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Hi, I’m Sophia Mendez, a Visual Development Artist and Animator pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Science with a focus on Computer Animation and Visual Development at Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL. I enjoy shaping characters, stories, and environments and collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life through 2D/3D animation, design, and lighting. I blend traditional drawing with digital tools like Maya, Blender, ZBrush, and After Effects to build expressive characters and immersive environments. I’m excited to contribute to creative projects and continue growing as an artist.…Hi, I’m Sophia Mendez, a Visual Development Artist and Animator pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Science with a focus on Computer Animation and Visual Development at Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL. I enjoy shaping characters, stories, and environments and collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life through 2D/3D animation, design, and lighting. I blend traditional drawing with digital tools like Maya, Blender, ZBrush, and After Effects to build expressive characters and immersive environments. I’m excited to contribute to creative projects and continue growing as an artist.

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Hi, I’m Sophia Mendez, a Visual Development Artist and Animator pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Science with a focus on Computer Animation and Visual Development at Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL. I enjoy shaping characters, stories, and environments and collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life through 2D/3D animation, design, and lighting. I blend traditional drawing with digital tools like Maya, Blender, ZBrush, and After Effects to build expressive characters and immersive environments. I’m excited to contribute to creative projects and continue growing as an artist.…Hi, I’m Sophia Mendez, a Visual Development Artist and Animator pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Science with a focus on Computer Animation and Visual Development at Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL. I enjoy shaping characters, stories, and environments and collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life through 2D/3D animation, design, and lighting. I blend traditional drawing with digital tools like Maya, Blender, ZBrush, and After Effects to build expressive characters and immersive environments. I’m excited to contribute to creative projects and continue growing as an artist.

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Hi, I’m Sophia Mendez, a Visual Development Artist and Animator pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Science with a focus on Computer Animation and Visual Development at Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL. I enjoy shaping characters, stories, and environments and collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life through 2D/3D animation, design, and lighting.

I blend traditional drawing with digital tools like Maya, Blender, ZBrush, and After Effects to build expressive characters and immersive environments. I’m excited to contribute to creative projects and continue growing as an artist.

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Work Experience

Visual Development Artist at Full Sail University

September 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Explored multiple styles of shape language and design; illustrated three versions of the same character and expression sheet; designed turnaround sheets for characters; referenced pattern references and color to complete final rendered designs; used real-life photo references to study lighting, texture, and style; created multi-character scenes and lit scenes for rendering.

Event Staff at Broward County Breast Awareness Charity

April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021

Maintained organization at the food and beverage table; answered questions and provided insight on event goals; organized giveaway booths and prizes; helped set up the event with other volunteers.

Temporary Customer Service Caller at Nations Benefits

January 2, 2026 - Present

Maintained meaningful conversations and small talk to ease situations and minimize customer frustration; answered questions and provided alternatives to problems; problem solving and ensured clients received the information they needed.