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

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.

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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

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Other