April Connors Ramirez

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator and Author
January 1, 2012 - Present
Freelance illustration and authorial work on diverse projects including comics, editorial illustration, and instructional content; published pieces and ongoing personal projects.
Figure Drawing Instructor
January 1, 2012 - Present
Teach figure drawing techniques and studio practice to students.
Figure Drawing Instructor at University of California Los Angeles, Melnitz School of Theatre Film and Television
January 1, 2021 - Present
Figure drawing instruction for theatre/film/television students.
Instructor at Gnomon School of Visual Effects
January 1, 2013 - Present
Teaching figure drawing and foundational art skills to visual effects students; contributed to curriculum.
Storyboard Artist/Illustrator at Netflix Animation
January 1, 2022 - Present
Contributed storyboard art and visual development for Netflix animation projects.
Animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios
December 31, 2022 - October 17, 2025
Worked on animation productions, contributing to character design, layout, and storytelling.
Animator at Warner Animation Group
December 31, 2020 - October 17, 2025
Animation contributions for feature projects; collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.
Guild Member Training at EIDO, Professional Training for Guild Member
January 1, 2018 - Present
Professional training program for guild members.
Instructor at Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
January 1, 2018 - Present
Figurative art instruction and studio teaching.
Illustrator at The Mill
January 1, 2018 - October 17, 2025
Illustration work for The Mill.
Instructor at Otis College of Art and Design, Fashion Department
January 1, 2016 - October 17, 2025
Teaching roles within the fashion department.
Instructor at 3Kicks Fine Art Studio
January 1, 2015 - October 17, 2025
Art instruction and workshops.
Guest Lecturer at Hong Kong, China
January 1, 2011 - October 17, 2025
International guest lectures; delivered talks on drawing and illustration.
Drawing/Painting Instructor at Chiapas, Mexico
January 1, 2011 - October 17, 2025
Drawing and painting instruction for local students.

Education

Training in Fashion Drawing/Illustration at Miguel Angel Reyes
January 1, 2014 - October 17, 2025
Concept Design Academy at Concept Design Academy
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
3Kicks Art Studio at 3Kicks Art Studio
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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