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Hello! I’m Maritza Lugo, a passionate 3D animator and illustrator with a love for storytelling through motion. I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life using a mix of animation, design, and problem-solving. My toolkit includes Maya, Unity, Unreal Engine, Photoshop, and After Effects, and Clip Studio Paint.
I value clear communication and teamwork, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where feedback fuels growth.
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Language
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Intern at Williamson Museum
July 1, 2020 - September 18, 2025Worked on children's activity packets; Helped prepare information for live streams; Greeting and counting visitors.
Team Lead & Animator at University of the Incarnate Word (UIW)
August 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025Pitched a short film; Led a small group to create design documents; Created multiple previs and animatics; Animated multiple shots; Communicated and collaborated with other departments; Animated and cleaned up mocap for senior thesis project games.
Team Member at Auntie Anne's
June 1, 2025 - PresentTeam work; Time management; Communication
Intern at Ladders for Leaders / Williamson Museum
July 1, 2020 - September 18, 2025Worked on children's activity packs, assisted in preparing information for live streams, and greeted and counted visitors.
Team Lead & Animator at UIW (University of the Incarnate Word)
August 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025Pitched a short film; led a small group to create design documents; produced multiple pre-visualizations and animated assets for the short film; collaborated with other departments; animated and cleaned up mocap for senior thesis project games.
Team Member at Auntie Anne's
June 1, 2025 - PresentTeamwork, time management, and communication in a retail setting.
Intern at Ladders for Leaders
July 1, 2020 - September 18, 2025Worked on children's activity packets; helped prepare information for live streams; greeting and counting visitors at Williamson Museum, Georgetown
Team Lead & Animator at UIW (University of the Incarnate Word)
August 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025Pitched a short film; led a small group to make design documents; created multiple previews and animatics for the short film; animated multiple shots for the short film; communicated and collaborated with other departments; animated and cleaned up mocap for other senior thesis project games
Team Member at Auntie Anne's
June 1, 2025 - PresentIntern at Ladders for Leaders, Williamson Museum, Georgetown
July 1, 2020 - September 18, 2025Supported team by developing children's activity packets, assisting with live stream information preparation, and greeting and counting visitors.
Team Leader & Animator at UIW, San Antonio
August 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025Pitched a short film; Led a small group to make design documents; Created multiple previs and animatics for the short film; Animated multiple shots for the short film; Communicated and collaborated with other departments; Animated and cleaned up mocap for other senior thesis project games.
Team Member at Auntie Anne's
June 1, 2025 - PresentTeam work; Time management; Communication.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at University of the Incarnate Word
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in 3D Animation and Game Design at University of the Incarnate Word
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025BFA at University of the Incarnate Word
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025BFA at University of the Incarnate Word
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Gaming, Software & Internet, Retail
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