January 1, 2023 - January 16, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other