Hi there, I’m Gray Heille, a 2D and 3D character animator who loves telling stories through expressive motion and design. I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and Digital Media at the University of Wisconsin–Stout, with a Comics concentration, and I’ve interned at Aurora Bell Tower Studios and Nimbus Studio where I contributed to indie shorts by storyboarding, animating pencil tests, and polishing shots for final delivery. I’m proficient in Autodesk Maya, Blender, Toon Boom Harmony, Clip Studio Paint, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and I thrive in collaborative, deadline-driven environments. I’m excited to continue growing in indie films, games, or animation studios, solving creative challenges with a positive attitude and clear communication.

Gray Heille

Hi there, I’m Gray Heille, a 2D and 3D character animator who loves telling stories through expressive motion and design. I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and Digital Media at the University of Wisconsin–Stout, with a Comics concentration, and I’ve interned at Aurora Bell Tower Studios and Nimbus Studio where I contributed to indie shorts by storyboarding, animating pencil tests, and polishing shots for final delivery. I’m proficient in Autodesk Maya, Blender, Toon Boom Harmony, Clip Studio Paint, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and I thrive in collaborative, deadline-driven environments. I’m excited to continue growing in indie films, games, or animation studios, solving creative challenges with a positive attitude and clear communication.

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Hi there, I’m Gray Heille, a 2D and 3D character animator who loves telling stories through expressive motion and design. I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and Digital Media at the University of Wisconsin–Stout, with a Comics concentration, and I’ve interned at Aurora Bell Tower Studios and Nimbus Studio where I contributed to indie shorts by storyboarding, animating pencil tests, and polishing shots for final delivery.
I’m proficient in Autodesk Maya, Blender, Toon Boom Harmony, Clip Studio Paint, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and I thrive in collaborative, deadline-driven environments. I’m excited to continue growing in indie films, games, or animation studios, solving creative challenges with a positive attitude and clear communication.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Animation Intern at Aurora Bell Tower Studio
March 1, 2025 - Present
Animating and polishing shots for an upcoming independent short film, Glow, with weekly critique meetings.
3D Animation Intern at Aurora Bell Tower Studios
March 1, 2025 - Present
Animating and polishing shots for the upcoming independent short film, Glow, as well as meeting weekly to critique and review teammates' shots.
2D Animation Intern at Studio Nimbus
March 1, 2025 - Present
Storyboard and animating pencil tests for the upcoming independent short film, Project Oasis.
2D Animation Intern at Nimbus Studio
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Storyboard and animating pencil tests for the upcoming independent short film, Project Oasis.
Graphic Design Intern at Fairmont Photo Press and Minnesota Valley Action Council
August 31, 2023 - October 24, 2025
Helped manage day-to-day tasks of the business and shadowed the employees as they managed and designed ads. I also designed a booklet for the 2023 Summer Internship Program.
Graphic Design Intern at Fairmont Photo Press & Minnesota Valley Action Council
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Managed day-to-day tasks and shadowed coworkers as they managed and designed ads.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Wisconsin-Stout
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University Of Wisconsin-Stout
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Wisconsin-Stout
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services