I'm a designer, illustrator, and animator who can't put down my pencil! I have over 5 years of experience in 2D animation, digital illustration, and vector graphics. I'm especially interested in making children's media. See my work at sofifonzi.com…

Sofi Fonzi

I'm a designer, illustrator, and animator who can't put down my pencil! I have over 5 years of experience in 2D animation, digital illustration, and vector graphics. I'm especially interested in making children's media. See my work at sofifonzi.com…

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I’m a designer, illustrator, and animator who can’t put down my pencil! I have over 5 years of experience in 2D animation, digital illustration, and vector graphics. I’m especially interested in making children’s media. See my work at sofifonzi.com

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Language

Italian
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Hammer Theatre Center
August 1, 2022 - Present
Graphic design support for theatre productions, branding, and promotional materials; collaboration with marketing and production teams to deliver cohesive visuals.
Story Artist & Animator at Little Lamb Short Film
October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Led storyboard development and animation for a short film; translated script into visual sequences and collaborated with director to meet production deadlines.
Digital Artist at Freelance
May 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance digital artist producing illustrations, concept art, and marketing visuals; collaborating with clients to realize creative briefs and deliver polished art.
Director at Carnival Crescendo Short Film
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Led creative direction for Carnival Crescendo short film; oversaw planning, storyboard development, scripting, and production coordination.
Story Artist & Animator at Static Butterfly Short Film
March 31, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Storyboarding and animation tasks for a short film; contributed to visual storytelling and character development.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at San Jose State University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
    paper Biting Dust Short Film

    Created rough animation, timing, and pose tests; collaborated with director and crew to achieve cohesive early animation passes.

    paper Reach out and Read

    Commissioned to develop a signature campaign poster for Reach Out and Read, a national early literacy organization working directly with pediatric care providers.

    Working from the organization’s annual theme and brand guidelines, I designed a flexible vector illustration.

    The final graphic is scalable, print-ready, and optimized for both print and web while staying true to the brand.