I'm Maureen Monaghan, a visual artist and educator with over 15 years of multidisciplinary experience spanning stop motion animation, graphic design, and arts instruction. I blend traditional techniques with digital tools to tell compelling stories through visual media. I'm known for patient, student-centered teaching, precise craftsmanship, and creative leadership across studio, classroom, and production environments. I have a proven track record in concept development, curriculum design, and collaborative filmmaking, and I'm deeply committed to nurturing creativity and technical skill in others.…

Maureen Monaghan

I'm Maureen Monaghan, a visual artist and educator with over 15 years of multidisciplinary experience spanning stop motion animation, graphic design, and arts instruction. I blend traditional techniques with digital tools to tell compelling stories through visual media. I'm known for patient, student-centered teaching, precise craftsmanship, and creative leadership across studio, classroom, and production environments. I have a proven track record in concept development, curriculum design, and collaborative filmmaking, and I'm deeply committed to nurturing creativity and technical skill in others.…

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I’m Maureen Monaghan, a visual artist and educator with over 15 years of multidisciplinary experience spanning stop motion animation, graphic design, and arts instruction. I blend traditional techniques with digital tools to tell compelling stories through visual media.

I’m known for patient, student-centered teaching, precise craftsmanship, and creative leadership across studio, classroom, and production environments. I have a proven track record in concept development, curriculum design, and collaborative filmmaking, and I’m deeply committed to nurturing creativity and technical skill in others.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder, Artist, & Creative Director at Maureen Monaghan Animation
January 1, 2011 - Present
Founded Maureen Monaghan Animation and provided animation, storytelling, visual design, and arts instruction to clients in the entertainment and creative industries. Led concept development, production planning, and collaboration across studio, classroom, and production environments, delivering services that blend traditional techniques with digital tools.
Animation Instructor at ASIFA-South
June 1, 2023 - Present
Led workshops for students aged 12-18, introducing foundational animation techniques and tools; designed and delivered curriculum on animation principles, storyboarding, and stop-motion fabrication; provided individualized feedback; facilitated critiques to build collaborative and analytical skills.
Principal Artist and Animation Instructor at Trillith Institute
June 16, 2025 - June 20, 2025
Designed and taught a puppet-making and stop-motion animation course at Trilith Institute’s Script to Screen Summer Series, one of Trilith Studios’ educational programs. Delivered hands-on instruction in character development, fabrication, and animation workflows; contributed to curriculum and student showcases.
Animation Instructor at BWA Studios
July 15, 2024 - July 19, 2024
Co-taught an intensive animation bootcamp, guiding students through character development and basic animation workflows; provided hands-on instruction in industry-standard software and stop-motion techniques; collaborated with fellow instructors to develop engaging, project-based learning experiences; supported student showcases by helping prepare final projects for presentation and critique.
Model Maker at Evernight Productions
September 10, 2022 - November 22, 2022
Constructed a detailed 1:12 scale house model for a scene in The Secret Life of Amy Benson; collaborated with production designers to ensure accuracy and functionality of miniature for practical effects filming.
Director & Animator at Peppermint Sticks
November 1, 2015 - October 14, 2025
Directed and animated a short film using Maya, Dragon Frame, and Adobe Creative Suite; oversaw production from concept through post-production, blending 2D and 3D techniques.
Animator & Modeler at Bubble Pup
December 1, 2013 - October 14, 2025
Modeled a lead character and animated key sequences in collaboration with the film’s creator and director; applied storytelling and performance principles to enhance character expression and movement.
Intern Instructor, Screen Design at SCAD
May 1, 2013 - October 14, 2025
Developed instructional materials and provided one-on-one support for students learning After Effects; delivered lab-based technical guidance and project feedback to support creative growth and software proficiency.
Animator & Modeler at Silent Yves
May 1, 2012 - October 14, 2025
Modeled characters and environments and contributed to animation for a short film produced in Autodesk Maya; worked to maintain a consistent visual style and meet deadlines.
Graphic Designer at Harris Connect, Inc.
September 5, 2006 - June 14, 2007
Designed editorial sections, CD labels, book covers, and picture books for alumni and membership directories; collaborated with clients and project managers to fulfill contractual obligations and maintain a 99.5% quality rate.
Editorial Coordinator at Harris Connect, Inc.
September 4, 2005 - September 5, 2006
Reviewed client editorial materials, coordinating between departments to prepare editorial materials for the designer, addressing Project Manager’s questions, client concerns and requests. Ensured materials are print worthy and within contractual limitations.
Editorial Quality Analyst at Harris Connect, Inc.
February 3, 2005 - September 1, 2005
Performed quality reviews of the directory editorial section at various stages of the design process to ensure that client instructions were followed, there were no errors, and that the layout was within contractual parameters.

Education

Master of Fine Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2010 - August 1, 2015
MFA in Animation
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Old Dominion University
January 1, 2001 - August 1, 2004
BFA in Drawing and Design

Qualifications

Georgia Council for the Arts Teaching Artist
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2027

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other, Professional Services
    uniE608 Peppermint Sticks
    Peppermint Sticks is a stop motion and cg animated short that I wrote, directed, and animated. Based off some of my childhood memories, Peppermint Sticks doesn’t have a traditional plot. In some ways, it is a succinct biopic of my great grandmother—it talks about her—but it is also autobiographical. I modeled the central character after myself and used her to describe both my grandmother and my own memories.…