I am a recent graduate with a BFA in animation specializing in character and creature animation for films, games, and apps in both 3D and 2D formats. I am passionate about animation production across various media and eager to contribute my skills and creativity to professional projects. My experience includes collaborating on educational ASL animation projects and leading teams to create award-winning cinematic films with expressive characters. I excel in using tools like Autodesk Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine 5, and Toon Boom Harmony, and enjoy working collaboratively in team environments to produce high-quality animations that connect with audiences. Continuously improving and expanding my skillset, I am enthusiastic about bringing stories and characters to life in creative and innovative ways.

Catherine Hearn

I am a recent graduate with a BFA in animation specializing in character and creature animation for films, games, and apps in both 3D and 2D formats. I am passionate about animation production across various media and eager to contribute my skills and creativity to professional projects. My experience includes collaborating on educational ASL animation projects and leading teams to create award-winning cinematic films with expressive characters. I excel in using tools like Autodesk Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine 5, and Toon Boom Harmony, and enjoy working collaboratively in team environments to produce high-quality animations that connect with audiences. Continuously improving and expanding my skillset, I am enthusiastic about bringing stories and characters to life in creative and innovative ways.

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I am a recent graduate with a BFA in animation specializing in character and creature animation for films, games, and apps in both 3D and 2D formats. I am passionate about animation production across various media and eager to contribute my skills and creativity to professional projects. My experience includes collaborating on educational ASL animation projects and leading teams to create award-winning cinematic films with expressive characters.

I excel in using tools like Autodesk Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine 5, and Toon Boom Harmony, and enjoy working collaboratively in team environments to produce high-quality animations that connect with audiences. Continuously improving and expanding my skillset, I am enthusiastic about bringing stories and characters to life in creative and innovative ways.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Junior Character Animator at Jubilee Studios
May 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated remotely with a team of five animators to create quality character animation demonstrating various American Sign Language signs for the Small Talk App. Worked towards building a 2,000-sign ASL database for educational use. Utilized Autodesk Maya with MG Picker and Studio Library plugins and Unreal Engine 5 to produce and test real-time sign animations. Maintained regular communication with an industry veteran project lead and team members for skill improvement and project alignment.
Animation Lead at Ball State University
December 31, 2024 - September 4, 2025
Led a team of eight animators to deliver a cinematic 3-minute senior film titled VIO 18, which won Best Action Award at the Frog Baby Film Festival 2025. Coordinated thrice-weekly in-person meetings to track over 100 shots using Google Sheets, provide creative and technical direction, answer questions, and ensure timely completion. Developed team management, time management, and interpersonal communication skills through this leadership role.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts/Animation at Ball State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet