Rory Nagler

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

2D Animator (Contract) at Shelley Whitman Associates
December 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated with a virtual team of animators and background artists to create a 2D animated advertisement.
Capstone Animation - Street Magic Project at UW-Stout, Street Magic Project (Capstone Animation)
September 1, 2023 - May 2, 2024
Collaborated with a cross-functional team of four people to write, develop, and utilize both 2D and 3D animation to create an animated short. Used Toon Boom Harmony, Maya, and After Effects to create dynamic scenes. Illustrated character turnarounds and created viable reference models for team members.
Character Designer at UW-Stout Capstone Animation
September 1, 2023 - October 2, 2024
Collaborated with animators to create two character designs for an animated short, conceptualizing using shape language, color theory, and exaggeration. Illustrated boards in Photoshop for character turnarounds, expressions, and head rotations.
Commercial Concept Artist at UW-Stout Life Sparkers Commercial Concept Project
April 2, 2023 - May 2, 2023
Utilized Photoshop and After Effects to compose and animate a commercial for a product of my own conception. Planned out the commercial in beats to showcase features, ensuring the beats match the music.
Animation Intern at IFLS Library System
October 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Communicated online with a company member to conceptually storyboard and create 2D animated ads for social media. Used Adobe Animate and After Effects, combining animation and motion graphics to create attention-grabbing content. Collaborated with an audio specialist to record voice actors and sound effects.
Cook at Culver's (Roseville, MN)
May 1, 2021 - Present
Cooked food and provided customer service as part of a fast-paced kitchen team.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and Digital Media at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services