Available to hire
Hi I’m Raya -
I’m a visual development artist with previous experience in website design. I’m extremely passionate about drawing.
I have experience working as a character & background designer on productions, and I am well-versed in Photoshop, Procreate, Illustrator and Blender
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Character & Prop Designer at Seneca 3D Student Film
September 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Worked alongside the Art Director and Director to develop designs for an upcoming short film. Created character and prop proportions to guide modelers in the development process. Published work to ShotGrid.
Production Manager & Background Lead at Seneca 2D Student Film
September 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Created Excel sheets and tracked progress for the film. Designed layout guides for the background team.
Art Teacher/ Party Leader at Messy Pants Inc
June 1, 2024 - PresentSupervised groups of children throughout various events, while maintaining a positive atmosphere. Instructed groups of 2-15 through creative activities to build artistic skill levels. Delivered exceptional customer service by providing a fun and seamless experience for kids and parents, ensuring positive feedback and repeat business. Responsible for efficiently setting up the studio before and after events.
Teaching Assistant for Structural Drawing at Seneca Polytechnic
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Reviewed key structural principles to ensure students understand the material of the professor and the course. Provided in-depth feedback and critique of students' assignments while maintaining excellent communication.
Background Painter at Seneca 2D
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Painted background for various student films (Paint it + Cocoa D’tat). Maintained excellent communication with Art Directors.
Freelance Website Designer at Chernik Music School & Empress BlueLYS
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Communicated with clients and designed a website to advertise their business. Designed layouts and mockups to attract potential customers and highlight their experience. Updated websites seasonally, while maintaining communication with the respective owners.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Animation Specialization in Visual Development at Seneca Polytechnic
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026Qualifications
Presidents' Honours List
January 1, 2023 - May 14, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Hire a Character Designer
We have the best character designer experts on Twine. Hire a character designer in Toronto today.