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Animator and illustrator with a background in short films, motion graphics, and storyboard-driven storytelling. Skilled in collaborating with teams to direct and produce animation projects—from animated music videos to client commissions. Brings a studio-and-production mindset through experience teaching and leading art instruction, organizing assets and schedules, and mentoring others. Comfortable using industry tools across the Adobe suite and Toon Boom Harmony to craft polished, engaging visuals.…Animator and illustrator with a background in short films, motion graphics, and storyboard-driven storytelling. Skilled in collaborating with teams to direct and produce animation projects—from animated music videos to client commissions. Brings a studio-and-production mindset through experience teaching and leading art instruction, organizing assets and schedules, and mentoring others. Comfortable using industry tools across the Adobe suite and Toon Boom Harmony to craft polished, engaging visuals.

Kiran Pearse

Animator, 2D Animator, Freelance Digital Illustrator, +2

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Animator and illustrator with a background in short films, motion graphics, and storyboard-driven storytelling. Skilled in collaborating with teams to direct and produce animation projects—from animated music videos to client commissions. Brings a studio-and-production mindset through experience teaching and leading art instruction, organizing assets and schedules, and mentoring others. Comfortable using industry tools across the Adobe suite and Toon Boom Harmony to craft polished, engaging visuals.…Animator and illustrator with a background in short films, motion graphics, and storyboard-driven storytelling. Skilled in collaborating with teams to direct and produce animation projects—from animated music videos to client commissions. Brings a studio-and-production mindset through experience teaching and leading art instruction, organizing assets and schedules, and mentoring others. Comfortable using industry tools across the Adobe suite and Toon Boom Harmony to craft polished, engaging visuals.

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Animator and illustrator with a background in short films, motion graphics, and storyboard-driven storytelling. Skilled in collaborating with teams to direct and produce animation projects—from animated music videos to client commissions.

Brings a studio-and-production mindset through experience teaching and leading art instruction, organizing assets and schedules, and mentoring others. Comfortable using industry tools across the Adobe suite and Toon Boom Harmony to craft polished, engaging visuals.

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Work Experience

Barista at Starbucks

October 1, 2025 - Present

Crafted specialty beverages and coffee drinks while delivering personalized customer service.

Paint and Sip Instructor and Senior Artist at Muse Paintbar

May 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026

Taught step-by-step paintings to customers of all ages and experience levels, delivering a fun, high-quality studio experience. Performed public speaking and stage work as needed. Served as a bartender and cook while assisting other instructors. Acted as an assistant manager/senior artist: maintained store aesthetics, organized inventory and deliveries, trained new instructors, communicated with the team, and managed the painting library and upcoming classes.

Teaching Assistant (Animation 4) at Massachusetts College of Art and Design

September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Assisted students through the process of making a short film and supported instruction in Toon Boom Harmony.

Store Replenishment at Michaels

August 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021

Unloaded and organized truck deliveries, restocked shelves, built seasonal displays, and performed general store maintenance and upkeep of store aesthetics.

Freelance Artist at Self Employed

January 1, 2016 - Present

Fulfilled commission and contract work for custom illustrations, logos, and short animations. Previously ran an Etsy shop selling artwork, managing shipping logistics and customer communication. Worked as a sprite artist and lead animator for live-stream DND campaigns and short film production under Sun Punck Studios.