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Hi, I'm Jordan R. Zangrillo, a 2D animation generalist with hands-on experience in rough animation, cleanup, in-betweening, and character design. I pride myself on strong draftsmanship, model accuracy, character performance, and comedic timing, bringing ideas to life with expressive, on-model drawings. Available August 2026. I've contributed to Kickstarter projects, student films, and internships, collaborating with directors, composers, and voice actors to shepherd animation from concept through post-production. I'm excited to apply my craft in dynamic teams that value storytelling, timing, and character-driven humor.…Hi, I'm Jordan R. Zangrillo, a 2D animation generalist with hands-on experience in rough animation, cleanup, in-betweening, and character design. I pride myself on strong draftsmanship, model accuracy, character performance, and comedic timing, bringing ideas to life with expressive, on-model drawings. Available August 2026. I've contributed to Kickstarter projects, student films, and internships, collaborating with directors, composers, and voice actors to shepherd animation from concept through post-production. I'm excited to apply my craft in dynamic teams that value storytelling, timing, and character-driven humor.

Jordan R. Zangrillo

2D Animator, Animator, Character Designer, +2

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Hi, I'm Jordan R. Zangrillo, a 2D animation generalist with hands-on experience in rough animation, cleanup, in-betweening, and character design. I pride myself on strong draftsmanship, model accuracy, character performance, and comedic timing, bringing ideas to life with expressive, on-model drawings. Available August 2026. I've contributed to Kickstarter projects, student films, and internships, collaborating with directors, composers, and voice actors to shepherd animation from concept through post-production. I'm excited to apply my craft in dynamic teams that value storytelling, timing, and character-driven humor.…Hi, I'm Jordan R. Zangrillo, a 2D animation generalist with hands-on experience in rough animation, cleanup, in-betweening, and character design. I pride myself on strong draftsmanship, model accuracy, character performance, and comedic timing, bringing ideas to life with expressive, on-model drawings. Available August 2026. I've contributed to Kickstarter projects, student films, and internships, collaborating with directors, composers, and voice actors to shepherd animation from concept through post-production. I'm excited to apply my craft in dynamic teams that value storytelling, timing, and character-driven humor.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Jordan R. Zangrillo, a 2D animation generalist with hands-on experience in rough animation, cleanup, in-betweening, and character design. I pride myself on strong draftsmanship, model accuracy, character performance, and comedic timing, bringing ideas to life with expressive, on-model drawings. Available August 2026.

I’ve contributed to Kickstarter projects, student films, and internships, collaborating with directors, composers, and voice actors to shepherd animation from concept through post-production. I’m excited to apply my craft in dynamic teams that value storytelling, timing, and character-driven humor.

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Work Experience

Traditional Animator at Kickstarter (Sebas Ban)

October 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Raised over $12k in Kickstarter campaign; created and developed an original animated comedy series; animated hand-drawn film from development through post-production; directed voice performances with industry talent (Toddy Walters, Jim Tozzi); produced character designs, story concepts, and comedic sequences; finalist at New York Animation Film Awards (2024).

2D Animator at RIT Student Film

August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Animated original character performance in Toon Boom Harmony, focusing on timing and expression; illustrated 2-3 storyboards and animatics to establish branding, storytelling, and comedic beats; collaborated with a musical composer to sync animation with original music; completed rough, keyframe, in-between, and clean-up animation; official selection – LiK-Off Global Network (2026) & Kill Fest (2026).

Animation Intern at Animatus Studio

September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Conducted historical research for End of the Line DVD documentary remastering; shadowed studio leadership in daily operations for an indie animation studio.

2-D Character Designer at Phantom Funworks

July 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

Illustrated two original vector character mascots in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for branding and logo development; completed one freelance graphic design project with high client satisfaction.

Production Internship at Blue Sky Studios

October 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Observed full CG animation pipeline from initial character designs, modeled in clay, to final computer-generated assets.

Canvasser at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Congress

April 1, 2017 - April 30, 2017

Built personal connections with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her core campaign team; participated in grassroots campaign fundraising, cold calling, canvassing, and street-level promotions.

Canvasser at Julia Salazar for New York State Senate

September 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018

Built personal connections with Julia Salazar and her core campaign team; engaged in voter outreach through canvassing, cold calling, and community engagement.