Hi, I'm Sophia Van Gerwen. I'm passionate about animation and character design, and I've had the opportunity to work in various creative roles, including as a character design TA and summer design intern. I love collaborating with others to bring ideas to life, whether through original short films, detailed environment designs, or improving student work. I've completed the Seneca 2D Animation program and Sheridan's Computer Animation program and am now on the hunt for creatively fulfilling work!…

Sophia Van Gerwen

Hi, I'm Sophia Van Gerwen. I'm passionate about animation and character design, and I've had the opportunity to work in various creative roles, including as a character design TA and summer design intern. I love collaborating with others to bring ideas to life, whether through original short films, detailed environment designs, or improving student work. I've completed the Seneca 2D Animation program and Sheridan's Computer Animation program and am now on the hunt for creatively fulfilling work!…

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Hi, I’m Sophia Van Gerwen. I’m passionate about animation and character design, and I’ve had the opportunity to work in various creative roles, including as a character design TA and summer design intern. I love collaborating with others to bring ideas to life, whether through original short films, detailed environment designs, or improving student work.

I’ve completed the Seneca 2D Animation program and Sheridan’s Computer Animation program and am now on the hunt for creatively fulfilling work!

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Skills

Experience Level

Character Design
Intermediate
Illustration
Intermediate
Animation
Intermediate
Short Film
Intermediate
3D Animation
Beginner

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Teaching Assistant – Character Design at Seneca Polytechnic
September 4, 2023 - April 19, 2024
• Assisted character design professor with student inquiries • Reviewed and corrected the anatomy, proportions, and design elements of students' work • Communicated with professor about student’s performance
Design Intern at House of Cool Inc.
June 6, 2023 - August 25, 2023
• Created an original short film idea complete with story beats, and pitched to a professional audience • Designed environments for story artists • Worked with professionals to hone creative skills
Projects Assistant at Farm Products Marketing Commission
June 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Designed and illustrated presentation slides. Organized, packaged and recorded important archival files for transfer. Assisted with policy and database projects.
Cashier and Store Greeter at Market Fresh
July 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021
Delivered exceptional customer service and welcomed customers while ensuring proper COVID-19 protocols. Handled cash and helped manage customer flow in fast-paced environment.
Co-op Student at Tivoli Films Inc.
March 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
Acquired knowledge of CGI, 2D and stop motion animation. Gained experience working with animation software. Created short animations, demonstrating the Principles of Animation.

Education

Ontario College Advanced Diploma at Seneca Polytechnic
September 6, 2021 - April 19, 2024
3.5 GPA
Postgraduate Certificate at Sheridan College
September 2, 2024 - June 20, 2025
3.4 GPA

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Government, Other
    Paint It!

    I was the lead character designer for my third-year Seneca group film, and created both Star (the main character), and the pigeon. I created reference sheets for hands, mouths and facial expressions, and designed all advertising posters for the film. I also helped out on the animation team.