My Work: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Hi, I’m Jason Daves, a multi-disciplinary artist and animator focused on creating engaging visuals and stories. I enjoy bringing characters to life through 2D animation, illustration, and storyboarding, and I’m open to opportunities to produce high-quality art. I have an MA from DePaul University and a BFA from SAIC, plus experience teaching art and creating animation for various clients. I’m comfortable in PC and Mac environments and proficient with After Effects, Maya, Blender, Unity, Spine, TV Paint, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and more.…

Jason Daves

My Work: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Hi, I’m Jason Daves, a multi-disciplinary artist and animator focused on creating engaging visuals and stories. I enjoy bringing characters to life through 2D animation, illustration, and storyboarding, and I’m open to opportunities to produce high-quality art. I have an MA from DePaul University and a BFA from SAIC, plus experience teaching art and creating animation for various clients. I’m comfortable in PC and Mac environments and proficient with After Effects, Maya, Blender, Unity, Spine, TV Paint, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and more.…

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Hi, I’m Jason Daves, a multi-disciplinary artist and animator focused on creating engaging visuals and stories. I enjoy bringing characters to life through 2D animation, illustration, and storyboarding, and I’m open to opportunities to produce high-quality art.
I have an MA from DePaul University and a BFA from SAIC, plus experience teaching art and creating animation for various clients. I’m comfortable in PC and Mac environments and proficient with After Effects, Maya, Blender, Unity, Spine, TV Paint, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and more.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Art Teacher at Art Plus Academy
February 1, 2024 - Present
Teaching drawing and painting to ages 4 to adult.
2D Animator at GRUNND
March 1, 2020 - September 5, 2025
Animate 2D characters for the upcoming game GRUNND.
Freelance Animator at Self-employed
February 1, 2016 - Present
Produced commercial animation for clients as needed.
Commercial Animator at Lighter Side of Real Estate
March 1, 2017 - September 5, 2025
Produced animated sequences and illustrations.
Videographer Internship at Christopher Sullivan
July 1, 2013 - September 5, 2025
Shot and edited video for a documentary.
Front Desk at The Chicago Club
August 1, 2016 - September 5, 2025
Provide excellent customer service in a private club setting.
Art Teacher at Art Plus Academy
February 1, 2024 - Present
Teaching drawing and painting to ages 4 to adult, developing curricula and guiding students through foundational drawing, color theory, and painting techniques.
2D Animator at GRUNND
March 1, 2020 - September 5, 2025
Animate 2D characters for the upcoming game GRUNND, creating expressive motion, rigging, and asset integration.
Freelance Animator
February 1, 2016 - Present
Produced commercial animation for clients as needed, delivering storyboards, roughs, and final animations on a range of projects.
Commercial Animator at Lighter Side of Real Estate
March 1, 2017 - September 5, 2025
Produced animated sequences and illustrations for real estate marketing, including motion graphics and asset production.
Videographer Intern at Christopher Sullivan
July 1, 2013 - September 5, 2025
Shot and edited video for a documentary, assisting with pre/post-production and narrative storytelling.
Front Desk at The Chicago Club
August 1, 2016 - September 5, 2025
Provide excellent customer service in a private club setting.
Art Teacher at Art Plus Academy
February 1, 2024 - Present
Teaching drawing and painting to ages 4 to adult.
2D Animator at GRUNND
March 1, 2020 - September 5, 2025
Animate 2D characters for the upcoming game GRUNND.
Freelance Animator at Freelance
February 1, 2016 - Present
Produced commercial animation for clients as needed.
Commercial Animator at Lighter Side of Real Estate
March 1, 2017 - September 5, 2025
Produced animated sequences and illustrations.
Videographer Internship at Christopher Sullivan
July 1, 2013 - September 5, 2025
Shot and edited video for a documentary.
Front Desk at The Chicago Club
August 1, 2016 - September 5, 2025
Provide excellent customer service in a private club setting.

Education

Master of Arts at DePaul University
January 1, 2019 - September 5, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2013
Associate of Arts Degree at Portland Community College
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2010
Master of Arts at DePaul University (School of Computing and Digital Media)
January 1, 2019 - September 5, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2013
Associate of Arts Degree at Portland Community College
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2010
Master of Arts at DePaul University
January 1, 2019 - September 5, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2013
Associate of Arts Degree, Highest Honors at Portland Community College
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2010
Certified Computer Programmer at Certified Careers Institute
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2000

Qualifications

PCC Foundation Humanities Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
Certified Computer Programmer
February 1, 2000 - September 5, 2025
Certified Computer Programmer
February 1, 2000 - September 5, 2025
Certified Computer Programmer
February 1, 2000 - September 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other