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Hi! I am a freelance illustrator, animator, and graphic designer based in North Carolina. I received my B.A. from NC State University's Media Arts, Design, and Technology program with a concentration in animation. I have experience throughout production pipelines and with a variety of styles. I would love to discuss how my skills align with the needs of your project!…

Elizabeth Whetzel

Illustrator, Character Designer, 2D Animator, +2

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Hi! I am a freelance illustrator, animator, and graphic designer based in North Carolina. I received my B.A. from NC State University's Media Arts, Design, and Technology program with a concentration in animation. I have experience throughout production pipelines and with a variety of styles. I would love to discuss how my skills align with the needs of your project!…

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Hi! I am a freelance illustrator, animator, and graphic designer based in North Carolina. I received my B.A. from NC State University’s Media Arts, Design, and Technology program with a concentration in animation. I have experience throughout production pipelines and with a variety of styles. I would love to discuss how my skills align with the needs of your project!

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Work Experience

Part-Time Graphic Designer and Marketing Coordinator at Fairway Home Detailing

June 1, 2026 - Present

Redesign brand identity and develop brand guidelines; design and update templates for print and digital marketing, including mailers and email campaigns; write copy for marketing materials

Contract Woodshop Instructor at The Craft Center

January 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026

Teach four team-building woodturning classes; lead a weekend-long beginner’s woodworking bootcamp; train Craft Center staff to teach woodturning classes

Production Assistant at Millbrooks Studios

August 1, 2025 - Present

Assist with cast and crew needs, including meals, wardrobe, set design, and transportation; receive feedback on motion design and character animation for speculative commercials; learn camera equipment and basic cinematography

Freelance Graphic Designer at Jackson Joinery and OPTICS

July 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026

Redesign logos to better convey brand narrative; present multiple creative directions for rebranding; develop graphic art and over 40 layout templates for educational handouts and digital presentation slides

Freelance Designer & Illustrator at Akasha Saga Games

April 1, 2025 - Present

Develop the visual style of the company’s first video game; design characters, environments, and UI elements; create sprite sheets and consult on character animation

Events & Partnerships Manager at Student-Made at NC State

January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024

Develop brand strategies, print and digital marketing materials, and activities to create brand awareness; identify potential partnership opportunities and develop relationships with area businesses; produced and executed 70 on-campus sales events, representing over 60% of revenue; ensured promotional events followed brand guidelines and copyright laws