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Hi, I'm Anna Keniston, a passionate look development and CG generalist with a strong background in animation and visual storytelling. I co-founded a boutique animation studio and have gained valuable experience working with industry leaders like Walt Disney Animation Studios and DreamWorks Animation. I love creating visually compelling content that brings characters and environments to life. I'm continuously learning and improving my craft, from modeling and look development to collaborating with creative teams to achieve a unique artistic vision. When I'm not animating, I enjoy engaging with the art community and sharing my knowledge through teaching and speaking engagements.…Hi, I'm Anna Keniston, a passionate look development and CG generalist with a strong background in animation and visual storytelling. I co-founded a boutique animation studio and have gained valuable experience working with industry leaders like Walt Disney Animation Studios and DreamWorks Animation. I love creating visually compelling content that brings characters and environments to life. I'm continuously learning and improving my craft, from modeling and look development to collaborating with creative teams to achieve a unique artistic vision. When I'm not animating, I enjoy engaging with the art community and sharing my knowledge through teaching and speaking engagements.

Anna Keniston

Animator, 3D Animator, Character Designer, +1

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Hi, I'm Anna Keniston, a passionate look development and CG generalist with a strong background in animation and visual storytelling. I co-founded a boutique animation studio and have gained valuable experience working with industry leaders like Walt Disney Animation Studios and DreamWorks Animation. I love creating visually compelling content that brings characters and environments to life. I'm continuously learning and improving my craft, from modeling and look development to collaborating with creative teams to achieve a unique artistic vision. When I'm not animating, I enjoy engaging with the art community and sharing my knowledge through teaching and speaking engagements.…Hi, I'm Anna Keniston, a passionate look development and CG generalist with a strong background in animation and visual storytelling. I co-founded a boutique animation studio and have gained valuable experience working with industry leaders like Walt Disney Animation Studios and DreamWorks Animation. I love creating visually compelling content that brings characters and environments to life. I'm continuously learning and improving my craft, from modeling and look development to collaborating with creative teams to achieve a unique artistic vision. When I'm not animating, I enjoy engaging with the art community and sharing my knowledge through teaching and speaking engagements.

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Hi, I’m Anna Keniston, a passionate look development and CG generalist with a strong background in animation and visual storytelling. I co-founded a boutique animation studio and have gained valuable experience working with industry leaders like Walt Disney Animation Studios and DreamWorks Animation. I love creating visually compelling content that brings characters and environments to life.

I’m continuously learning and improving my craft, from modeling and look development to collaborating with creative teams to achieve a unique artistic vision. When I’m not animating, I enjoy engaging with the art community and sharing my knowledge through teaching and speaking engagements.

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Work Experience

Co-founder & Generalist at Angus Animation

December 1, 2024 - Present

Co-founded a boutique animation studio with two collaborators, producing original animated content for clients and social media. Delivered a series of teaser shorts and hero video for the Zach Theatre in Austin, aligning with their brand tone and promotional goals. Created an original animated short selected for ArtFest 2025, contributing to concept development, modeling, and final look.

CG Generalist Intern at Walt Disney Animation Studios

August 31, 2024 - July 28, 2025

Created 5 high-quality training assets by collaborating with artists and mentors across modeling, look development, and FX departments. Gained expertise in proprietary Walt Disney Animation Studios tools, workflows, methodologies, and advancing technical proficiency. Presented work-in-progress assets during dailies and review sessions, incorporating detailed notes from supervisors to elevate artistic quality.

Graduate Teaching Assistant at Texas A&M University

August 1, 2024 - Present

Supported faculty by grading assignments and providing feedback for 140+ students in Art History and Vertical Studio courses. Assisted students in developing students’ technical and creative skills by conducting office hours, giving lectures, and creating tutorials.

Visualization Department Aide at Texas A&M University

August 1, 2024 - Present

Organized art shows and other engaging events to strengthen community within the Visualization department. Facilitated equipment rental and offered additional assistance for diverse departmental needs including event photography. Led the curation committee for Viz-A-GoGo 31 and 32, facilitating the review of 1,000+ submissions to select 350 showcase pieces. Promoted to Lead Visualization Department Aide directing a team of 7 to spearhead tasks for the Visualization department.

Visualization Department Aide at Texas A&M University

June 30, 2024 - July 28, 2025

Look Development Intern at DreamWorks Animation

December 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025

Produced feature-quality maps and materials for DreamWorks’ The Wild Robot including both character and environment assets. Utilized DreamWorks’ tools and software to hit targets illustrated by the art department. Utilized ShotGrid to keep the production team informed of progress, to ensure assets were completed within the timeline. Integrated daily feedback from supervisors, leads, and mentors, refining assets to meet the show’s unique creative vision. Demonstrated adaptability and attention to detail by balancing artistic creativity with technical precision in a fast-paced studio environment.

Training Intern at DreamWorks Animation

August 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025

Facilitated onboarding for all new studio hires by addressing their needs to enhance integration into the studio. Managed over 2,200 database entries, conducted 1,445 audits, and tracked training progress for new hires. Recorded and edited official studio educational content and tracked progress with JIRA. Led an internal training session on Substance Painter and assisted training sessions on Maya and other proprietary software. Mentored by Look Development and Global Grooming artists to create two training assets to learn the studio tools and pipeline.