Hi, I'm Lydia Estepp, a passionate storyboard artist and illustrator based in Los Angeles. I graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation and a minor in Creative Writing. My portfolio can be viewed here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Previously, I worked for two years as a storyboard artist on Big City Greens at Disney Television Animation. During this time, I expanded my knowledge of storytelling, visual clarity, effective pitching techniques, and creating appealing shot compositions. I also gained invaluable experience working on a team in a real production environment, which taught me the importance of collaboration and gave me the opportunity to learn from my directors and fellow artists. I also have experience as a freelance cleanup storyboard artist for Swaybox Studios where I revised and enhanced boards for an upcoming, action-focused feature film. Before this professional experience, I studied animation at Ringling College of Art and Design. In the Computer Animation program, I was educated in every aspect of the CG pipeline including modeling, texturing, animation, lighting, and more. I also had the opportunity to direct a student film, which helped build my leadership and organizational skills. My diverse skill set makes me a well rounded artist who understands how my storyboards impact other departments down the line.

Lydia Estepp

Hi, I'm Lydia Estepp, a passionate storyboard artist and illustrator based in Los Angeles. I graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation and a minor in Creative Writing. My portfolio can be viewed here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Previously, I worked for two years as a storyboard artist on Big City Greens at Disney Television Animation. During this time, I expanded my knowledge of storytelling, visual clarity, effective pitching techniques, and creating appealing shot compositions. I also gained invaluable experience working on a team in a real production environment, which taught me the importance of collaboration and gave me the opportunity to learn from my directors and fellow artists. I also have experience as a freelance cleanup storyboard artist for Swaybox Studios where I revised and enhanced boards for an upcoming, action-focused feature film. Before this professional experience, I studied animation at Ringling College of Art and Design. In the Computer Animation program, I was educated in every aspect of the CG pipeline including modeling, texturing, animation, lighting, and more. I also had the opportunity to direct a student film, which helped build my leadership and organizational skills. My diverse skill set makes me a well rounded artist who understands how my storyboards impact other departments down the line.

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Hi, I’m Lydia Estepp, a passionate storyboard artist and illustrator based in Los Angeles. I graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation and a minor in Creative Writing.

My portfolio can be viewed here: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Previously, I worked for two years as a storyboard artist on Big City Greens at Disney Television Animation. During this time, I expanded my knowledge of storytelling, visual clarity, effective pitching techniques, and creating appealing shot compositions. I also gained invaluable experience working on a team in a real production environment, which taught me the importance of collaboration and gave me the opportunity to learn from my directors and fellow artists. I also have experience as a freelance cleanup storyboard artist for Swaybox Studios where I revised and enhanced boards for an upcoming, action-focused feature film.

Before this professional experience, I studied animation at Ringling College of Art and Design. In the Computer Animation program, I was educated in every aspect of the CG pipeline including modeling, texturing, animation, lighting, and more. I also had the opportunity to direct a student film, which helped build my leadership and organizational skills. My diverse skill set makes me a well rounded artist who understands how my storyboards impact other departments down the line.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Clean up Storyboard Artist at Swaybox Studios
April 1, 2025 - Present
Revised and enhanced existing storyboards for the upcoming stop motion feature film Dynamic Duo. Painted over existing boards to create dramatic film noir lighting and cleaned up 2D animated sequences. Consistently met deadlines as a remote freelancer and collaborated efficiently with the story team.
Cleanup Storyboard Artist at Swaybox Studios
April 1, 2025 - Present
Revised and enhanced existing storyboards for the upcoming stop motion feature film Dynamic Duo. Painted over existing boards to create dramatic film noir lighting and cleaned up 2D animated sequences. Consistently met deadlines as a remote freelancer and collaborated efficiently with the story team.
Storyboard Artist, Writer at Disney TV Animation
June 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Created and pitched storyboards for 11-minute episodes of the TV show Big City Greens. Analyzed, visualized, and edited script pages in collaboration with a board partner. Received and implemented feedback from directors, producers, and show runners.
Storyboard Artist, Writer at Disney TV Animation
June 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Created and pitched storyboards for 11-minute episodes of the TV show Big City Greens. Analyzed, visualized, and edited script pages in collaboration with a board partner. Received and implemented feedback from directors, producers, and show runners.
Storyboard Artist, CG Generalist at MAKE Animation Studios
May 1, 2022 - August 27, 2025
Participated in a 6-month workshop on a team, created a 15-second advertisement for an Airbnb client pitch. Illustrated concept art and storyboards, 3D modeled, rigged, and textured sets, characters, and props. Worked in the commercial animation pipeline to meet client demands under strict deadlines.
Short Film Director at Ringling College
May 1, 2022 - August 27, 2025
As part of a thesis class, created 'Mommy's Me Time,' a 3-minute animated short film with a partner. Pitched several ideas and implemented faculty critique to develop thumbnails into final storyboards. Demonstrated versatility by completing every stage of the pipeline, from storyboards to final animation.
Storyboard Artist, CG Generalist at MAKE Animation Studios
May 1, 2022 - August 27, 2025
Participated in a 6-month workshop on a team to create a 15-second advertisement for an Airbnb client pitch. Illustrated concept art and storyboards, 3D modeled, rigged, and textured sets, characters, and props. Worked in the commercial animation pipeline to meet client demands under strict deadlines.
Short Film Director at Ringling College
May 1, 2022 - August 27, 2025
As part of a thesis class, created Mommy’s Me Time, a 3-minute animated short film with a partner. Pitched several ideas and implemented faculty critiques to develop thumbnails into final storyboards. Demonstrated versatility by completing every stage of the pipeline, from storyboards to final animation.
Storyboarding Teaching Assistant at Ringling Pre College
August 31, 2021 - August 27, 2025
Taught two classes of high school students the fundamentals of visual storytelling, including staging, strong draftsmanship, pitching techniques, character design, and story structure. Critiqued student work, provided relevant resources, and fielded student questions in a professional manner. Followed instructions of creative supervisors, ensuring student work matched professor's expectations.
Storyboarding Teaching Assistant at Ringling Pre-College
August 1, 2021 - August 27, 2025
Taught 2 classes of high school students the fundamentals of visual storytelling, including staging, strong draftsmanship, pitching techniques, character design, and story structure. Critiqued student work, provided relevant resources, and fielded questions professionally. Followed instructions of creative supervisors to ensure student work matched professor’s expectations.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation, Minor in Creative Writing at Ringling College of Art and Design
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation at Ringling College of Art and Design
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022

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