Taylor ODonnell

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I'm Taylor O'Donnell, an artist and animator based in Chicago. I just graduated DePaul University with a Bachelors in Art and Animation.

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I’m Taylor O’Donnell, an artist and animator based in Chicago. I just graduated DePaul University with a Bachelors in Art and Animation. While I’ve learned the fundamentals of animation through my coursework, I’ve also been self-taught from a young age, experimenting with tools like Adobe, Blender, and Procreate to bring my ideas to life. DePaul allowed me to gain experience working with professors and even future employers. I have been fortunate enough to work alongside Brother Mark Elder, creating concept art and 3D modeling a statue that will end up at the St.Vincent DePaul parish in Perryville, Missouri. My goal with art is to create empowering pieces that will inspire not just my community, but young artists as well.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Other

Work experience· 9 roles

Animator (Stop Motion) · DePaul University (Project: The Drop)Apr 2026 – Apr 2026 · 1 mo

Animated and captured stop-motion sequences; ensured continuity and storytelling; composited footage with effects, color correction, and post-production enhancements.

Character Design / Concept Artist · DePaul University (Project: Coral-Up tion)Jun 2025 – Jun 2025 · 1 mo

Conceptualized and developed an original underwater fantasy story; designed the main protagonist including backstory and visual identity; produced turnaround sheets.

3D Designer / Animator · DePaul University (Class Project: Class Animation)Jun 2025 – Jun 2025 · 1 mo

Created a fully rigged Maya model of a Gummy Worm and collaborated with peers to develop a short, energetic animation emphasizing timing and character interaction.

2D Animator · DePaul University (Project: 2D Animation Collaboration)Apr 2024 – Apr 2024 · 1 mo
Stop Motion Designer/Animator · DePaul University (Project: Plastic Beach)Mar 2024 – Mar 2024 · 1 mo
3D Designer · Congregation of the Mission / DePaul UniversityMar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos
Designer / 3D Modeler · Slavery Memorial for the Congregation of the MissionMar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos
Graphic Designer · Self-Employed (Freelance Graphic Designer)Jun 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 6 mos

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Minor - Animation · DePaul University2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Arts · DePaul University2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Dean's Award for Scholastic Excellence2030 – 2026

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