Hi, I’m Samuel Stallings, a Utah-based animation and rigging artist focused on bringing characters to life through expressive animation and solid foundations in drawing and storytelling. I enjoy collaborating in teams, learning new tools, and turning creative ideas into engaging visuals using Toon Boom and the Adobe suite. I’m pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Animation and Game Development at Utah Valley University, with capstone projects and student films forming the core of my hands-on experience. My goal is to create educational and entertaining visuals for diverse audiences—from Navajo schools to museum visitor centers—while continuing to grow as an artist and leader within a creative team.…

Samuel Stallings

Hi, I’m Samuel Stallings, a Utah-based animation and rigging artist focused on bringing characters to life through expressive animation and solid foundations in drawing and storytelling. I enjoy collaborating in teams, learning new tools, and turning creative ideas into engaging visuals using Toon Boom and the Adobe suite. I’m pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Animation and Game Development at Utah Valley University, with capstone projects and student films forming the core of my hands-on experience. My goal is to create educational and entertaining visuals for diverse audiences—from Navajo schools to museum visitor centers—while continuing to grow as an artist and leader within a creative team.…

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Hi, I’m Samuel Stallings, a Utah-based animation and rigging artist focused on bringing characters to life through expressive animation and solid foundations in drawing and storytelling. I enjoy collaborating in teams, learning new tools, and turning creative ideas into engaging visuals using Toon Boom and the Adobe suite.

I’m pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Animation and Game Development at Utah Valley University, with capstone projects and student films forming the core of my hands-on experience. My goal is to create educational and entertaining visuals for diverse audiences—from Navajo schools to museum visitor centers—while continuing to grow as an artist and leader within a creative team.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Student Animator / Asset & Rig Developer at Utah Valley University - Animation Projects
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Developed assets, backgrounds, and rigs for various short films during education; utilized Toon Boom and Adobe software.
Capstone Project Team Member at Navajo Tales: The Hero Twins - Part 2
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Collaborated in a team of 6 to create a short film about Navajo folklore for educational and entertaining lessons for kids at Navajo schools.
Animator / Asset Developer at Utah Valley University Student Films
May 1, 2025 - August 17, 2025
Developed assets, backgrounds, and rigs for various short films during education. These projects supported practical application of animation and rigging skills learned in academic settings.
Animator (Senior Capstone Project) at Navajo Tales: The Hero Twins - Part 2
May 1, 2025 - August 17, 2025
Served as part of a six-person team to create a short educational and entertaining film on Navajo folklore. The project was designed to provide cultural lessons for children attending Navajo schools, involving animation and storytelling.
Animation Director / Narrator at Timpanogos Cave National Monument
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Wrote, animated, narrated, and developed a short film about the creation of the cave for the Visitor's Center.
Animator, Audio Director, Narrator at Timpanogos Cave National Monument
May 1, 2024 - August 17, 2025
Collaborated with the team at Timpanogos Cave National Monument in American Fork, Utah to write, animate, narrate, and develop a short film depicting the creation of the cave for their Visitor's Center. Responsibilities included animation production, audio direction, and narration to create an engaging educational film.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Utah Valley University
August 23, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Major in 2D Animation and Game Development. Learning and developing artist skills and techniques as well as animation skills and techniques. Specializing in 2D animation with the Toon Boom and Adobe suites. Learning with both traditional and digital mediums.
Bachelor's Degree at Utah Valley University
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
High School Diploma at Clearfield High School
August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2021
Bachelor's Degree in Animation and Game Development at Utah Valley University
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
General Studies at Clearfield High School
August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization