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Hi, I’m Claire, a 2D concept artist focused on creating immersive backgrounds, props, and characters for animated shorts and educational projects. I love collaborating with 3D artists and teams to craft clear visual directions and constructive feedback that helps translate concepts into accurate 3D translations. My personal portfolio project ‘Anthro Appreciation’ explores diverse cultures and overlooked histories, and I’m always eager to join a creative team that values visual storytelling and diverse viewpoints.
In my current work, I design backgrounds and assets for indie projects and productions, continually refining line art, color concepts, and storyboarding to support production timelines and storytelling goals.
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Work Experience
2D Concept Artist at Melanin Babies
February 1, 2025 - PresentCreating detailed 2D concept sketches for backgrounds and props featured in animated shorts and interactive educational games. Collaborating closely with 3D artists by offering clear visual direction and constructive feedback to support accurate 3D translations. Participating in weekly team meetings to contribute to creative discussions and provide regular updates to the Background Art Director.
Mentee at Women in Animation
January 31, 2025 - July 24, 2025Developed and modified a 2D props and backgrounds portfolio using Procreate tools and grids within a mentorship circle based on mentor feedback.
Production Intern at Nickelodeon Animation
November 30, 2023 - July 24, 2025Gathered and recorded new and archived art files for storyboard handouts and design breakdowns to provide Loud House production and art teams. Created PDFs of art files for art and production team reference. Compiled and prepared finalized art files and reference charts for shipment to vendor studio.
Prop and Background Designer at Sunflower Club Animation
June 30, 2023 - July 24, 2025Designed props and backgrounds for the upcoming animated short Little Wolf. Creatively interpreted scripts and storyboards for sketches, turnarounds, flat color tests for props, and line art style tests for backgrounds. Integrated feedback from the Background Head on design drafts via Discord. Updated final approved files on Google Drive.
2D Concept Artist at Melanin Babies
February 1, 2025 - PresentCreating detailed 2D concept sketches for backgrounds and props for featured in animated shorts and interactive educational games. Collaborating closely with the 3D Artists, offering clear visual direction and constructive feedback to support accurate 3D translations. Participating in weekly team meetings, contributing to creative discussions and providing regular updates to the Background Art Director.
Mentee at Women in Animation
January 31, 2025 - July 29, 2025Developed and modified 2D props and backgrounds portfolio using Procreate tools and grids in mentorship circle based on mentor feedback.
Production Intern at Nickelodeon Animation
November 30, 2023 - July 29, 2025Gathered and recorded new and archived art files for storyboard handouts and design breakdowns to provide for Loud House production and art teams. Created PDFs of art files for art and production team to reference. Compiled and prepared finalized art files and reference charts for shipment to vendor studio.
Prop and Background Designer at Sunflower Club Animation
June 30, 2023 - July 29, 2025Designed props and backgrounds for the upcoming animated short Little Wolf. Creatively interpreted script and storyboards for sketches, turnarounds, and flat color for props, and line art style tests for background assignments. Integrated feedback from Background Head on design drafts through Discord. Updated final files on Google Drive once approved.
2D Concept Artist
February 1, 2025 - PresentCreating detailed 2D concept sketches for backgrounds and props to be featured in animated shorts and interactive educational games. Collaborating closely with 3D artists to provide clear visual direction and constructive feedback to support accurate 3D translations. Participating in weekly team meetings and providing regular updates to the Background Art Director.
Anthro Appreciation (Personal Portfolio Project) at Self-Directed
January 1, 2021 - PresentDesigning backgrounds, props, and characters for a personal portfolio project representing various countries and cultures. Visual development artist seeking full-time or freelance opportunities in background or prop design.
Concept Artist at JUNO
July 1, 2025 - PresentDesigning line art and color concepts for 2D backgrounds on an indie animated fantasy series. Receiving feedback from series creator on each asset creation step. Designing props and backgrounds for the upcoming animated short Little Wolf. Interpreting script and storyboards for sketches, turnarounds, and flat color tests for background assignments. Integrating feedback from Background Head on design drafts through Discord; updating final files on Google Drive after approval.
Production Intern at Loud House Production Art Team
November 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025Gathered and recorded new and archived art files for storyboard and outs and design breakdowns to support Loud House production art team. Created PDFs of art files for art and production teams to reference.
2D Concept Artist
February 1, 2025 - PresentCreating detailed 2D concept sketches for backgrounds and props to be featured in animated shorts and interactive educational games. Collaborating closely with 3D Artists, offering clear visual direction and constructive feedback to support accurate 3D translations.
Anthro Appreciation at Anthro Appreciation
January 1, 2021 - PresentDesigning backgrounds, props, characters for a personal portfolio project representing various countries in the world with overlooked cultures. Visual development artists seeking full-time or freelance employment in background or prop design. Looking to be part of a creative team that is passionate about visual storytelling for diverse viewpoints.
Production Intern at Loud House Production
November 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025Gathered and recorded new and archived art files for storyboard outs and design breakdowns to provide for Loud House production and art teams. Created PDFs of art files for art and production team reference.
Junior Concept Artist at Little Wolf (Indie Animated Series)
July 1, 2025 - PresentDesigned line art and color concepts for 2D backgrounds on an indie animated fantasy series. Received and incorporated feedback from the series creator on asset creation. Designed props and backgrounds for the upcoming animated short. Creatively interpreted storyboards for sketches, turnarounds, and flat color tests for props and background assignments. Integrated feedback from Background Head on design drafts and updated final files on Discord and Google Drive.
Education
BFA at California State University, Fullerton
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020BFA at California State University, Fullerton
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020BFA at California State University, Fullerton
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020BFA, Entertainment Art/Animation at California State University, Fullerton
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
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