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I’m a filmmaker at heart and a visual artist by craft—working across animation, illustration, and concept art. With formal training in both 2D and 3D animation pipelines, I specialize in visual development, character and environment design, storyboarding, and illustration. What sets me apart is my strong sense of color, mood, and storytelling. I focus on the small details that shape the bigger picture, creating visuals that don’t just look good—but feel meaningful and memorable.…I’m a filmmaker at heart and a visual artist by craft—working across animation, illustration, and concept art. With formal training in both 2D and 3D animation pipelines, I specialize in visual development, character and environment design, storyboarding, and illustration. What sets me apart is my strong sense of color, mood, and storytelling. I focus on the small details that shape the bigger picture, creating visuals that don’t just look good—but feel meaningful and memorable.

Jessica Ambadipudi

Children’s Book Illustrator, Concept Artist, Character Designer, +3

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I’m a filmmaker at heart and a visual artist by craft—working across animation, illustration, and concept art. With formal training in both 2D and 3D animation pipelines, I specialize in visual development, character and environment design, storyboarding, and illustration. What sets me apart is my strong sense of color, mood, and storytelling. I focus on the small details that shape the bigger picture, creating visuals that don’t just look good—but feel meaningful and memorable.…I’m a filmmaker at heart and a visual artist by craft—working across animation, illustration, and concept art. With formal training in both 2D and 3D animation pipelines, I specialize in visual development, character and environment design, storyboarding, and illustration. What sets me apart is my strong sense of color, mood, and storytelling. I focus on the small details that shape the bigger picture, creating visuals that don’t just look good—but feel meaningful and memorable.

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I’m a filmmaker at heart and a visual artist by craft—working across animation, illustration, and concept art. With formal training in both 2D and 3D animation pipelines, I specialize in visual development, character and environment design, storyboarding, and illustration.
What sets me apart is my strong sense of color, mood, and storytelling. I focus on the small details that shape the bigger picture, creating visuals that don’t just look good—but feel meaningful and memorable.

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Work Experience

Teaching Intern at SCAD Atlanta

September 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024

Instructed undergraduate students in visual storytelling, character design, and concept art techniques; mentored on animation and game projects; provided feedback on assignments; collaborated with faculty to design engaging lesson plans.

Character Designer (Freelance) at KA IBIZ, Pune, India

January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022

Created character designs for social media campaigns and branding; ensured cultural resonance and strong visual storytelling; collaborated with writers and art directors; delivered assets to tight deadlines.

Creative Director at Vivi5, Bangalore, India

January 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021

Led artistic direction for animation projects; oversaw concept development, asset creation and animation; managed teams of artists and designers; ensured artistic quality and consistency across campaigns.

Concept Artist & Color Script Writer at Have You Eaten (SCAD Student Film Circuit)

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Developed visual concepts, color scripts, and storyboards; contributed to environment design and art direction for a diaspora-themed student short; collaborated with directors and animators to realize the narrative.

Lead Concept Artist at Taxi

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Led concept art development for an internal SCAD showcase film; created visual language, key assets, and promotional posters; coordinated with art and animation teams.

Elementary Art Teacher at Radium Springs Elementary School

August 1, 2025 - Present

Designed and delivered an engaging elementary art curriculum; integrated drawing, painting, color theory, and visual storytelling; fostered creativity, self-expression, and foundational art skills; supported a positive classroom environment.