I am Rin Bigelow, a freelance animator based in Detroit, MI. I have expertise in 2D animation and have co-directed a looped animated short, collaborating with a small team to bring creative projects to life. Currently, I am working as a mail clerk, handling incoming and outgoing mail and resolving resident concerns, while continuing to refine my animation skills. With a Bachelor’s degree in Entertainment Arts: Animation from the College for Creative Studies, I have gained international experience through a study abroad program in Japan, where I explored Japanese entertainment culture and applied this knowledge to several class projects. I am fluent in Adobe Creative Suite programs and highly skilled in Toon Boom Harmony, Maya, ZBrush, and other industry-standard tools.

Rin Bigelow

I am Rin Bigelow, a freelance animator based in Detroit, MI. I have expertise in 2D animation and have co-directed a looped animated short, collaborating with a small team to bring creative projects to life. Currently, I am working as a mail clerk, handling incoming and outgoing mail and resolving resident concerns, while continuing to refine my animation skills. With a Bachelor’s degree in Entertainment Arts: Animation from the College for Creative Studies, I have gained international experience through a study abroad program in Japan, where I explored Japanese entertainment culture and applied this knowledge to several class projects. I am fluent in Adobe Creative Suite programs and highly skilled in Toon Boom Harmony, Maya, ZBrush, and other industry-standard tools.

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I am Rin Bigelow, a freelance animator based in Detroit, MI. I have expertise in 2D animation and have co-directed a looped animated short, collaborating with a small team to bring creative projects to life. Currently, I am working as a mail clerk, handling incoming and outgoing mail and resolving resident concerns, while continuing to refine my animation skills.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Entertainment Arts: Animation from the College for Creative Studies, I have gained international experience through a study abroad program in Japan, where I explored Japanese entertainment culture and applied this knowledge to several class projects. I am fluent in Adobe Creative Suite programs and highly skilled in Toon Boom Harmony, Maya, ZBrush, and other industry-standard tools.

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Work Experience

Co-Director (Class Project) at College for Creative Studies
May 1, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Co-directed a looped fifteen-second 2D animated short in a group of five people as part of a class project.
Mail Clerk at College for Creative Studies
September 1, 2022 - Present
Handled incoming and outgoing mail using a computer system. Resolved any resident concerns and/or questions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Entertainment Arts: Animation at College for Creative Studies
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Associate Art Degree (Incomplete) at Jackson College
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021

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Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services