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I’m Michelle Griffis, a concept & 3D artist based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, with a strong focus on character work, modeling, texturing, rigging, and animation. I love taking ideas from feedback-driven iteration—whether from game production or film development—and turning them into polished visual assets that match the project’s style.
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Work Experience
Barista at Starbucks
August 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026Provided customer service by greeting customers, taking orders, and preparing drinks for in-store and to-go. Maintained cleanliness in the café and supported back-of-house operations.
Shift Supervisor at Starbucks
August 1, 2025 - July 1, 2026Managed the barista team while handling administrative tasks and maintaining cash responsibility. Also performed barista duties, including taking orders, making and serving drinks for both in-store and to-go customers, while keeping the café clean and well-organized.
Independent Filmmaker at The Death of the Vampire | Thesis Film | 2025
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Conceived and executed a short film from manuscript, storyboard, and animatic through final production. Produced all visual aspects of the film and collaborated with freelance voiceover artists and composers. Integrated feedback from advisors and peers throughout the production process.
Texture Lead & Character Artist at Post Pigeon Ad | Non-Profit Organization | 2025
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Collaborated with the team to concept storyboards and animatics. Modeled and textured the pigeon character based on concept art and worked with the rigging team to support functional character performance. Textured original environmental assets and prepared them for import into Unreal Engine. Advised the modeling team on retopology and UV cutting for original environmental assets.
Concept & 3D Artist at Spatoo Jr. | Indie Game | TBA - In Production
January 1, 2025 - PresentDeveloped concept art for feedback and iteration with the development team. Built 3D modeling game assets from the concept work and in line with the project’s style.
Tutor at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025Tutored peers in digital arts programs and courses, with experience supporting students in scheduling and time management alongside project guidance.
Tutor at Pratt Institute
February 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024Tutored peers in digital arts programs and courses, with experience supporting students in scheduling and time management alongside project guidance.
Independent Filmmaker at GO DMOTHER | Short Film | 2023
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Created all visual aspects of the film and mixed audio using layered soundscape techniques built from online sources.
Bartender at Dons Bogam
July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022Managed the bar and restaurant drink orders, tracked bar inventory to ensure products stayed in stock, and maintained a clean bar area.
Sales Associate at Bloomingdales
May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021Handled in-store customer service including returns and resolving account issues. Performed sales duties and answered customer questions related to inventory.
Freelance Illustrator at Language Lizard
May 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021Created sports-themed illustrations based on drafts provided by the publisher for a picture book.
Education
BFA - 3D Animation and Motion Arts at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Minors - Literature and Writing, Philosophy at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail
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