I am a 2D and 3D artist who loves working at the intersection of animation and education. I enjoy building engaging visuals and curricula that help learners understand motion, storytelling, and design. My work spans character animation, look development, modeling, texturing, lighting, and storyboarding, with hands-on experience teaching tools like Toon Boom Harmony and Maya.

Sarah Via

I am a 2D and 3D artist who loves working at the intersection of animation and education. I enjoy building engaging visuals and curricula that help learners understand motion, storytelling, and design. My work spans character animation, look development, modeling, texturing, lighting, and storyboarding, with hands-on experience teaching tools like Toon Boom Harmony and Maya.

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I am a 2D and 3D artist who loves working at the intersection of animation and education. I enjoy building engaging visuals and curricula that help learners understand motion, storytelling, and design.

My work spans character animation, look development, modeling, texturing, lighting, and storyboarding, with hands-on experience teaching tools like Toon Boom Harmony and Maya.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Peer Tutor and Workshop Development at Savannah College of Art and Design
August 31, 2021 - August 31, 2025
Worked as writing tutor, English language tutor, and animation tutor for graduate and undergraduate students. Developed 30 workshops through SCADextra on animation and visual effects topics.
Motion Designer at Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve
November 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Responsible for motion design, editing, and compositing for a live action/animated short film.
Game Development Lead/Production Manager at Stride K12 X SCADPro
March 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Developed game mechanics and curriculum integration as well as visual asset development. Maintained schedule and organization for a team of thirty.
Narrative and Curriculum Lead at Stride K12 X SCADPro
January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Ensured high quality educational content for high-school curriculum.. Developed worldbuilding, character profiles, and story for an educational video game.
Character Designer at Invisible Me Warriors
June 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Created vector graphics of mascot character to be used in social media and marketing.
Graphic Design Intern at Invisible Me Warriors
June 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Created social media graphics and conducted interviews. Resesigned a line of human and non-human characters to be used for social media and marketing. Created icons for website development
Animator, Producer, Modeler, Texture Artist at The Reaper (short film)
January 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Developed schedule and file organization for a team of eight. Modeled, UV’d, textured, lit, animated, and composited shots for a short film
Producer, Head Compositor at Love Language (Short Film)
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022

Education

MFA at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 1, 2022 - March 1, 2026
MA at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026
BFA at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

SCAD Commencement Mace Bearer
January 1, 2026 - May 22, 2026
SCAD Outstanding Achievement Award
January 1, 2026 - May 22, 2026
Dean’s Fellowship
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Dean’s List
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
SCADamp Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization