Hi, I’m Jada Balanga. I’m an aspiring 2D animator and character designer currently pursuing a degree in Animation & Visual Effects with a storyboard emphasis. I’m based in San Jose, CA, and I’m on track to graduate from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco on 2026-05-14. I love drawing character designs, coming up with stories, and learning to create 2D animations and comics. I’m eager to gain experience in the animation industry through internships and collaborative projects. I’m proficient with tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Toon Boom, and Adobe Animate, and I’m excited to further refine my skills while contributing to creative teams and bringing stories to life.

Jada Balanga

Hi, I’m Jada Balanga. I’m an aspiring 2D animator and character designer currently pursuing a degree in Animation & Visual Effects with a storyboard emphasis. I’m based in San Jose, CA, and I’m on track to graduate from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco on 2026-05-14. I love drawing character designs, coming up with stories, and learning to create 2D animations and comics. I’m eager to gain experience in the animation industry through internships and collaborative projects. I’m proficient with tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Toon Boom, and Adobe Animate, and I’m excited to further refine my skills while contributing to creative teams and bringing stories to life.

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Hi, I’m Jada Balanga. I’m an aspiring 2D animator and character designer currently pursuing a degree in Animation & Visual Effects with a storyboard emphasis. I’m based in San Jose, CA, and I’m on track to graduate from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco on 2026-05-14. I love drawing character designs, coming up with stories, and learning to create 2D animations and comics.

I’m eager to gain experience in the animation industry through internships and collaborative projects. I’m proficient with tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Toon Boom, and Adobe Animate, and I’m excited to further refine my skills while contributing to creative teams and bringing stories to life.

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Bachelor's Degree in Animation & Visual Effects (Storyboard Emphasis) at Academy of Art University, School of Animation & Visual Effects, San Francisco, CA
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Bachelor's Degree at Academy of Art University, School of Animation & Visual Effects
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026

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Media & Entertainment