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Hi there! I'm Arija L Williams, a Minneapolis-based 2D animator and storyboard artist. I recently earned my BFA in Animation from MCAD with a focus on 2D animation and storyboard, and I operate Comet.Juice, a mobile and independent art business creating original and fan works in animated media. I enjoy collaborating on trade shows and community events across the U.S., and I bring experience in sales, marketing, logistics, and resource management. I'm involved with Women In Animation, work as a rough/cleanup/lighting animator on various projects, and I also explore AR animation and ongoing freelance opportunities.…Hi there! I'm Arija L Williams, a Minneapolis-based 2D animator and storyboard artist. I recently earned my BFA in Animation from MCAD with a focus on 2D animation and storyboard, and I operate Comet.Juice, a mobile and independent art business creating original and fan works in animated media. I enjoy collaborating on trade shows and community events across the U.S., and I bring experience in sales, marketing, logistics, and resource management. I'm involved with Women In Animation, work as a rough/cleanup/lighting animator on various projects, and I also explore AR animation and ongoing freelance opportunities.

Arija L Williams

Animator, Storyboard Artist, Illustrator, +4

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Hi there! I'm Arija L Williams, a Minneapolis-based 2D animator and storyboard artist. I recently earned my BFA in Animation from MCAD with a focus on 2D animation and storyboard, and I operate Comet.Juice, a mobile and independent art business creating original and fan works in animated media. I enjoy collaborating on trade shows and community events across the U.S., and I bring experience in sales, marketing, logistics, and resource management. I'm involved with Women In Animation, work as a rough/cleanup/lighting animator on various projects, and I also explore AR animation and ongoing freelance opportunities.…Hi there! I'm Arija L Williams, a Minneapolis-based 2D animator and storyboard artist. I recently earned my BFA in Animation from MCAD with a focus on 2D animation and storyboard, and I operate Comet.Juice, a mobile and independent art business creating original and fan works in animated media. I enjoy collaborating on trade shows and community events across the U.S., and I bring experience in sales, marketing, logistics, and resource management. I'm involved with Women In Animation, work as a rough/cleanup/lighting animator on various projects, and I also explore AR animation and ongoing freelance opportunities.

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Hi there! I’m Arija L Williams, a Minneapolis-based 2D animator and storyboard artist. I recently earned my BFA in Animation from MCAD with a focus on 2D animation and storyboard, and I operate Comet.Juice, a mobile and independent art business creating original and fan works in animated media.

I enjoy collaborating on trade shows and community events across the U.S., and I bring experience in sales, marketing, logistics, and resource management. I’m involved with Women In Animation, work as a rough/cleanup/lighting animator on various projects, and I also explore AR animation and ongoing freelance opportunities.

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Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

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Work Experience

Creator, Owner, Operator at Comet.Juice

January 1, 2021 - Present

Mobile and independent art business creating original and fan works focused on animated media; responsible for bookings, trade shows, and community events across the U.S.; experienced in sales, marketing, logistics, inventory, and resource management.

Storyboard Intern at T’sarE Media

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Storyboard work and motion tests for in-game characters as part of a video game development internship.

Member at Women In Animation

January 1, 2022 - Present

Member since 2022.

Rough, Cleanup, and Lighting Animator at Various Projects

January 1, 2023 - Present

Assisting with animated projects from multiple studios and individuals; responsibilities include rough animating layouts, cleaning rough animations, and lighting completed shots.

Contract AR Animator at Area Environments

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Produced augmented reality wallpapers using Artivive; collaborated with local artists to develop animated versions of traditional art pieces in After Effects and Premiere Pro.

Mentorship Circle Participant at WIA Mentorship Circle

May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Spring mentorship circle for light and shadow animation; hand-drawn shadows and compositing projects for peer review. Led by Gabrielle Tougeron (reference upon request).

Owner/Creator at Comet.Juice

January 1, 2021 - Present

Mobile and independent art business focusing on original and fan works in animated media. Booking and operations for trade shows and community events across the U.S. Experienced in sales, marketing, logistics, inventory, and resource management.

Rough, Cleanup, and Lighting Animator at Freelance / Various Projects

January 1, 2023 - Present

Assisting in animated projects from varying studios and individuals; responsible for rough animation layouts, cleaning rough animations, and lighting completed shots.

AR Animator at Area Environments

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Assisted with the production of augmented reality wallpaper utilizing the Artivive application. Collaboration with local artists to develop animated versions of traditional art pieces in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.