I am a 2D illustrator and animation who recently graduated with an MFA in Animation & VFX from the University of Central Florida. I have extensive experience creating illustration as well as 2D animation and specialize in creating art that conveys the human condition through the lens of whimsical and colorful surreal imagery. I recently created a 2-minute thesis film for my MFA which will soon be released to film festivals. I created this film from storyboard ideation to completed animation over a three year period, and illustrated all accompanying backgrounds. All animations are drawn in Toonboom Harmony Pro and illustrations are completed in in Adobe Photoshop and Procreate for the iPad. I also have expertise in compositing within Adobe After Effects, and worked within the After Effects 3D Camera system as part of my thesis requirements. Thank you for considering my application! Please reach out if you have any further questions.

Rachel B. Sacks

I am a 2D illustrator and animation who recently graduated with an MFA in Animation & VFX from the University of Central Florida. I have extensive experience creating illustration as well as 2D animation and specialize in creating art that conveys the human condition through the lens of whimsical and colorful surreal imagery. I recently created a 2-minute thesis film for my MFA which will soon be released to film festivals. I created this film from storyboard ideation to completed animation over a three year period, and illustrated all accompanying backgrounds. All animations are drawn in Toonboom Harmony Pro and illustrations are completed in in Adobe Photoshop and Procreate for the iPad. I also have expertise in compositing within Adobe After Effects, and worked within the After Effects 3D Camera system as part of my thesis requirements. Thank you for considering my application! Please reach out if you have any further questions.

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I am a 2D illustrator and animation who recently graduated with an MFA in Animation & VFX from the University of Central Florida. I have extensive experience creating illustration as well as 2D animation and specialize in creating art that conveys the human condition through the lens of whimsical and colorful surreal imagery. I recently created a 2-minute thesis film for my MFA which will soon be released to film festivals. I created this film from storyboard ideation to completed animation over a three year period, and illustrated all accompanying backgrounds. All animations are drawn in Toonboom Harmony Pro and illustrations are completed in in Adobe Photoshop and Procreate for the iPad. I also have expertise in compositing within Adobe After Effects, and worked within the After Effects 3D Camera system as part of my thesis requirements.

Thank you for considering my application! Please reach out if you have any further questions.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

2D Animation Intern at 137Ewes Productions
June 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Created an original 2D animated skit from storyboard to realized animation, featuring a protagonist from their Book of Kopernikus comic. Collaborated with two other interns on an additional short skit, dividing tasks from storyboard to coloring to deliver a complete product. Illustrated backgrounds for individual and group animations; worked closely with supervisors to edit projects to fit the director's vision.
Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of Central Florida
August 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
Assisted professors in courses such as Visual and Story Development, Thesis Design and Storyboarding, and Intermediate Graphic Design. Led classes for Experimental Animation Workshop, provided directed, personalized feedback for student group short-film projects; guided students in artistic and technical critique of their thesis animation and storyboard; assisted professors with grading, course evaluation, and syllabus restructuring.
Instructor at Elite Animation Academy
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Taught a variety of animation summer camp courses including 2D Animation, Digital Character Design, Comics and Cartooning, and Video Editing; guided groups of students aged 8-17, helping them learn foundational animation and artistic principles; provided individualized instruction and a safe space for neurodivergent students to learn.
Design Student Technology Assistant - Motion Graphics and Graphic Design at University of Texas at Austin - Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS)
August 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022
Created animations in Adobe After Effects for UT Austin courses and advertisements, as well as animations for external clients. Designed graphics for course content, and content used within the LAITS database. Collaborated with and instructed other Student Technology Assistants; supported film and academic projects including You and Me – thesis film for MFA in Emerging Media - Animation and Visual Effects; contributed to the Orlando-based band 'Stoned Mary' music video in UCF MFA Production I & II courses.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film at University of Texas at Austin
August 18, 2018 - May 21, 2021
Masters of Fine Arts in Animation and VFX at University of Central Florida
August 21, 2022 - May 2, 2025
MFA in Emerging Media - Animation and Visual Effects at University of Central Florida
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
BS in Radio-Television-Film at University of Texas at Austin
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022
MFA in Emerging Media - Animation and Visual Effects at University of Central Florida
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
BS in Radio-Television-Film (Moody College of Communication) at University of Texas at Austin
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022

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