Hi there! I'm Conner Barts, an aspiring entry-level character and creature animator eager to contribute high-quality cinematic and game animation while growing creatively within a collaborative team. I have hands-on experience on short films and motion design projects, and I enjoy learning new tools like Maya, Unreal Engine to enhance storytelling through visuals.

Conner Bartsch

Hi there! I'm Conner Barts, an aspiring entry-level character and creature animator eager to contribute high-quality cinematic and game animation while growing creatively within a collaborative team. I have hands-on experience on short films and motion design projects, and I enjoy learning new tools like Maya, Unreal Engine to enhance storytelling through visuals.

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Hi there! I’m Conner Barts, an aspiring entry-level character and creature animator eager to contribute high-quality cinematic and game animation while growing creatively within a collaborative team.

I have hands-on experience on short films and motion design projects, and I enjoy learning new tools like Maya, Unreal Engine to enhance storytelling through visuals.

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Work Experience

Short Film Animator at It Ends Here
August 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Created high-quality character and creature animation, provided direction and feedback to other animators, and cleaned up animation produced by others.
Barista at Dutch Brothers Coffee, Chattanooga, TN
September 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
As a Barista, I took on a wide variety of roles that included beverage creation, operation of cash registers and POS systems, customer service, and cleaning/maintenance of facilities.
Motion Design Intern at It Is Written
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Created motion graphics for live TV, YouTube and various other programming formats.
Lead Animator at Glasses - Short Film
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Created high-quality character animation according to the overall theme and look of the project; assisted in reviewing other animators' work and provided feedback.

Education

BFA in Character Animation at Southern Adventist University
August 1, 2021 - May 21, 2026
General Studies with Emphasis on Art at Villa Aurora, Florence, Italy
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment