Hi, I'm Isabella Patak, a passionate animator and visual development artist with a combined BFA/MA in Animation and a minor in Spanish from DePaul University. I love bringing stories and characters to life through hand-drawn animation and digital tools, and I thrive working both independently and collaboratively in remote team settings. My experience spans various roles, including animation, video editing, concept art, and character design in the media and entertainment sector. With a strong foundation in time management and interpersonal communication, I am adept at balancing multiple projects and pushing creative boundaries. I am always eager to incorporate feedback to refine my work and deliver quality outputs on schedule. Whether animating short films or designing characters, I approach every project with enthusiasm and a positive mindset.

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Hi, I'm Isabella Patak, a passionate animator and visual development artist with a combined BFA/MA in Animation and a minor in Spanish from DePaul University. I love bringing stories and characters to life through hand-drawn animation and digital tools, and I thrive working both independently and collaboratively in remote team settings. My experience spans various roles, including animation, video editing, concept art, and character design in the media and entertainment sector. With a strong foundation in time management and interpersonal communication, I am adept at balancing multiple projects and pushing creative boundaries. I am always eager to incorporate feedback to refine my work and deliver quality outputs on schedule. Whether animating short films or designing characters, I approach every project with enthusiasm and a positive mindset.

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Hi, I’m Isabella Patak, a passionate animator and visual development artist with a combined BFA/MA in Animation and a minor in Spanish from DePaul University. I love bringing stories and characters to life through hand-drawn animation and digital tools, and I thrive working both independently and collaboratively in remote team settings. My experience spans various roles, including animation, video editing, concept art, and character design in the media and entertainment sector.

With a strong foundation in time management and interpersonal communication, I am adept at balancing multiple projects and pushing creative boundaries. I am always eager to incorporate feedback to refine my work and deliver quality outputs on schedule. Whether animating short films or designing characters, I approach every project with enthusiasm and a positive mindset.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Animator/Video Editor at The Best Test Prep
April 1, 2025 - Present
Animated math scratch work and note-taking in an on-screen PDF course booklet, added animation to post-produced video course material highlighting and fading text, and integrated instructor lecture shots. Revised animation and edits per instructor feedback to ensure quality and clarity in educational content.
Concept Artist at Rebecca Everlene Trust Company
December 1, 2024 - Present
Designed four character design variations for an in-progress video game using Clip Studio Paint, including research, thumbnail sketches, refined line art, and color and shading application. Collaborated with the team to ensure visual appeal and adherence to project style, iterating designs based on constructive feedback.
Cleanup Artist/Color Artist/Administrator at Bonfire Cinema
July 22, 2022 - July 22, 2025
Refined rough sketches into clean animations and digitally colored and shaded based on character model sheets. Collaborated with team members to meet the director's vision and project deadlines, attended meetings contributing detailed notes and discussion input on project development and company growth.
Creative Development Intern at Untamed Artists LA
September 2, 2024 - November 21, 2024
Reviewed over ten film scripts and television pilots focusing on character and plot development, dialogue, and structure. Provided constructive feedback on cinematic viability and production potential, discussing findings closely with supervisors to aid studio decision-making.

Education

Master of Arts at DePaul University
September 3, 2016 - November 22, 2021
Combined with BFA in Animation
Combined BFA/MA - Animation, Minor in Spanish at DePaul University
September 3, 2016 - November 22, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Other, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet