Hi, I’m Ashten Royse. I’m a 3D animator and modeling artist based in Maryville, Tennessee. I design, model, rig, and animate props and characters for short films and student projects, with a focus on clean topology and efficient workflow. I've obtained a B.S. in Animation at Middle Tennessee State University and enjoy leading teams, organizing files, and documenting processes to keep projects on track. I love bringing stories to life through thoughtful design and collaborative production.

Royse,Ashten

Hi, I’m Ashten Royse. I’m a 3D animator and modeling artist based in Maryville, Tennessee. I design, model, rig, and animate props and characters for short films and student projects, with a focus on clean topology and efficient workflow. I've obtained a B.S. in Animation at Middle Tennessee State University and enjoy leading teams, organizing files, and documenting processes to keep projects on track. I love bringing stories to life through thoughtful design and collaborative production.

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Hi, I’m Ashten Royse. I’m a 3D animator and modeling artist based in Maryville, Tennessee. I design, model, rig, and animate props and characters for short films and student projects, with a focus on clean topology and efficient workflow.

I’ve obtained a B.S. in Animation at Middle Tennessee State University and enjoy leading teams, organizing files, and documenting processes to keep projects on track. I love bringing stories to life through thoughtful design and collaborative production.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Project Supervisor/Animator at Middle Tennessee State University
May 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Designed, modeled, rigged, and animated characters as part of the capstone film created for the purpose of fulfilling degree requirements for Middle Tennessee State University. Led the team as the central file organizer to keep the team on task for completion of the project.
Scene Director/Animator at MT Imagine Studio
December 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Directed a team of skilled animators and 3D artists to create a scene using BiFrost for the collective project All One from MT Imagine Studio. Tasked with simulating fluid physics and character animation.
Math Tutor at Middle Tennessee State University
May 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Specialized in tutoring statistics to struggling students at Middle Tennessee State University. Provided an accommodating environment for those with leaning disabilities. Worked with several math tutors from diverse backgrounds to find teachable solutions to students problems.
Animator at Bubbles Short Film / International Student Media Arts Festival
December 31, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Designed, modeled, rigged, and animated props and character assets for the 3D animated short film 'Bubbles' shown at the International Student Media Arts Festival 2024.
Project Supervisor/Animator at Middle Tennessee State University
May 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Designed, modeled, rigged, and animated characters as part of the capstone film; led the team as central file organizer and informant to keep the team on task for completion of the project.
Scene Director/Animator at MT Imagine Studio
December 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Directed a team of animators and 3D artists to create a scene using BiFrost for the project 'All One'; tasked with simulating fluid physics and character animation.
Math Tutor at Middle Tennessee State University
April 30, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Specialized in tutoring statistics; provided an accommodating environment for those with leaning disabilities; collaborated with tutors to find teachable solutions for students.

Education

B.S. at Middle Tennessee State University
August 23, 2021 - May 3, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education