I’m Suthyrn Wakefield, a freelance animator trained across 2D, 3D, and stop motion animation at the Kansas City Art Institute. I love bringing scripts to life through story-driven animation. Ive worked in every part of the animation workflow from script writing, to editing and sound—always with a focus on clear visual storytelling and the overall theme of the project.…

Suthyrn Wakefield

I’m Suthyrn Wakefield, a freelance animator trained across 2D, 3D, and stop motion animation at the Kansas City Art Institute. I love bringing scripts to life through story-driven animation. Ive worked in every part of the animation workflow from script writing, to editing and sound—always with a focus on clear visual storytelling and the overall theme of the project.…

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I’m Suthyrn Wakefield, a freelance animator trained across 2D, 3D, and stop motion animation at the Kansas City Art Institute. I love bringing scripts to life through story-driven animation. Ive worked in every part of the animation workflow from script writing, to editing and sound—always with a focus on clear visual storytelling and the overall theme of the project.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Animator and Video Editor
September 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Animated and edited a music video with a small team of two for the band Corners Of The Sky, for their song "Desert Cactus".
Animator and Video editor at Cornes Of The Sky (band) - project
September 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
As part of a two-person team, animated and edited a music video for the band Corners Of The Sky for the song "Desert Cactus." Collaborated through the full video production process from animation through editing for the final release.
Barista at Starbucks
August 1, 2025 - Present
Animator at Lift Truck Center, Inc.
August 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Received a script for a short infomercial and developed a stick-figure style story pitched from the script. Hired a voice actor, then handled animation, editing, and sound design direction. Worked under Cydney Forshee (System and Design Specialist) to produce the final video.
Starbucks Barista at Starbucks
August 1, 2025 - Present
Animation Intern at Afterlife Studios
May 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Art store clerk / Mail clerk
November 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Art store clerk / Mail clerk at Kansas City Art Institute
November 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023
Store Associate at Spirit Halloween
October 1, 2019 - November 1, 2020
Store Associate at Spirit Halloween Store
October 1, 2019 - November 1, 2020

Education

Bachelor of Animation at Kansas city art institute
August 15, 2021 - May 16, 2025
Asian Studies Minor
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Animation at Kansas City Art Institute
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Animation at Kansas City Art Institute
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Other, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education

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