Hello! My name is Cynthia Cooper and I have over a decade of experience working in the animation industry. I've created animations for Film, Web Series, Games, VR and AR experiences and Amusement Park Attractions using 2d and 3d animation software. Recently, I've been leading a team of worldwide animators for the last three years. I've worked with outsource and internal animation teams as well as being the touchstone contact for clients to discuss brand identity and animation implementation. I've worked with industry standard and proprietary engines, animation software, and project management software, as well as giving actionable feedback on the development of these systems. I've managed servers and file distribution between developers and animators and have a clear history of meeting deadlines and keeping on top of multiple short deadline turnaround times. Please consider me for all of your animation creation, leadership, and project management needs! I look forward to working with you!

Cynthia Cooper

Hello! My name is Cynthia Cooper and I have over a decade of experience working in the animation industry. I've created animations for Film, Web Series, Games, VR and AR experiences and Amusement Park Attractions using 2d and 3d animation software. Recently, I've been leading a team of worldwide animators for the last three years. I've worked with outsource and internal animation teams as well as being the touchstone contact for clients to discuss brand identity and animation implementation. I've worked with industry standard and proprietary engines, animation software, and project management software, as well as giving actionable feedback on the development of these systems. I've managed servers and file distribution between developers and animators and have a clear history of meeting deadlines and keeping on top of multiple short deadline turnaround times. Please consider me for all of your animation creation, leadership, and project management needs! I look forward to working with you!

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Hello!
My name is Cynthia Cooper and I have over a decade of experience working in the animation industry. I’ve created animations for Film, Web Series, Games, VR and AR experiences and Amusement Park Attractions using 2d and 3d animation software.

Recently, I’ve been leading a team of worldwide animators for the last three years. I’ve worked with outsource and internal animation teams as well as being the touchstone contact for clients to discuss brand identity and animation implementation. I’ve worked with industry standard and proprietary engines, animation software, and project management software, as well as giving actionable feedback on the development of these systems. I’ve managed servers and file distribution between developers and animators and have a clear history of meeting deadlines and keeping on top of multiple short deadline turnaround times.

Please consider me for all of your animation creation, leadership, and project management needs! I look forward to working with you!

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Lead Animator / Animation Project Manager at The Sandbox
September 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Fully remote — Led internal animation projects for the team, managed Jira sprints, tracked bug reports, and coordinated QA with Art Director. Facilitated asset retrieval with the modeling team and collaborated with the Lead Animator to deliver successful projects. Reviewed and QA-tested animations before asset delivery. Coordinated with Clients and Producers to tailor bespoke IP animations to brand specs.
Lead Avatar Collections Animator at The Sandbox
March 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Fully remote — Directed multiple outsource teams and partner studios to develop animated assets for IP-specific avatars in multiple styles (cartoony and realistic). Supervised outsourcing, provided critique, assigned tasks, tested implementations, and prepared proposals and final presentations for IP review. Reported to Producers. Troubleshot bugs. Used proprietary software. Mentored intern.
Senior Animator at The Sandbox
May 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Fully remote — Developed animated assets (default avatars, IP-specific characters and props) and implemented testing in the game engine. Reported to Lead Animator and coordinated with outsourced animators on task critique. Created and implemented an IK-based face system for stylized rigs and helped develop an automated task request system for the animation team. Used proprietary software.
Animator at The Sandbox
January 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Fully remote — Created animated assets for default avatars, IP-specific characters and props, as well as internal default animations. Used proprietary software.
Animator at Theory Studios
March 1, 2020 - September 29, 2025
Fully remote — Developed animated assets for mobile and PC games, AR/VR experiences, and various video projects using keyframe animation and MoCap. Collaborated with technical artists for rig feedback. Used Blender with proprietary tools; light Unity and Unreal Engine experience.
Freelance Animator at Various Clientele
July 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Freelance animator delivering animation services for various clients; projects across games, apps, and media, with emphasis on character animation, rigs, and general motion.
Illustration Manager at Lootstorm Entertainment
April 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025
In-office illustration management role overseeing pipelines, client communications, and project delivery for illustration assets.

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Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Other
    paper Demo Reel - The Sandbox 2023

    A demo reel of projects I personally animated for The Sandbox in 2023.
    I led and directed the production of these emotes from conceptualization to completion and delivery to the client.
    Was promoted to leadership after these projects wrapped.