I'm Avery Bauman, a 2D animator and illustrator who freelances and takes on commission work. I pride myself on clear communication with clients and setting realistic deadlines, delivering work that meets expectations and timelines. From internships and thesis films to independent projects and competitions, I enjoy conceptualizing characters, storyboards, and animated assets—bringing ideas to life from concept to screen and sharing progress through reels and online projects.…

Avery Bauman

I'm Avery Bauman, a 2D animator and illustrator who freelances and takes on commission work. I pride myself on clear communication with clients and setting realistic deadlines, delivering work that meets expectations and timelines. From internships and thesis films to independent projects and competitions, I enjoy conceptualizing characters, storyboards, and animated assets—bringing ideas to life from concept to screen and sharing progress through reels and online projects.…

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I’m Avery Bauman, a 2D animator and illustrator who freelances and takes on commission work. I pride myself on clear communication with clients and setting realistic deadlines, delivering work that meets expectations and timelines.

From internships and thesis films to independent projects and competitions, I enjoy conceptualizing characters, storyboards, and animated assets—bringing ideas to life from concept to screen and sharing progress through reels and online projects.

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Freelancer / Commission Artist at Self-Employed
May 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance commission work with clients; developed and delivered illustrations and animations, and established deadlines and communication practices to ensure timely project delivery.
Pre-Production and Animation Intern at Mad Hen House
September 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Conceptualized characters and backgrounds for animations and animated comics during pre-production and production phases.
Swim Instructor and Float at Wisconsin Swim Academy
July 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Taught essential swim skills and fostered community through water safety education.
Swim Instructor at Wisconsin Swim Academy
July 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Taught essential swim skills and fostered water safety; built community and confidence in learners.
Senior Character Designer at Mothman Interview
September 1, 2025 - Present
Created as a senior character designer and contributed to animation and assets for a YouTube Shorts project.
Animation Lead at EPIC x Dogs Animatic (Would You Fall in Love With Me Again)
December 1, 2025 - Present
Led animation and illustrated assets for a 48-hour project; the short has 389K+ views on TikTok.
Thesis Film Creator / Producer at Lane Lines
March 1, 2024 - Present
In my thesis film Lane Lines, I produced, voice-directed, storyboarded, illustrated, and animated the short.
Animator / Storyboard Artist at 24 Hour Animation Competition - Friends for Eternity, Honesty, Loyalty
September 1, 2023 - Present
In 24 hours, my team and I crafted a film that ranked 13th nationally out of 200+; contributed to animation and storyboarding.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation at Penn West Edinboro
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation at Penn West Edinboro
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet

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