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I'm Connor Schiebsted, a 2D designer with a passion for illustration and animation. I thrive in collaborative environments, turning ideas into polished visuals through strong storytelling and solid craft in 2D design, animation, and creative writing. I enjoy solving visual problems and delivering clear, compelling work under tight deadlines. When I’m not animating or illustrating, I’m exploring new techniques, mentoring peers, or coordinating project workflows to keep teams aligned and productive.…I'm Connor Schiebsted, a 2D designer with a passion for illustration and animation. I thrive in collaborative environments, turning ideas into polished visuals through strong storytelling and solid craft in 2D design, animation, and creative writing. I enjoy solving visual problems and delivering clear, compelling work under tight deadlines. When I’m not animating or illustrating, I’m exploring new techniques, mentoring peers, or coordinating project workflows to keep teams aligned and productive.

Connor Schiebsted

Animation Director, 2D Animator, Illustrator, +4

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I'm Connor Schiebsted, a 2D designer with a passion for illustration and animation. I thrive in collaborative environments, turning ideas into polished visuals through strong storytelling and solid craft in 2D design, animation, and creative writing. I enjoy solving visual problems and delivering clear, compelling work under tight deadlines. When I’m not animating or illustrating, I’m exploring new techniques, mentoring peers, or coordinating project workflows to keep teams aligned and productive.…I'm Connor Schiebsted, a 2D designer with a passion for illustration and animation. I thrive in collaborative environments, turning ideas into polished visuals through strong storytelling and solid craft in 2D design, animation, and creative writing. I enjoy solving visual problems and delivering clear, compelling work under tight deadlines. When I’m not animating or illustrating, I’m exploring new techniques, mentoring peers, or coordinating project workflows to keep teams aligned and productive.

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I’m Connor Schiebsted, a 2D designer with a passion for illustration and animation. I thrive in collaborative environments, turning ideas into polished visuals through strong storytelling and solid craft in 2D design, animation, and creative writing. I enjoy solving visual problems and delivering clear, compelling work under tight deadlines.

When I’m not animating or illustrating, I’m exploring new techniques, mentoring peers, or coordinating project workflows to keep teams aligned and productive.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Animation Director at Self Employed

January 1, 2024 - Present

Collaborated closely with producers, designers, illustrators, animators, voice actors, and composers to deliver compelling work. Created sketches, storyboards, prototypes, and design specs necessary to guide the development of creative work. Delivered a range of assets depending on production requirements, including presentations, branding, illustrations, and animation. Oversaw animation production with internal and external partners, ensuring the team is on track with their deliverables across various stages of production.

Graduate Assistant at University of Wisconsin Stout

August 1, 2023 - Present

Assisted the professor and students with software tutoring, in-class troubleshooting, desk critiques, in-progress critiques, and final critiques in Digital Illustration. Designed marketing materials and participated in event coordination for the "Unspooled Film and Animation Festival" on campus.

Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed

March 1, 2020 - Present

Designed brand identity and marketing materials for various small businesses including logos, flyers, magazine covers, and banners. Completed illustrated commissions from various clients such as prints, character designs, emotes, and digital paintings.

Animation Director at Cosmic Cookbook

January 1, 2024 - Present

Collaborated with producers, designers, illustrators, animators, voice actors, and composers to deliver compelling work; created sketches, storyboards, prototypes, and design specs to guide development; delivered assets including presentations, branding, illustrations, and animation; oversaw animation production with internal and external partners, ensuring the team stays on track across stages of production.