Hi! My name is Fiona Wikstrom and I am a senior animation major at the School of Visual Arts. I have experience in background design for multiple films, both solo and group projects. I am also a children's book illustrator and visual development artist.…

Fiona Wikstrom

Hi! My name is Fiona Wikstrom and I am a senior animation major at the School of Visual Arts. I have experience in background design for multiple films, both solo and group projects. I am also a children's book illustrator and visual development artist.…

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Hi! My name is Fiona Wikstrom and I am a senior animation major at the School of Visual Arts. I have experience in background design for multiple films, both solo and group projects. I am also a children’s book illustrator and visual development artist.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Children’s Book Illustrator at That’s Not Food!
September 1, 2025 - Present
Responsible for character designs, storyboards, and finished pages; delivered pages in a timely manner
Background Layout Team Lead at Call of the Void
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Led background layout team; assigned roles, critique, and kept the team on schedule. Painted backgrounds to fit the director’s vision and delivered the project on time under tight deadlines
Barista at Cullen’s Coffee
July 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Managed clients in a fast-paced and demanding environment; managed inventory and met the needs of the establishment

Education

BFA, Animation at School of Visual Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
High School Diploma at Clayton A Bouton High School
September 8, 2018 - June 24, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other
    paper "Call of the Void"

    A student group film about mental health and obsession, directed by Amelia Davis. While working on this project I was the background layout team lead alongside Xiaofu Zhu as well as a member of the background paint team. Check it out on Youtube!

    uniE621 "That's Not Food!"
    A children's book written by Aroosh Ikram and illustrated by me! This book follows the journey of a little alien named Bipo who travels to Earth to learn about the nutritional benefits of different food groups! I was the illustrator characterdesigner and storyboardartist for this project.…