Mariah Masters is a Jr. Animation Artist and freelance illustrator based in Janesville, CA. Since 2019, she has completed 30+ animation and illustration projects using industry-standard techniques and tools, with a strong focus on storytelling, character development, and high-quality visual results. She also brings communications operations experience from USMC (2012–2016), where she managed radio operations and system communications. Mariah is pursuing a BFA in 3D Animation & VFX at the Academy of Art University and continues to grow her craft across Maya, Unreal Engine, Nuke, ZBrush, and Adobe After Effects.

Mariah Masters

Mariah Masters is a Jr. Animation Artist and freelance illustrator based in Janesville, CA. Since 2019, she has completed 30+ animation and illustration projects using industry-standard techniques and tools, with a strong focus on storytelling, character development, and high-quality visual results. She also brings communications operations experience from USMC (2012–2016), where she managed radio operations and system communications. Mariah is pursuing a BFA in 3D Animation & VFX at the Academy of Art University and continues to grow her craft across Maya, Unreal Engine, Nuke, ZBrush, and Adobe After Effects.

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Mariah Masters is a Jr. Animation Artist and freelance illustrator based in Janesville, CA. Since 2019, she has completed 30+ animation and illustration projects using industry-standard techniques and tools, with a strong focus on storytelling, character development, and high-quality visual results.

She also brings communications operations experience from USMC (2012–2016), where she managed radio operations and system communications. Mariah is pursuing a BFA in 3D Animation & VFX at the Academy of Art University and continues to grow her craft across Maya, Unreal Engine, Nuke, ZBrush, and Adobe After Effects.

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Work Experience

Freelance Illustration Artist
January 1, 2019 - Present
Collaborate with clients to understand project goals and produce high-quality digital or traditional illustrations based on project specifications. Provided illustration work for client briefs and created assets for social media content.
Jr. Animation Artist
January 1, 2019 - Present
Tackled 30+ animation projects while mastering animation techniques, storytelling, and industry-standard workflows. Used key framing and 3D asset workflows to deliver animation outputs and improved quality through iteration and production practice.
Communications (USMC) at USMC
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Responsible for radio operations and maintaining communications systems. Facilitated communication for command units and required specialized training at the Marine Corps Communications Electronics School (MCCES).
Communications at USMC | Communications
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Responsible for radio operations and maintaining communications systems. Facilitated communication for command units and completed specialized training at the Marine Corps Communications Electronics School (MCCES).

Education

BFA 3D Animation & VFX at Academy of Art University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
BFA 3D Animation & VFX at Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
BFA 3D Animation & VFX at Academy of Art University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Computers & Electronics