I am Spencer J Baird, a passionate animation professional with experience leading creative teams and producing high-quality animated content. Throughout my career at Brigham Young University, I have honed my skills in directing, animating, and teaching, working collaboratively with talented artists to bring stories to life. My journey includes directing the 2024 BYU animated short film Student Accomplice, which has earned multiple awards and recognition. Besides directing, I am involved in graphic novel creation and community workshops, always eager to learn, teach, and push the boundaries of visual storytelling.

Spencer J Baird

I am Spencer J Baird, a passionate animation professional with experience leading creative teams and producing high-quality animated content. Throughout my career at Brigham Young University, I have honed my skills in directing, animating, and teaching, working collaboratively with talented artists to bring stories to life. My journey includes directing the 2024 BYU animated short film Student Accomplice, which has earned multiple awards and recognition. Besides directing, I am involved in graphic novel creation and community workshops, always eager to learn, teach, and push the boundaries of visual storytelling.

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I am Spencer J Baird, a passionate animation professional with experience leading creative teams and producing high-quality animated content. Throughout my career at Brigham Young University, I have honed my skills in directing, animating, and teaching, working collaboratively with talented artists to bring stories to life.

My journey includes directing the 2024 BYU animated short film Student Accomplice, which has earned multiple awards and recognition. Besides directing, I am involved in graphic novel creation and community workshops, always eager to learn, teach, and push the boundaries of visual storytelling.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Work Experience

Student Director at Brigham Young University
May 31, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Wrote and directed BYU's 2024 animated short film, Student Accomplice. Led a team of 30 artists through all areas of production. Analyzed project needs and developed solutions to both technical and narrative challenges.
Animation TA at Brigham Young University
December 31, 2022 - August 27, 2025
Conducted class discussions and taught based on professor’s curriculum. Developed storyboards for class discussions. Organized class schedule.
Animator at Media Services at BYU Continuing Education
November 30, 2022 - August 27, 2025
Created storyboards, designs, and assets for supplemental education projects using 2D and 3D software.

Education

BFA in Animation at Brigham Young University
January 1, 2020 - May 31, 2024

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment