I am Vandana Ram, a passionate and detail-oriented animation professional currently pursuing my MA in Animation, Storyboarding, and Character Design at DePaul University. With a background in Industrial Design and extensive experience in both animation and graphic design, I enjoy creating engaging visuals and narratives that connect with audiences across multiple platforms. My work ranges from frame-by-frame animations and character design to graphic design for various media. I thrive in collaborative environments where storytelling and design intersect, continuously honing my skills to bring creative projects to life with precision and flair.

Vandana Ram

I am Vandana Ram, a passionate and detail-oriented animation professional currently pursuing my MA in Animation, Storyboarding, and Character Design at DePaul University. With a background in Industrial Design and extensive experience in both animation and graphic design, I enjoy creating engaging visuals and narratives that connect with audiences across multiple platforms. My work ranges from frame-by-frame animations and character design to graphic design for various media. I thrive in collaborative environments where storytelling and design intersect, continuously honing my skills to bring creative projects to life with precision and flair.

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I am Vandana Ram, a passionate and detail-oriented animation professional currently pursuing my MA in Animation, Storyboarding, and Character Design at DePaul University. With a background in Industrial Design and extensive experience in both animation and graphic design, I enjoy creating engaging visuals and narratives that connect with audiences across multiple platforms.

My work ranges from frame-by-frame animations and character design to graphic design for various media. I thrive in collaborative environments where storytelling and design intersect, continuously honing my skills to bring creative projects to life with precision and flair.

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Work Experience

Animation Intern at Obioma Fashion
May 1, 2025 - Present
Created frame-by-frame animations for a fashion show using Clip Studio, highlighting different prints to promote the brand. Designed characters, backgrounds, and storyboards for two show trailers and puppeted them using Moho.
Illustrator, DEPAUlA at DePaul University
June 30, 2025 - August 27, 2025
Collaborated with visual development and animation teams to create weekly illustrations and animated graphics supporting narrative content using Adobe Creative Suite. Developed character illustrations, narrative storyboards, and digital environments aligned with academic projects.
Graphic Designer at Wall Design
June 30, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Developed animated guides and visual assets for commercial wall art products like decals and stencils. Created animated graphics using After Effects and delivered assets across multiple resolutions and formats. Worked with over 50 clients including architects and influencers on branding and marketing content.
Graphic Designer at Coorgle
January 31, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Designed infographics and mascots for multiple brands including cafés, agri-startups, and e-commerce platforms using After Effects, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro. Adapted video content for social media and web platforms ensuring brand tone and compliance. Assisted scheduling with apps such as Hootsuite.
Animation Intern at Obioma Fashion
May 1, 2025 - Present
Created frame-by-frame animation for a fashion show using Clip Studio to highlight various prints promoting the brand. Designed characters, backgrounds, and storyboards for two different fashion show trailers and animated them using Moho.
Illustrator, DePaulia at DePaul University
June 30, 2025 - August 27, 2025
Conceptualized and produced two weekly digital illustrations for university projects, integrating corporate and educational branding standards. Created character illustrations, narrative storyboards, and digital environments aligned with academic projects.
Graphic Designer at Wall Design
June 30, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Created engaging motion graphics to demonstrate product usage in After Effects, resulting in a fivefold increase in audience size. Developed animated graphics using After Effects and delivered assets across multiple resolutions and formats. Also designed wall decal graphics for retail stores, homes, and offices.
Graphic Designer at Coorgle
January 31, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Designed infographics and mascots for multiple brands, including cafés, agri-startups, and e-commerce platforms using After Effects and Photoshop. Adapted video content for YouTube, Instagram, and website placements to ensure format compliance and brand tone. Assisted with social media content scheduling using apps like Hootsuite.

Education

MA - Animation, Storyboarding and Character Design at DePaul University
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
B. Design, Industrial Design at M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
MA - Animation, Storyboarding and Character Design at DePaul University
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
B. Design, Industrial Design at M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Consumer Goods