Delaney Traynor

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I am a professional, qualified character animator and illustrator with over 6 years of experience specializing in 2D animation, illustration, graphic design, brand development, and social media design.

About

I am a professional, qualified character animator and illustrator with over 6 years of experience specializing in 2D animation, illustration, graphic design, brand development, and social media design. My work spans children’s media and educational content, studio productions, government contracts, and freelance projects. I am detail-oriented and enthusiastic, thriving in collaborative and creative environments with opportunities for learning and growth.

Throughout my career, I have developed strong skills in character animation, illustration, and design, and I’ve successfully managed projects from concept through to final delivery. I enjoy working closely with clients and teams to create meaningful and engaging content that meets precise specifications and drives impact.

  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Government
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services

Projects · 1

Work experience· 4 roles

Character Animator, Illustrator · Rocky Mountain PBSOct 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs

Designed, illustrated, rigged, and animated unique characters from scratch according to client specifications. Created customer and patient-facing content for Delta Dental information campaign. Led and contributed to design direction of corporate grant-sponsored projects. Developed and implemented animation pipeline including concept art, storyboards, color and value studies, character designs, rough and fine cuts. Incorporated critique from clients, community, stakeholders, and content teams. Directed multi-language voiceover artists to increase engagement across demographics. Self-managed tasking to deliver milestones timely for TV and web airing. Edited video, audio, and motion graphics in Adobe Suite to create final TV spots.

Designer, Animator, Media Specialist · Tipping Point Corp.Sep 2022 – Aug 2025 · 3 yrs

Developed multicultural learning presentations for U.S. government contracts. Created illustrated assets, animation, and motion design under tight deadlines. Used Adobe Creative Suite extensively. Designed social media and video content adhering to brand guidelines. Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines while maintaining productivity.

Faculty Animation Instructor · University of Kansas Design DepartmentJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Lectured the required Fundamentals of Animation course for the design department. Collaborated with faculty members to build curriculum including lectures, animation demos, and critiques. Facilitated class critique of creative works for up to 40 students yearly.

Animation & Illustration Apprentice · Worker Studio AnimationMay 2020 – Aug 2025 · 5 yrs 4 mos

Education

BFA Illustration & Animation · University of Kansas College of Architecture and Design2015 – 2019

Certifications and awards

CBA Award: Certificate of Merit for Best PSA2024
Certificate of Merit2025
Heartland Emmy Nominee2025

Nominated in the Heartland Emmys for Best PSA, Best Branded Content (Short Form), and Overall Graphic Arts

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