I’m Minseo Kwon, a Computer Animation graduate from Ringling College of Art and Design with professional experience at Pixar Animation Studios and Steamroller Animation. I’m passionate about character animation and bringing personality and emotion to life through movement and acting.…

MINSEO KWON

I’m Minseo Kwon, a Computer Animation graduate from Ringling College of Art and Design with professional experience at Pixar Animation Studios and Steamroller Animation. I’m passionate about character animation and bringing personality and emotion to life through movement and acting.…

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I’m Minseo Kwon, a Computer Animation graduate from Ringling College of Art and Design with professional experience at Pixar Animation Studios and Steamroller Animation. I’m passionate about character animation and bringing personality and emotion to life through movement and acting.

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Language

Korean
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Junior Animator at Steamroller Animation
September 1, 2026 - Present
Contributing to animation product projects with a focus on character animation and production workflow collaboration.
Character Animation Intern at Pixar Animation Studios
June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026
Animated characters from Luxo, Toy Story, and Elio using Pixar’s proprietary software Presto. Worked closely with instructors and a personal mentor through regular daily reviews, incorporating Animation Department feedback. Attended production dailies for an upcoming Pixar feature film to learn the studio’s animation review and feedback process.
CG Generalist Intern at MAKE Visuals
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Animated a monster truck with realistic weight, physics, and dynamic motion. Rigged and animated six diverse animals (maggot, grasshopper, chameleon, vulture, snake, lion) for the National Wildlife Day project. Modeled, rigged, and animated a turkey character for a 10-second Thanksgiving animation (Personal project). Collaborated with a team to produce animated contents for a variety of advertisements and shorts. Worked on all parts of pipeline, including modeling, texturing, rigging, animating, and lighting using 3DS Max.
Render Wrangler at Ringling College of Art and Design
September 1, 2024 - November 11, 2025
Helped students regarding the rendering process by managing render queues, troubleshooting errors, and optimizing settings to ensure timely and efficient completion of 3D animation. Monitored render farm operations to guarantee smooth workflow and successful project output for students.
3D Animator (Remote) at Witch Company
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Created a 40-second animation introducing the virtual world, animating the main characters, sea turtles, and sharks.
3D Animator at Witch Company
May 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Animated characters and creatures for a 40-second virtual world cinematic. Created character animation cycles including walk, run, and jump. Storyboarded and animated promotional trailers.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation at Ringling College of Art and Design
August 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026
High School Diploma at Global Vision Christian School
August 1, 2016 - December 1, 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation at Ringling College of Art and Design
August 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026
High School Diploma at Global Vision Christian School, Mungyeong, Republic of Korea
August 1, 2016 - December 1, 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation at Ringling College of Art and Design
August 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026
High School Diploma at Global Vision Christian School
August 1, 2016 - December 1, 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation at Ringling College of Art and Design
August 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026
High School Diploma at Global Vision Christian School, Mungyoung, ROK
August 1, 2016 - December 1, 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation at Ringling College of Art and Design
August 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026
High School Diploma at Global Vision Christian School, Mungyoung, ROK
August 1, 2016 - December 1, 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation at Ringling College of Art and Design
August 1, 2022 - May 31, 2026

Qualifications

Rookie Awards 2024 – Industry Certificate, Rank B
August 1, 2024 - November 11, 2025
Most Outstanding Junior and Best of Ringling Awards
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Rookie of the Year | 3D Animation
August 1, 2024 - November 11, 2025
Rookie of the Year | 3D Animation
August 1, 2024 - January 19, 2026
Most Outstanding Junior in CG Animation
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Best of Ringling Award (10 Best of Ringling awards for CG animation works)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
3rd Dan in Taekwondo
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026
President’s Award & Silver Juror’s Award | Best of Ringling Annual Student Juried Exhibition
January 1, 2026 - September 24, 2026
Rookie Awards 2026 | Rookie of the Year | 3D Animation
January 1, 2026 - September 24, 2026
Most Outstanding Junior | Ringling College of Art & Design
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Best of Ringling Awards (9) | Ringling College of Art & Design
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services