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I am Jessica Gray, a dedicated 2D Animator and Illustrator with a passion for creating visually engaging content. Over the years, I have honed my skills in animation, character design, and background painting, contributing to various projects from academic films to professional freelance work. I enjoy blending traditional art techniques with digital tools to bring stories and environments to life.
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Work Experience
Graduate Instructor of Record at University of Central Florida
December 31, 2024 - August 28, 2025Instructed students in 2D animation and provided grades and project feedback to character animation BFA track students. Adjusted course outlines to align with industry technology changes and academic theory advancements.
Graduate Teaching Assistant and Grader at University of Central Florida
January 1, 2025 - August 28, 2025Assisted in grading and providing feedback to students in character animation courses. Supported instructors and helped adapt course materials in line with industry trends.
Director of Background Design at Communication by Captivation
December 31, 2024 - August 28, 2025Led research and development of environments for the series 'Sirius A.I. - A Post-Apocalyptic Musical.' Managed background painting tasks from concept to clean inking and revision. Created webcomic and social media illustrations.
Motion Graphics Artist and Video Editor at Ironik Design & Post Inc.
December 31, 2020 - August 28, 2025Produced animated 2D graphics and effects according to client storyboards and brand guides. Edited various types of live action videos including promotional, instructional, and interactive content to client specifications.
Freelance Visual Artist
January 1, 2018 - PresentProvided freelance visual art services since 2018, including illustration and animation projects.
Freelance Visual Artist
January 1, 2018 - PresentWebcomic and social media illustration; 2D animation, character design, concept art, storyboarding, digital illustration, background painting, editing, effects, compositing, and portrait painting.
Presenter at Conference of Florida Graduate Schools Research Symposium
January 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025Exhibitor at UCF Enhancing Lives Showcase
January 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025Presenter at UCF Research Week
January 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025Pet Care Associate at Happy Paws Pet Resort
January 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025Graduate Instructor of Record at University of Central Florida
December 31, 2024 - September 17, 2025FA 2024 teaching role, instructed students in 2D animation and provided grades and project feedback as part of the BFA Character Animation track.
Graduate Teaching Assistant and Grader at University of Central Florida
December 31, 2025 - September 17, 20252022-2025 • Provided grades and project feedback to students in character animation BFA track; instructed students in 2D animation; adjusted past course outlines to align with changes in industry, technology, and academic theory.
Director of Background Design at Communication by Captivation
December 31, 2024 - September 17, 20252021-2024 • Sirius A.I. - A Post-Apocalyptic Musical: Research and development of environments; background painting from concept to clean inking and revisions; webcomic and social media illustration.
Freelance Visual Artist at Ironik Design & Post Inc., Avon, CT
January 1, 2018 - Present2018-present • Freelance visual artist contributing concept art and illustration across client projects.
Motion Graphics Artist and Video Editor at Ironik Design & Post Inc., Avon, CT
December 31, 2020 - September 17, 20252018-2020 • Produced animated 2D graphics and effects according to client-provided storyboards and brand guides; edited promotional, instructional, and live-action video to client specifications.
Presenter at Conference of Florida Graduate Schools Research Symposium
December 31, 2023 - September 17, 2025Presenter
Exhibitor at UCF Enhancing Lives Showcase
December 31, 2023 - September 17, 2025Exhibitor
Presenter at UCF Research Week
December 31, 2023 - September 17, 2025Presenter
Senior Pack Leader/Key Holder at Happy Paws Pet Resort
December 31, 2024 - September 17, 2025Secretary at ACM SIGGRAPH UCF
December 31, 2025 - September 17, 2025Member at Women in Animation UCF
January 1, 2023 - PresentEducation
Master of Fine Arts at University of Central Florida
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts at Endicott College
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2018Master of Fine Arts at University of Central Florida
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts at Endicott College
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025Master of Fine Arts at University of Central Florida
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts at Endicott College
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025Master of Fine Arts - Emerging Media (Animation & VFX) at University of Central Florida
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Art (2D Drawing and Painting) at Endicott College
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025Master of Fine Arts: Emerging Media-Animation & VFX at University of Central Florida
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts: Studio Art- 2D Drawing and Painting at Endicott College
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025Master of Fine Arts: Emerging Media - Animation and Visual Effects at University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts: Studio Art - Drawing and Painting at Endicott College, Beverly, MA
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2018Qualifications
ACM SIGGRAPH UCF Secretary
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024ACM SIGGRAPH UCF
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Women in Animation UCF
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
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