Hi there! I'm Pidge Benner, a passionate 2D Animator and Visual Storyteller. With a strong foundation in short frame by frame animation, I thrive on bringing characters to life in engaging ways. I love collaborating with others and am always open to feedback to enhance my work further. My journey in animation has been both exciting and rewarding, and I'm eager to continue learning and growing in this field. In addition to my animation skills, I have a background in graphic design and storytelling. I enjoy using various tools like Toon Boom Harmony and Procreate to create impactful visual narratives. I believe that every frame tells a story and I'm dedicated to ensuring that those stories resonate with audiences. I look forward to connecting with fellow creatives and contributing to amazing projects together!

Pidge Benner

Hi there! I'm Pidge Benner, a passionate 2D Animator and Visual Storyteller. With a strong foundation in short frame by frame animation, I thrive on bringing characters to life in engaging ways. I love collaborating with others and am always open to feedback to enhance my work further. My journey in animation has been both exciting and rewarding, and I'm eager to continue learning and growing in this field. In addition to my animation skills, I have a background in graphic design and storytelling. I enjoy using various tools like Toon Boom Harmony and Procreate to create impactful visual narratives. I believe that every frame tells a story and I'm dedicated to ensuring that those stories resonate with audiences. I look forward to connecting with fellow creatives and contributing to amazing projects together!

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Hi there! I’m Pidge Benner, a passionate 2D Animator and Visual Storyteller. With a strong foundation in short frame by frame animation, I thrive on bringing characters to life in engaging ways. I love collaborating with others and am always open to feedback to enhance my work further. My journey in animation has been both exciting and rewarding, and I’m eager to continue learning and growing in this field.

In addition to my animation skills, I have a background in graphic design and storytelling. I enjoy using various tools like Toon Boom Harmony and Procreate to create impactful visual narratives. I believe that every frame tells a story and I’m dedicated to ensuring that those stories resonate with audiences. I look forward to connecting with fellow creatives and contributing to amazing projects together!

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Rough Animator & Clean Up Artist at Huitzlin
January 1, 2026 - Present
Animated storyboard with Procreate Dreams. Cleaned up rough animation in Toonboom Harmony.
Food Service Assistant at Costco
July 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
Maintained high-volume service standards in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating reliability and efficiency. Managed financial transactions with accuracy while providing excellent customer service.
2D Animator, Storyboarder & Character Designer at Personal Projects
January 1, 2014 - Present
Created characters, animations, and storyboards for social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube. Timed animations to music using a variety of programs such as Procreate and FlipaClip.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at George Fox University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education