Riley McMillan

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Hello, my name is Riley! I have a BFA in Animation and Fine Arts and am passionate about background paint, illustration, and art.

About

Hello, my name is Riley! I have a BFA in Animation and Fine Arts and am passionate about background paint, illustration, and art. I love painting backgrounds and scenes with dramatic compositions and textures!

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Work experience· 7 roles

Animation and Studio Support Intern · Bang Zoom! StudiosJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Designed props for Baby Einstein YouTube series; Managed front desk operations supporting daily workflow, talent check-ins, scheduling coordination, and inventory tracking; Produced loop-counts and formatted audition sides for studio projects.

Digital Arts Instructor Intern · Laverne EducationJun 2025 – Aug 2025 · 3 mos

Facilitated S.T.E.A.M curriculum and activities for groups of 20+ children. Organized talent shows and art galleries for students and parents. Led student check-ins and check-outs.

Digital Arts Instructor Intern · Lavner EducationJun 2025 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Facilitated STEAM curriculum and activities for groups of 20+ children, organized talent shows and art galleries for students and parents, led student check-ins and check-outs.

Director / Production Designer (Senior Thesis Film) · Senior Thesis FilmJan 2025 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo
2D Graphics Animation (Student Live-Action Short Films) · Student Live-Action Short FilmsSep 2024 – Dec 2024 · 4 mos
Background Painter / 2D Animator (Junior Class Short Film) · Junior Class Short FilmSep 2024 – Dec 2024 · 4 mos
Member Services and Child Care Provider · Villa Sport Athletic ClubJan 2022 – Jan 2026 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Education

BFA in Animation and Fine Arts · Chapman University, Dodge College of Film & Media Arts2030 – 2026
Visual Storytelling Summer School · GOBELINS Paris Visual Storytelling Summer School2024 – 2026
BFA in Animation and Fine Arts · Chapman University (Dodge College of Film & Media Arts)2022 – 2026
Summer School · GoBelin Paris Visual Storytelling2024

Certifications and awards

Vice President of Women in Animation (WIA) Chapman2025 – 2026
Provost and Dean’s Scholar List2022 – 2026

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