Hi! I'm Tessa, a fun and passionate individual with a love for animation and character design. I thrive on creativity and enjoy bringing ideas to life through my work. I aim to work in the industry as an animator or character designer. I believe in the power of storytelling and want to create engaging animations that resonate with audiences.

Tessa MacKenzie

Hi! I'm Tessa, a fun and passionate individual with a love for animation and character design. I thrive on creativity and enjoy bringing ideas to life through my work. I aim to work in the industry as an animator or character designer. I believe in the power of storytelling and want to create engaging animations that resonate with audiences.

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Hi! I’m Tessa, a fun and passionate individual with a love for animation and character design. I thrive on creativity and enjoy bringing ideas to life through my work.

I aim to work in the industry as an animator or character designer. I believe in the power of storytelling and want to create engaging animations that resonate with audiences.

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Work Experience

Character designer at Canyon Entertainment
April 13, 2025 - April 28, 2025
Created character and clothing designs for a dress up app. Completed as a field placement for Conestoga college

Education

Diploma in animation at Conestoga college
September 4, 2023 - April 25, 2025
This was a two year program for which I studied animation, character design and modelling. I graduated the program with distinction.
Diploma at Conestoga College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Diploma in animation
October 29, 2025 - October 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail
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