I am a passionate 3D generalist focused on rigging, animation, and project management. My goal is to create animator-friendly rigs and collaborate effectively with teams to deliver high-quality projects. I thrive in creative environments, using my skills to bring ideas to life through fluid animation and data organization. My experience spans various team projects where I have enjoyed taking on leadership roles, guiding my team to success.

Grace Callanan

I am a passionate 3D generalist focused on rigging, animation, and project management. My goal is to create animator-friendly rigs and collaborate effectively with teams to deliver high-quality projects. I thrive in creative environments, using my skills to bring ideas to life through fluid animation and data organization. My experience spans various team projects where I have enjoyed taking on leadership roles, guiding my team to success.

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I am a passionate 3D generalist focused on rigging, animation, and project management. My goal is to create animator-friendly rigs and collaborate effectively with teams to deliver high-quality projects. I thrive in creative environments, using my skills to bring ideas to life through fluid animation and data organization. My experience spans various team projects where I have enjoyed taking on leadership roles, guiding my team to success.

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Work Experience

Life Drawing Peer Teacher
January 29, 2024 - May 6, 2024
Provided demonstrations and critique to students, ensuring high-quality instruction while maintaining care of the model and timekeeping for poses.
Intern at Walt Disney World Resort
August 26, 2024 - January 2, 2025
Upholding Disney standards in efficiency, product delivery, and guest experience.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
April 16, 2023 - Present
Assisted with rigging, animation, project management, modeling, sculpting, and texturing as part of academic research.
Project Manager and Animator at Creature Cache
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Managed a 10-week studio team video game project involving story, concept art, modeling, rigging, and animation.
Project Manager at Ampersand
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Led a weekend charrette public art project, focusing on concept, 3D modeling, surfacing, and staging.
Animator and Project Manager at The Trolley Problem
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Contributed to a 15-week studio team project working on character animation, concept art, modeling, and layout.
Project Manager at Cut
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Overseeing rigging, animation, concept art, storyboards, and animatics for a 15-week studio team project.
Animator and Rigger at Bathtime!
June 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Participated in a 15-week studio team project working on rigging, animation, concept art, storyboards, animatics, and sound.
Individual Capstone Study at Texas A&M University
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Focused on character sculpting, shader development, and clothing simulation.
Life Drawing Peer Teacher at Texas A&M University
January 29, 2024 - May 6, 2024
Provided demonstrations and critiques to students, ensured model care, and timed poses.
Undergraduate Research Assistant at Texas A&M University
April 16, 2023 - Present
Involved in rigging, animation, project management, modeling, sculpting, and texturing.
Intern at Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando
August 25, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Upholding Disney standards in efficiency, product delivery, and guest experience.

Education

B.S. in Visualization at Texas A&M University
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2025
B.S. in Visualization at Texas A&M University – College Station
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

First place award in Harold L. Adams Interdisciplinary Charrette for Undergraduates
February 1, 2023 - January 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment