Hello! I'm Chloe Renee Hayes, a multidisciplinary artist and animator with a diverse background in 2D and 3D animation, concept design, character development, motion graphics, and video production. I create content for games, television, feature films, and interactive media, with a focus on stylized storytelling and cross-platform adaptability. I thrive in collaborative environments and aim to support creative pipelines through previs, compositing, and asset optimization. Known for a strong work ethic and leadership on projects, I deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines. My experience spans education, freelance work, and professional collaborations, including 2D/3D animation, rigging, and color work in Unity and After Effects. I enjoy mentoring teammates, exploring new techniques, and producing engaging visuals across diverse media.

Chloe Renee Hayes

Hello! I'm Chloe Renee Hayes, a multidisciplinary artist and animator with a diverse background in 2D and 3D animation, concept design, character development, motion graphics, and video production. I create content for games, television, feature films, and interactive media, with a focus on stylized storytelling and cross-platform adaptability. I thrive in collaborative environments and aim to support creative pipelines through previs, compositing, and asset optimization. Known for a strong work ethic and leadership on projects, I deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines. My experience spans education, freelance work, and professional collaborations, including 2D/3D animation, rigging, and color work in Unity and After Effects. I enjoy mentoring teammates, exploring new techniques, and producing engaging visuals across diverse media.

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Hello! I’m Chloe Renee Hayes, a multidisciplinary artist and animator with a diverse background in 2D and 3D animation, concept design, character development, motion graphics, and video production. I create content for games, television, feature films, and interactive media, with a focus on stylized storytelling and cross-platform adaptability. I thrive in collaborative environments and aim to support creative pipelines through previs, compositing, and asset optimization.

Known for a strong work ethic and leadership on projects, I deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines. My experience spans education, freelance work, and professional collaborations, including 2D/3D animation, rigging, and color work in Unity and After Effects. I enjoy mentoring teammates, exploring new techniques, and producing engaging visuals across diverse media.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

3D Artist / Video Developer at CODEplus Inc / Suh’dutsing Telecom
January 1, 2020 - Present
Created 3D assets and animations, motion graphics, and instructional videos for training. Operated and maintained professional film/audio equipment. Integrated assets into Unity and supported interactive builds. Collaborated with military SMEs and internal teams to meet strict deadlines.
Graduate Teaching Assistant at Rochester Institute of Technology
January 1, 2019 - August 29, 2025
Prepared and delivered animation-related lectures. Researched lesson topics in film and animation. Graded papers, exams, and assignments. Proctored exams and advised students providing feedback.
Freelance Artist and Animator at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance 2D animator with experience in hand-drawn and stylized animation across high-profile and independent projects. Lead Animator for Panic! At the Disco – I Write Sins Not Tragedies (MTV VMAs) and SpongeBob: Reanimated, delivering rough to clean animation and leading animation team to deliver polished, stylized work. Developed character and visual designs and created full animation for the Scarlet Knight comic trailer. Responsible for rough and clean-up animation on Netflix’s Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful documentary and the Oscar-nominated short Nuevo Rico.
3D/Design Intern / Group Manager at Rise Network of Augusta
January 1, 2016 - September 6, 2025
Designed, modeled, and painted 3D assets; Developed project ideas; Created storyboards; Coordinated/led animation team members; Reported on team progress to CEO.
Animator & Colorist at CHO Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance animator and colorist for Netflix project: Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful (Animated Segment).
Lead Animator at Cartuna Studios
December 31, 2022 - September 6, 2025
MTV Panic! At the Disco – 'I Write Sins Not Tragedies' VMAs Animation (2D Hand-drawn).
Lead Animator at SpongeBob: Reanimated
December 31, 2020 - September 6, 2025
Lead animator for 2D hand-drawn and puppet animation.
Directing Artist & Animator at 292 3 Comics
December 31, 2023 - September 6, 2025
Scarlet Knight Animated Trailer (2D Hand-drawn).
2D Hand-drawn Animator & Clean-up at Nuevo Rico
December 31, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Oscar-nominated film by Kristian Mercado Figueroa; 2D hand-drawn animation and cleanup.
Concept Designer / Modeler / Rigging / Animator / Audio Designer at Flicker Fortress
December 31, 2019 - September 6, 2025
Indie puzzle game by Aquilla; Concept design, modeling, rigging, animation, and audio design.
Concept Designer / 3D Modeling / Rigging / Animation at VRsus gARdian (RIT Game Group)
December 30, 2018 - September 5, 2025
AR/VR game project; Concept design, 3D modeling, rigging, animation.
3D Artist / Video Developer at CODEplus Inc
January 1, 2021 - Present
Created 3D assets and animations, motion graphics, and instructional videos for training; Operated and maintained professional film/audio equipment; Integrated assets into Unity and supported interactive builds; Collaborated with military SMEs and internal teams to meet strict deadlines
3D Artist / Video Developer at Suh’dutsing Telecom
December 31, 2021 - September 15, 2025
Created 3D assets and animations, motion graphics, and instructional videos for training; Operated and maintained professional film/audio equipment; Integrated assets into Unity and supported interactive builds; Collaborated with military SMEs and internal teams to meet strict deadlines
Graduate Teaching Assistant at Rochester Institute of Technology
January 1, 2019 - September 15, 2025
Prepared and delivered animation-related lectures; Researched lesson topics in film and animation; Graded papers/exams/assignments; Proctored exams; Advised students and provided feedback
3D/Design Intern at Rise Network of Augusta
January 1, 2016 - September 15, 2025
Designed, Modeled, and Painted 3D assets; Developed project ideas; Created Storyboards; Coordinated/led animation team members; Reported on team progress to CEO
Animator & Colorist at ACHO Studio
December 31, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Netflix project: 'Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful' – Animated Segment; Color grading and finishing
Lead Animator at Cartuna Studios
December 31, 2022 - September 15, 2025
MTV Panic! At the Disco – 'I Write Sins Not Tragedies' VMAs Animation; Lead Animator, 2D Hand-drawn
Lead Animator at Cartuna Studios
December 31, 2020 - September 15, 2025
SpongeBob: Reanimated; Lead Animator, 2D Hand-drawn and Puppet Animation
2D Hand-Drawn Animator and Clean-up at Nuevo Rico
December 31, 2021 - September 15, 2025
Oscar-nominated film by Kristian Mercado Figueroa; 2D Hand-drawn Animator and Clean-up
Concept Design, Modeling, Rigging, Animation, Audio Design at Flicker Fortress
December 31, 2019 - September 15, 2025
Indie Puzzle Game by Aquilla; Concept Design, Modeling, Rigging, Animation, Audio Design
Concept Design, 3D Modeling, Rigging, Animation at VRsus gARdian
December 31, 2018 - September 15, 2025
AR/VR Game by RIT Game Group; Concept Design, 3D Modeling, Rigging, Animation

Education

MFA at Rochester Institute of Technology
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
BA at University of Rochester
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
MFA, Film and Animation at Rochester Institute of Technology
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
BA, Studio Arts at University of Rochester
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other