Director / Animator / Visual Development Artist at Moth Story – Independent Student Short Film

Directed, animated, and visually developed the independent student short film 'Moth Story' from concept to final delivery. Created storyboards, animatics, character designs, and visual development; performed 2D animation, clean-up, coloring, and composition for most final shots in Toon Boom Harmony; collaborated with background artists, sound designers, and voice talent to coordinate production assets; edited final film, integrated sound design and music, and managed the export/polish pipeline; designed promotional materials (poster art and website) and contributed to visual development explorations under mentorship; premiered at Hobnobben Film Festival and NYCC Film Festival; gained experience in expressive character design and teamwork.

2D Animator at Moth Story – Independent Student Short Film

Contributed as a 2D animator and character artist on the same independent short film, handling animation, cleanup, coloring, and compositing; collaborated with the team on design and development to deliver cohesive visuals.

Remote Visual Development Mentor at Huntington University Mentorship

Participated in a visual development mentorship focused on character design; contributed to concept art sessions and collaborated on asset development to refine character concepts and visual storytelling.

Remote Visual Development at Fort Wayne Zoo

Provided remote visual development support for zoo-focused projects; produced assets for props, environments, and character design; collaborated with background artists, sound designers, and art leads to align visuals with project goals.

Color Artist at Catnap Senior Film

Colored and refined frames for a senior film project; implemented color scripts and enhanced visual coherence across scenes.