Hello! I’m a recent graduate from Ringling College of Art and Design, where I earned my BFA in Computer Animation with a minor in Art History. I specialize in 3D character animation and am passionate about bringing compelling stories to life through expressive movement and thoughtful performance. I’m currently seeking full-time opportunities as a 3D character animator where I can contribute to a collaborative, creative team and continue to grow as an artist. Please feel free to explore my website to view my latest work, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like to connect or learn more. I’m excited to take the next step in my animation journey!

Katie Gibbs

Hello! I’m a recent graduate from Ringling College of Art and Design, where I earned my BFA in Computer Animation with a minor in Art History. I specialize in 3D character animation and am passionate about bringing compelling stories to life through expressive movement and thoughtful performance. I’m currently seeking full-time opportunities as a 3D character animator where I can contribute to a collaborative, creative team and continue to grow as an artist. Please feel free to explore my website to view my latest work, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like to connect or learn more. I’m excited to take the next step in my animation journey!

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Hello! I’m a recent graduate from Ringling College of Art and Design, where I earned my BFA in Computer Animation with a minor in Art History. I specialize in 3D character animation and am passionate about bringing compelling stories to life through expressive movement and thoughtful performance.

I’m currently seeking full-time opportunities as a 3D character animator where I can contribute to a collaborative, creative team and continue to grow as an artist. Please feel free to explore my website to view my latest work, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like to connect or learn more. I’m excited to take the next step in my animation journey!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director at Ringling College of Art and Design
December 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Created and produced all aspects of a 2 minute animated solo film under a deadline, including storyboarding, modeling, rigging, texturing, animating, lighting, compositing, editing, and marketing.
Computer Animator at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Completed five animation courses producing 10-20 second full body animations under a deadline that aim to display the traditional animation principles, storytelling, and character design. Designed, modeled, textured and rigged characters that were animated to display storytelling, emotion, body mechanics, and transfer of weight, submitted animation dailies for critique.
Storyboard Artist at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Completed four story courses creating short animatics under a deadline that explore storytelling, character development, film editing techniques and set design. Illustrated characters in storyboard sequences to establish extreme poses that convey emotion and denote storytelling moments that can be referenced for animation.
Visual Development Artist at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Completed two courses establishing the look and feel for character animation assignments, including full body personality poses and facial character expression sheets.
Tutor, Computer Animation at Ringling College of Art and Design
August 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Tutored computer animation underclassmen on a weekly basis.
Freelance Modeler and Texturer at RedCore Creative Alpine Group LLC
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Freelance modeled and textured logo.
Studio Class Instructor at Alpine Arts Center
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Taught studio classes to children and adults.
Tour Guide and Pony Ride Leader at Bearcat Stables
June 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Led tour guides on horseback through mountains and took kids on pony rides.
Director at Ringling College of Art and Design
May 31, 2025 - July 9, 2025
Created and produced all aspects of a 2 minute animated solo film under a deadline, including storyboarding, modeling, rigging, texturing, animating, lighting, compositing, editing, and marketing.
Computer Animator at Ringling College of Art and Design
May 31, 2025 - July 9, 2025
Completed five animation courses producing 10-20 second full body animations under a deadline that aim to display the traditional animation principles, storytelling, and character design. Designed, modeled, textured and rigged characters that I animated to display storytelling, emotion, body mechanics, and transfer of weight, submitted animation dailies for critique.
Storyboard Artist at Ringling College of Art and Design
December 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Completed four story courses creating short animatics under a deadline that explore storytelling, character development, film editing techniques and set design. Illustrated characters in storyboard sequences to establish extreme poses that convey emotion and denote story telling moments that can be referenced for animation.
Visual Development Artist at Ringling College of Art and Design
December 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Completed two courses establishing the look and feel for character animation assignments, including full body personality poses and facial character expression sheets.
Director at Ringling College of Art and Design
May 31, 2025 - July 9, 2025
Created and produced all aspects of a 2 minute animated solo film under a deadline, including storyboarding, modeling, rigging, texturing, animating, lighting, compositing, editing, and marketing.
Computer Animator at Ringling College of Art and Design
May 31, 2025 - July 9, 2025
Completed five animation courses producing 10-20 second full body animations under a deadline to display traditional animation principles, storytelling, and character design. Designed, modeled, textured and rigged characters that were animated to showcase storytelling, emotion, body mechanics, and transfer of weight, with regular submission of animation dailies for critique.
Storyboard Artist at Ringling College of Art and Design
December 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Completed four story courses creating short animatics under deadlines exploring storytelling, character development, film editing techniques, and set design. Illustrated characters in storyboard sequences to establish extreme poses conveying emotion and storytelling moments referenced for animation.
Visual Development Artist at Ringling College of Art and Design
December 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Completed two courses establishing the look and feel for character animation assignments, including full body personality poses and facial character expression sheets.
Studio Tutor at Ringling College of Art and Design
December 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025
Tutored computer animation underclassmen on a weekly basis.
Studio Art Instructor at Alpine Arts Center
August 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Taught studio classes to children and adults.
Freelance Modeler and Texture Artist at RedCore Creative Alpine Group LLC
August 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Freelance modeled and textured logo.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services