Hi, I’m Ginger Chanfrau, a 3D character artist and animator based in Redmond, Washington. I’m pursuing an MFA in Digital Art and Animation at DigiPen, where I explore character design across archaic, classical, and contemporary styles, grounded in research and cultural context. I enjoy crafting beings with thoughtful anatomy, expressive motion, and believable textures. In addition to design, I contribute to production pipelines as an animator and concept artist, developing style guides, color scripts, and robust rendering methods. My award-winning work on The Little Rat and my roles mentoring peers in DigiPen classrooms have reinforced my collaborative spirit and commitment to clear, professional presentation of creative work.…

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Hi, I’m Ginger Chanfrau, a 3D character artist and animator based in Redmond, Washington. I’m pursuing an MFA in Digital Art and Animation at DigiPen, where I explore character design across archaic, classical, and contemporary styles, grounded in research and cultural context. I enjoy crafting beings with thoughtful anatomy, expressive motion, and believable textures. In addition to design, I contribute to production pipelines as an animator and concept artist, developing style guides, color scripts, and robust rendering methods. My award-winning work on The Little Rat and my roles mentoring peers in DigiPen classrooms have reinforced my collaborative spirit and commitment to clear, professional presentation of creative work.…

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Hi, I’m Ginger Chanfrau, a 3D character artist and animator based in Redmond, Washington. I’m pursuing an MFA in Digital Art and Animation at DigiPen, where I explore character design across archaic, classical, and contemporary styles, grounded in research and cultural context. I enjoy crafting beings with thoughtful anatomy, expressive motion, and believable textures.

In addition to design, I contribute to production pipelines as an animator and concept artist, developing style guides, color scripts, and robust rendering methods. My award-winning work on The Little Rat and my roles mentoring peers in DigiPen classrooms have reinforced my collaborative spirit and commitment to clear, professional presentation of creative work.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Artist at Obscure Tree Firm
January 1, 2016 - April 1, 2026
Modeling and texturing playable models for the gameplay.
Animator / Concept Artist at Pipeline Pilots
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Platform tested Toon Boom Harmony as an animation software; Created Style Guide for the film and updated it using Google Slides; Collaborated with the story/environment lead on animation planning and the color script; Animated proof-of-concept, rough and rendered shots on assigned shots, and rendered other animators’ shots, setting the standard method for rendering animation.
Student TA/Tutor at DigiPen Institute of Technology
May 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Tutor in the Academic Support Lab, help with art projects and essays, provide guidance on various programs, and advise on portfolio work; assist the 2D Digital Art class and professor with guidance during lessons on using Photoshop and similar programs; help students with assignments; assist the professor and team of the junior film project class to format the master light scene, update the color script, and render scenes.
Animator / Concept Artist at The Little Rat (Film Project) – The Pipeline Pilots, DigiPen Institute of Technology
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Designed and maintained the film's style guide; collaborated with story and environment leads to develop color script and animation plan; animated rough and final shots; established and documented the standard rendering method adopted by the full team; piloted Toon Boom Harmony as production animation tool.
Academic Support Lab Tutor at DigiPen Institute of Technology
May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Tutored students across art projects, written essays, and software applications including Photoshop, Maya, and Substance Painter; advised students on portfolio development and professional presentation of creative work; tracked and reported tutoring sessions to measure progress.
Student TA — 2D Digital Art Class at DigiPen Institute of Technology
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Assisted professor during class sessions, fielding student questions on Photoshop tools and techniques; held office hours outside of class to provide additional support on assignments.
Student TA — Junior Film Project Class at DigiPen Institute of Technology
March 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Formatted the master light scene and updated the color script for a junior student production; rendered final scenes and provided technical support to the student team and supervising professor.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at DigiPen Institute of Technology
September 3, 2019 - April 21, 2023
Related course work: Project management, concept art, animation, 3D modelling
High School Degree at Harrison Preparatory
August 24, 2015 - June 21, 2019
Additional degree: International Baccalaureate Degree
Masters of Fine Arts in Digital Art and Animation at DigiPen Institute of Technology
September 3, 2024 - April 24, 2026
Master of Fine Arts in Digital Art and Animation at DigiPen Institute of Technology
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Art and Animation at DigiPen Institute of Technology
September 1, 2019 - April 1, 2023
Master of Fine Arts in Digital Art and Animation at DigiPen Institute of Technology
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Art and Animation at DigiPen Institute of Technology
September 1, 2019 - April 1, 2023

Qualifications

Microsoft Office Suite
June 17, 2016
I got a certificate in Microsoft Office Suite in high school.
The Rookie Awards Excellence Award
January 1, 2023 - July 3, 2026
The People’s Choice Award
January 1, 2023 - July 3, 2026
Imaginary Mind: Best Short Student Film
January 1, 2023 - July 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education
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