I am a digital arts student with a passion for visual development and design. I love turning ideas into visually engaging images and environments. I'm always looking to grow as an artist and designer, and I'm excited to start my post-grad career by collaborating with teams on creative projects. I have experience freelancing for 40+ clients, contributing to a student magazine, and designing production-ready environments for an animated short, plus marketing and branding work with UTD Animation Lab.…

Phebe Dean

I am a digital arts student with a passion for visual development and design. I love turning ideas into visually engaging images and environments. I'm always looking to grow as an artist and designer, and I'm excited to start my post-grad career by collaborating with teams on creative projects. I have experience freelancing for 40+ clients, contributing to a student magazine, and designing production-ready environments for an animated short, plus marketing and branding work with UTD Animation Lab.…

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I am a digital arts student with a passion for visual development and design. I love turning ideas into visually engaging images and environments.

I’m always looking to grow as an artist and designer, and I’m excited to start my post-grad career by collaborating with teams on creative projects. I have experience freelancing for 40+ clients, contributing to a student magazine, and designing production-ready environments for an animated short, plus marketing and branding work with UTD Animation Lab.

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Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Worked directly with 40+ clients to produce custom illustrations and ensure customer satisfaction; managed social media marketing and grew platforms to 20k+ followers on Instagram and 15k+ on Twitter; maintained online storefront, fulfilled 100+ orders, and organized shop booth at 10+ conventions; operated POS systems.
Graphics Artist at AMP: Student Magazine of UTD
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed graphics in collaboration with article writers; managed quick turnarounds and edited designs per editorial feedback.
Environment Designer at UTD Animation Lab
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed production-ready environments and props for a 3D animated short, including turnarounds and texture sheets; followed film style and iterated designs based on lead feedback.
Marketing Team Member at UTD Animation Lab
January 1, 2026 - Present
Collaborated with marketing team to produce promotional content for social media, posters, and merchandise; developed brand identity for an animated film marketing campaign.

Education

BA at The University of Texas at Dallas
January 1, 2022 - May 20, 2026

Qualifications

National Merit Scholar
January 1, 2022 - January 23, 2026
UTD Currency Design Contest
January 1, 2023 - January 23, 2026

Industry Experience

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