Hi, I’m Sia Garg, a 3D generalist, character animator, and director based in New York. I specialize in end-to-end animation pipelines, from initial concepts and storyboards through modeling, rigging, animation, lighting, and compositing to final delivery. I thrive on independent projects with strong creative ownership and enjoy collaborating in team settings to bring ideas to life on a tight schedule. I graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation at Ringling College (class of 2026), continually expanding my technical toolkit and storytelling abilities. In addition to academic work, I freelance on campaigns and contribute to campus initiatives, always aiming to grow as an artist and storyteller.

SIA GARG

Hi, I’m Sia Garg, a 3D generalist, character animator, and director based in New York. I specialize in end-to-end animation pipelines, from initial concepts and storyboards through modeling, rigging, animation, lighting, and compositing to final delivery. I thrive on independent projects with strong creative ownership and enjoy collaborating in team settings to bring ideas to life on a tight schedule. I graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation at Ringling College (class of 2026), continually expanding my technical toolkit and storytelling abilities. In addition to academic work, I freelance on campaigns and contribute to campus initiatives, always aiming to grow as an artist and storyteller.

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Hi, I’m Sia Garg, a 3D generalist, character animator, and director based in New York. I specialize in end-to-end animation pipelines, from initial concepts and storyboards through modeling, rigging, animation, lighting, and compositing to final delivery. I thrive on independent projects with strong creative ownership and enjoy collaborating in team settings to bring ideas to life on a tight schedule.

I graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation at Ringling College (class of 2026), continually expanding my technical toolkit and storytelling abilities. In addition to academic work, I freelance on campaigns and contribute to campus initiatives, always aiming to grow as an artist and storyteller.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Director & Lead Animator at Ringling College
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Sole artist on a 2-minute animated short: responsible for story, storyboards, visual development, character modeling, rigging, animation, lighting, compositing, and final delivery. Managed concurrent production stages independently, balancing creative quality against deadlines across a 16-month pipeline. Demonstrated full creative and technical ownership from concept through post-production.
3D Generalist - Academic Production Projects at Ringling College
January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2026
Produced 10–20 second narrative animations end-to-end: concept, modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, and compositing — entirely solo. Executed all work across the full CG pipeline using Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter, ZBrush, and Premiere Pro. Selected for the Best of Ringling Reel (2024), recognizing top student output across all majors.
Freelance Animator at Sukarma Foundation
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Developed storyboards and a short-form animation for a public health awareness campaign targeting rural communities. Managed the full production pipeline independently: concept, dialogue, animation blocking, and delivery.
Student Worker at Ringling College - Career Services
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Designed social media content for events and promotions; assisted students with resume and portfolio reviews. Coordinated logistics for career fairs and campus events, managing scheduling and on-site setup.
Freshman Senator & Committee Chair at Ringling College Student Government
August 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Chaired the Art Supply & Bookstore Committee — led a team to revamp the campus store's accessibility and visibility through promotional campaigns. Represented freshman class interests, coordinating with administration on campus-wide issues.
Art Volunteer at Gocio Elementary School
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Designed and led weekly art sessions for PreK students, building a curriculum that combined creative expression with critical thinking.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Computer Animation at Ringling College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

Presidential Scholarship for Computer Animation
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Best of Ringling Reel | President's List
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Best Pupil Award - Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet