I am a graphic artist and animator with a two-year professional background in illustration, graphic design, comic creation, and animation collaboration. I’m passionate about bringing creative visions to life and collaborating with teams to tell engaging visual stories. I’m proficient in industry-standard software including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects), Clip Studio Paint, Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro, Microsoft Word, Autodesk Maya and Inventor, and Blender. I enjoy sketching, painting, and crafting animation to translate ideas into compelling visuals.…

Dylan Costello

I am a graphic artist and animator with a two-year professional background in illustration, graphic design, comic creation, and animation collaboration. I’m passionate about bringing creative visions to life and collaborating with teams to tell engaging visual stories. I’m proficient in industry-standard software including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects), Clip Studio Paint, Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro, Microsoft Word, Autodesk Maya and Inventor, and Blender. I enjoy sketching, painting, and crafting animation to translate ideas into compelling visuals.…

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I am a graphic artist and animator with a two-year professional background in illustration, graphic design, comic creation, and animation collaboration. I’m passionate about bringing creative visions to life and collaborating with teams to tell engaging visual stories.

I’m proficient in industry-standard software including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects), Clip Studio Paint, Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro, Microsoft Word, Autodesk Maya and Inventor, and Blender. I enjoy sketching, painting, and crafting animation to translate ideas into compelling visuals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Animator Intern at Slapstick Entertainment
May 1, 2025 - November 8, 2025
Animated a thirty-second short titled 'Do A Flip' for summer production. Led an animation team to assign roles for upcoming production. Became in charge of footnote, storyboard and keyframe animation duties before assigning equal roles to the animation team. Provided constructive feedback to peers to maintain quality under deadlines.
Animator Intern at Slapstick Entertainment
May 1, 2025 - Present
Animating a thirty-second short titled “Do A Flip” as per summer production. Created video files to be sent out for the team manager’s approval. Led an animation team to assign roles for upcoming production. Managed footnote, storyboard, and keyframe animation duties before delegating roles equally. Provided constructive criticism to improve proficiency and efficiency ahead of deadlines.
Illustrator at Readeezy
August 31, 2024 - July 28, 2025
Illustrated children's book "Crush" authored by Dylan Perez. Coordinated with the author for page approvals. Collaborated with other illustrators to discuss progress and efforts. Sketched diverse characters promoting ethics of diversity among all demographics. Showcased stories addressing the disadvantaged, disabled, and people with autism.
Illustrator at Readeezy
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Illustrated children's book 'Crush' authored by Dylan Perez. Met with other illustrators to discuss progress, work, and efforts. Sketched a diverse range of characters promoting diversity among stakeholders. Showcased a story addressing the minds of the disadvantaged, disabled, and people with autism.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Rutgers University - Camden
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor's Degree in Art (Concentration in Animation) at Rutgers University - Camden, Camden, NJ
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Cartoony Animation for 3D Animators B
January 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Animation Mentor Cartoon Animation for 3D Animators
January 11, 2030 - November 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Other, Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods
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