Hi, I'm Elijah! I'm a passionate 2D storyboard artist and character animator based in Denver, Colorado. I love bringing stories to life through strong visual storytelling, expressive hand-drawn animation, and clear cinematic boards. My background includes working remotely for NOAA where I independently handled the entire animation pipeline from storyboarding to editing. With experience in various animation software like Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Animate, I enjoy collaborating with teams and explaining complex workflows to ensure smooth production. Meeting deadlines is important to me, and I thrive in creative environments where I can contribute my skills and learn new things.…

Elijah Reed

Hi, I'm Elijah! I'm a passionate 2D storyboard artist and character animator based in Denver, Colorado. I love bringing stories to life through strong visual storytelling, expressive hand-drawn animation, and clear cinematic boards. My background includes working remotely for NOAA where I independently handled the entire animation pipeline from storyboarding to editing. With experience in various animation software like Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Animate, I enjoy collaborating with teams and explaining complex workflows to ensure smooth production. Meeting deadlines is important to me, and I thrive in creative environments where I can contribute my skills and learn new things.…

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Hi, I’m Elijah! I’m a passionate 2D storyboard artist and character animator based in Denver, Colorado. I love bringing stories to life through strong visual storytelling, expressive hand-drawn animation, and clear cinematic boards. My background includes working remotely for NOAA where I independently handled the entire animation pipeline from storyboarding to editing.

With experience in various animation software like Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Animate, I enjoy collaborating with teams and explaining complex workflows to ensure smooth production. Meeting deadlines is important to me, and I thrive in creative environments where I can contribute my skills and learn new things.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

2D Animation Remote Intern at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
June 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Created educational and entertaining 2D animations to inform the public about environmental hazards and their impact on ecosystems. Managed the entire animation pipeline independently, including storyboarding, timing, cleanup, coloring, and editing. Collaborated with supervisors new to animation workflows by explaining processes to ensure effective communication. Worked closely with the team to integrate accurate scientific information into animations. Completed two full projects from start to finish, including a complete redo from the storyboard stage, all while meeting deadlines.

Education

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Qualifications

SkillsUSA 1st Place – 3D Animation (Environment Design)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Government, Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization
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