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Charlie Cronin

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Story Illustrator at Self Published Artist / Writer
January 1, 2024 - Present
Remote collaboration creating backdrops and set pieces for 2D episodic animated shorts and social media content; used rough storyboard shot calls to illustrate refined background artwork; conceptualized artwork from mood boards under tight deadlines; maintained communication with art leads and revised work based on feedback; contributed artwork for brands including MLB and Cook County Health Administration.
Mentor at Independent Studio
December 31, 2025 - September 25, 2025
Mentorship program for emerging writers and artists (2024-2025) focusing on comic/storyboarding workflows and visuals.
2D Background Artist at Ring Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and created numerous backdrops and set pieces for 2D episodic animated shorts and social media content. Used rough storyboard callouts to illustrate refined background artwork; conceptualized artwork from mood boards to meet tight deadlines; maintained open communication with art leads and revised work based on feedback; contributed to high-profile brands including MLB and Cook County Health Administration.
Artist/Writer at Self-Published / Mentorship Program
January 1, 2025 - September 25, 2025
Participated in a self-published artist and writer mentorship program (2024-2025) developing scripts and artwork; created and shared original illustrated narratives.

Education

Masters of Fine Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 13, 2021 - August 31, 2023
Sequential Art
Bachelor of Arts at Santa Clara University
September 11, 2017 - June 18, 2021
Communications and Studio Art
Master of Fine Arts at Sequential Art
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts at Communication
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Studio Art
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Sequential Art at Tokyo, Japan
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Studio Art at Florence, Italy
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Master of Fine Arts: Sequential Art at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Study Abroad: Sequential Art at Tokyo, Japan
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Study Abroad: Studio Art at Florence, Italy
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts: Communication
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Studio Art
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet
    uniE621 Project Harbour
    Commissioned Illustration as closing gift for Amsterdam based law firm capturing the clients and all their work with UniKidz.…
    paper MLB Network All Star Week Baseball Cards

    Set of Baseball Cards as promotional items for MLB All Star week

    uniE621 MoMo the Magnificent
    Comic Book project published by Comics Experience…
    uniE621 Cook County Health Heroes League
    An episodic series providing an action narrative to illustrate the dangers of poor health actives in a community. https://www.twine.net/signin…