Sara Staudt

Caricature Artist at Richmond Illustration

Draw live caricatures in a timely manner, using an airbrush for color; engage with customers in a friendly manner and answer any questions.

Storyboard Artist (Contract) at Quantum 5

Prepare thumbnail sketches, finalize storyboards, and edit animatics to audio; collaborate with Lead Artists and Scriptwriters for reviews, and implement feedback; ensure content met quality standards, technical requirements, and curriculum goals; participate in weekly meetings and update the Art team on progress.

Digital Artist at Third Pie Studios

Designed game assets and character turnarounds for Ages of Catharia; communicate with directors and other artists for critique and feedback.

2D Animator at MAKE

Created rough keyframes and in-between animation based on storyboards and timing charts. Cleaned up rough animations based on style frames. Communicated regularly with lead artist to ensure quality and consistency.

2D Animator (Freelance) at MAKE

Create rough keyframe and in-between animation based on storyboards and timing charts; Clean up rough animations based on style frames; Communicate regularly with lead artist to ensure quality and consistency.

2D Animator at Universal Phoenix Group LLC

Created a variety of animations for promotional material. Collaborated with directors to ensure their promotional criteria is met.

2D Animator at Universal Phoenix Group LLC Internship

Create a variety of animations for promotional material; Collaborate with directors to ensure their promotional criteria is met.

Freelance Artist & Animator at Self-employed

Create artwork, storyboards, and animation to fit my client's needs. Custom animations for YouTube videos, live stream assets, advertisements, and educational content. Organize shotlists for larger projects to update clients on overall project progress. Involves long-distance communication and teamwork with various individuals and companies.

Freelance Artist & Animator at Self-Employed (Freelance)

Create artwork, storyboards, and animation to fit clients' needs; custom animations for YouTube videos, live stream assets, advertisements, and educational content; organize shot lists for larger projects to update clients on overall project progress; involves long-distance communication and teamwork with various individuals and companies.

Production Assistant at Northwestern Productions

Operated audio recording during on-site productions.

Animator at Disciple Science

Designed storyboards, animated videos, and edited scenes; Worked with director for reviews and to discuss script overviews.