Hi! I'm Ilana M. Schwartz, a passionate motion designer and animator with over a decade of experience bringing stories to life through vibrant and engaging animations. I've had the amazing opportunity to work with top companies like Disney and Nickelodeon, while also building a thriving YouTube channel with over 2 million subscribers where I share my creative journey and animations.…

Ilana M. Schwartz

Hi! I'm Ilana M. Schwartz, a passionate motion designer and animator with over a decade of experience bringing stories to life through vibrant and engaging animations. I've had the amazing opportunity to work with top companies like Disney and Nickelodeon, while also building a thriving YouTube channel with over 2 million subscribers where I share my creative journey and animations.…

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Hi! I’m Ilana M. Schwartz, a passionate motion designer and animator with over a decade of experience bringing stories to life through vibrant and engaging animations. I’ve had the amazing opportunity to work with top companies like Disney and Nickelodeon, while also building a thriving YouTube channel with over 2 million subscribers where I share my creative journey and animations.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Animator at Disney
September 1, 2019 - June 12, 2024
Produced animations for marketing teams worldwide, including on-air promos and motion graphics to support various projects and campaigns.
Content Creator at YouTube (javadoodles)
August 1, 2022 - June 12, 2024
Created and managed a YouTube channel with 1.2 million subscribers and 230 million combined views, producing engaging animated content and building a community.
Freelance Animation Director at Starbucks Coffee Co.
May 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Directed and animated a short for Starbucks’ internal barista training program, enhancing training materials through animation.
3D Artist at HALON Entertainment/FOX Labs
February 1, 2019 - April 30, 2019
Worked on a confidential NDA project involving previs and layout using Maya and Unreal Engine.
Designer/Animator at Starburns Industries
February 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Designed and animated various projects contributing to the studio’s creative output.
2D Animator (Freelance) at DreamWorks TVA
February 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
Contributed freelance 2D animation work for television projects.
2D Animator (Freelance) at Walt Disney Imagineering
May 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Produced freelance 2D animation for special park attractions and proof of concept projects.
3D Artist (Fulltime) at Nickelodeon Animation Studio
November 1, 2016 - February 28, 2018
Performed 3D animation, lighting, rigging, and rendering using Maya for various show productions.
3D Animator at Nickelodeon On-Air Promos
May 1, 2014 - August 31, 2016
Created 3D animations for brand creative using Maya, After Effects, and Cinema 4D.

Education

BFA at RIT, Rochester, NY
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Software & Internet

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