Hi, I’m Michelle Shumaker, a 2D animator and character designer studying at SCAD. I love crafting expressive characters, props, and environments, and I’ve contributed rough animation, cleanups, coloring, and compositing across projects like Hunting Grounds and The Moon Stole My Stripes. I enjoy collaborating in cross-disciplinary teams on SCADPRO, Mayo Clinic projects, and local art initiatives, always aiming to tell engaging stories with clear timing and friendly visuals. Outside of animation, I design merchandise, manage small production runs, and help build a brand presence through promotional materials and social media. I’m proficient with Toon Boom Harmony, Maya, the Adobe Creative Suite, and a range of 2D and 3D workflows, and I’m excited to bring energy and storytelling to new animation teams.

Michelle Shumaker

Hi, I’m Michelle Shumaker, a 2D animator and character designer studying at SCAD. I love crafting expressive characters, props, and environments, and I’ve contributed rough animation, cleanups, coloring, and compositing across projects like Hunting Grounds and The Moon Stole My Stripes. I enjoy collaborating in cross-disciplinary teams on SCADPRO, Mayo Clinic projects, and local art initiatives, always aiming to tell engaging stories with clear timing and friendly visuals. Outside of animation, I design merchandise, manage small production runs, and help build a brand presence through promotional materials and social media. I’m proficient with Toon Boom Harmony, Maya, the Adobe Creative Suite, and a range of 2D and 3D workflows, and I’m excited to bring energy and storytelling to new animation teams.

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Hi, I’m Michelle Shumaker, a 2D animator and character designer studying at SCAD. I love crafting expressive characters, props, and environments, and I’ve contributed rough animation, cleanups, coloring, and compositing across projects like Hunting Grounds and The Moon Stole My Stripes. I enjoy collaborating in cross-disciplinary teams on SCADPRO, Mayo Clinic projects, and local art initiatives, always aiming to tell engaging stories with clear timing and friendly visuals.

Outside of animation, I design merchandise, manage small production runs, and help build a brand presence through promotional materials and social media. I’m proficient with Toon Boom Harmony, Maya, the Adobe Creative Suite, and a range of 2D and 3D workflows, and I’m excited to bring energy and storytelling to new animation teams.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

at WELL CORE
August 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Owner at KTNINC
May 1, 2022 - Present
Manage business operations, product development, sales, inventory, and customer service. Develop promotional materials and build a social media presence to drive brand awareness. KTNInc offers merchandise of self-designed art.
Team Member at SCADPRO X Mayo Clinic
September 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Team collaboration in researching, ideation, and prototyping through UX, illustration, graphic design, and animation. Weekly feedback sessions navigated challenges and strengthened teamwork. Participated in programs that gave back to the community through activities such as food and clothing drives or homeless shelter renovations.
Lead Animator at Cosmos Cuisine
February 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Designed characters, directed and provided rough character animation, cleaning, colouring, and compositing.
Animator at Overgrown
March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Provided rough character animation.
Animator at Whittle Me This
March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Provided rough character animation.
Character Designer / Animator at Luenna: School of the Magi
March 1, 2025 - Present
Provided rough and cleaned character and effect animation, character design, and environmental design.
Animator / Character Designer at Hunting Grounds
March 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Designed characters, props, and backgrounds; rough character animation, cleaning, coloring, and compositing; edited clips and refined timing.
Art Program Participant at Governor’s School Art Program at Middle Tennessee State University
January 1, 2020 - Present
Participant at Governor’s School Art Program at Middle Tennessee State University
January 1, 2020 - Present
Participated in a statewide art program; engaged in advanced art activities in Murfreesboro, TN.
at Overgrown
March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Provided rough character animation.
at Whittle Me This
March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Provided rough character animation.
at Luena: School of the Magi
March 1, 2025 - Present
Provided rough and cleaned character and effect animation, character design, and environmental design.

Education

at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026
at Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026

Qualifications

Dean’s List
January 1, 2022 - February 24, 2026
Dean’s List
January 1, 2022 - February 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Gaming, Professional Services