My name is Sydnie Saussele and I'm a recent graduate of College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI! I have a BFA in Animation and experience in many forms of animation; 2D, 3D, stop motion, and experimental. I mainly focus on storyboarding and call myself a Storyboard Artist but I truly enjoy most steps of the animation pipeline.…

Sydnie Saussele

My name is Sydnie Saussele and I'm a recent graduate of College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI! I have a BFA in Animation and experience in many forms of animation; 2D, 3D, stop motion, and experimental. I mainly focus on storyboarding and call myself a Storyboard Artist but I truly enjoy most steps of the animation pipeline.…

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My name is Sydnie Saussele and I’m a recent graduate of College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI! I have a BFA in Animation and experience in many forms of animation; 2D, 3D, stop motion, and experimental. I mainly focus on storyboarding and call myself a Storyboard Artist but I truly enjoy most steps of the animation pipeline.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Wood Shop Assistant at College for Creative Studies Wood Shop
January 1, 2024 - Present
2024-present: CCS Wood Shop Work — Study Summer 2024; Client Commission Revision + Clean Up Animation. Fall 2023: Storyboard Class. Able to use and handle machinery comfortably; Overseen safety of individuals in the shop. CPR certified and aware of emergency procedures. Assisted in shot layouts for a ~10-minute animation. Clean up animator and background artist. Collaborated with a team to create a successful film. Learned storyboard skills from an industry professional; received valuable feedback from professor and peers.
Storyboard Class at College for Creative Studies
December 31, 2023 - September 25, 2025
Fall 2023: Storyboard Class focusing on developing storyboard skills; learned to use and handle machinery; safety awareness; CPR certified; contributed to shot layouts for animation; collaborated with classmates on a film; feedback from instructor and peers.
Senior Studio – Storyboard Thesis at College for Creative Studies
September 8, 2024 - May 14, 2025
Fall 2024 - Winter 2025: Dedicated my senior thesis to creating storyboard boards; spent class time researching, developing, and creating storyboard boards for my portfolio.

Education

BFA Animation at College for Creative Studies
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

CPR Certified
January 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other