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I'm a creative, adaptable 2D generalist with hands in animation, illustration, and visual development. I thrive in collaborative pipelines, translating ideas into polished visuals and thoughtful solutions. As a communicator and problem-solver, I contribute across concepting through final polish, always aiming for end products that excite clients and colleagues. Based in Laguna Beach, I enjoy partnering with designers, developers, and artists to bring stories to life.…I'm a creative, adaptable 2D generalist with hands in animation, illustration, and visual development. I thrive in collaborative pipelines, translating ideas into polished visuals and thoughtful solutions. As a communicator and problem-solver, I contribute across concepting through final polish, always aiming for end products that excite clients and colleagues. Based in Laguna Beach, I enjoy partnering with designers, developers, and artists to bring stories to life.

Ryker Wasserman

2D Animator, Freelance Digital Illustrator, Comic Illustrator, +5

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I'm a creative, adaptable 2D generalist with hands in animation, illustration, and visual development. I thrive in collaborative pipelines, translating ideas into polished visuals and thoughtful solutions. As a communicator and problem-solver, I contribute across concepting through final polish, always aiming for end products that excite clients and colleagues. Based in Laguna Beach, I enjoy partnering with designers, developers, and artists to bring stories to life.…I'm a creative, adaptable 2D generalist with hands in animation, illustration, and visual development. I thrive in collaborative pipelines, translating ideas into polished visuals and thoughtful solutions. As a communicator and problem-solver, I contribute across concepting through final polish, always aiming for end products that excite clients and colleagues. Based in Laguna Beach, I enjoy partnering with designers, developers, and artists to bring stories to life.

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I’m a creative, adaptable 2D generalist with hands in animation, illustration, and visual development. I thrive in collaborative pipelines, translating ideas into polished visuals and thoughtful solutions.

As a communicator and problem-solver, I contribute across concepting through final polish, always aiming for end products that excite clients and colleagues. Based in Laguna Beach, I enjoy partnering with designers, developers, and artists to bring stories to life.

Skills

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Sales Associate at Aviator Nation

January 1, 2023 - Present

Advises, styles, and serves high-profile customers; maintains a colorful storefront; communicates with customers to resolve problematic orders; performs general handiwork to upkeep the store and technology.

Art Intern, Remote at Whitethorn Games

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021

Created character explorations for preexisting characters; designed secondary characters for in-game modeling; concepted textures and props; collaborated with a large team to ensure project cohesion.

Art Generalist at Freelance Artist

January 1, 2020 - Present

Produces artworks across animation, illustration, and visual development per client requests; maintains loyal recurrent clientele; handles invoicing, banking, and collaboration with other creatives.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Art at Laguna College of Art + Design

August 18, 2022 - May 22, 2026

I am a student within the last semester of my degree in Experimental Animation. my education has given me a wide range of experience in various techniques and programs, including but not limited to: 2D/3D Animation, Stop-Motion Animation, Compositing, Toonboom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, and Adobe Suite.

BFA in Experimental Animation at Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD)

August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026