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I’m an Animation and VFX student at Drexel University, specializing in 2D animation. I’m passionate about bringing stories to life and I enjoy refining my craft while collaborating with others in the industry. I’m well-versed in the Adobe Creative Suite and Autodesk Maya, and I’m excited to connect, grow, and contribute through animation, VFX, and real-time visualization work.…

Samuel Jiru

Animator, Visual Effects Artist, 2D Animator, +5

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I’m an Animation and VFX student at Drexel University, specializing in 2D animation. I’m passionate about bringing stories to life and I enjoy refining my craft while collaborating with others in the industry. I’m well-versed in the Adobe Creative Suite and Autodesk Maya, and I’m excited to connect, grow, and contribute through animation, VFX, and real-time visualization work.…

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I’m an Animation and VFX student at Drexel University, specializing in 2D animation. I’m passionate about bringing stories to life and I enjoy refining my craft while collaborating with others in the industry.

I’m well-versed in the Adobe Creative Suite and Autodesk Maya, and I’m excited to connect, grow, and contribute through animation, VFX, and real-time visualization work.

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Work Experience

Marketing Co-op / Promotions Designer & Animator at Marketing Co-op

September 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026

Designed and animated digital marketing assets including email banners, looping GIFs, and motion-based graphics for web, email, and sales campaigns. Produced and edited social media content across platforms (reels, stories, carousels, and static posts) optimized for platform specs and pacing while maintaining brand identity. Supported design/animation of partner-provided marketing assets for major brands such as UFC, WWE, and DAZN.

Real-Time Visualization Project (Final Project) at Drexel University

February 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025

Collaborated with team members to brainstorm and develop creative concepts for a polished real-time visualization final project. Assisted with posing models and presenting the final work. Ensured models met requirements for texturing, modeling, and UV unwrapping by adhering to deadlines.

Freelance / Client Orders Manager at Freelance

February 1, 2019 - Present

Managed client orders and maintained a high standard of customer satisfaction. Collaborated with clients to bring their creative visions to life using Adobe Photoshop and Premiere. Revised and improved designs to meet or exceed client expectations.